Water Resources Project Manager

KCI Technologies, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Water Resources Project Manager to lead innovative engineering projects in stormwater design and compliance. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by managing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring high-quality deliverables for federal, state, and municipal clients. With a strong emphasis on professional development and employee ownership, this position fosters an entrepreneurial spirit and encourages personal growth. Join a collaborative environment that values integrity, diversity, and innovation, and help shape the future of water resource management.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Family-Friendly Benefits

Collaborative Environment

Career Growth Resources

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in water resources and stormwater engineering.
• Professional Engineering License required for the relevant state.

Responsibilities

• Lead water resources and stormwater engineering projects for various clients.
• Manage project elements and ensure high-quality deliverables.

Skills

Water Resources Engineering

Stormwater Design

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

MicroStation

GeoPAK

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

MicroStation

GeoPAK

Job description

Water Resources Project Manager

Job Locations

• US-NC-Raleigh
• US-NC-Charlotte

Overview

KCI is seeking a Professional Engineer with experience in water resources, stormwater design, and stormwater compliance.

Join us as we Rise to the Challenge

At KCI, we're building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We invest in supporting and developing our team, rewarding integrity and commitment. Our employees have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth opportunities, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. We motivate each other to improve ourselves, each other, and the world around us.

About the Company

KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting, and construction firm serving clients nationwide. Recognized as an industry leader, we employ cutting-edge technologies and management practices. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, technical expertise, and strategic planning.

KCI ranks #48 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 design firms in the U.S.

KCI Benefits

We offer competitive compensation, family-friendly benefits, a collaborative environment, and resources to support your career growth. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and persons with disabilities to apply.

Responsibilities & Other

In this role, you will lead water resources and stormwater engineering projects for federal, state, and municipal clients. You will manage projects, mentor junior staff, coordinate project elements, and ensure high-quality deliverables, schedule adherence, client communication, and team development.

The ideal candidate has at least 7 years (preferably 10) of experience with municipal and state stormwater programs, MS4 permits, stormwater design, inspections, monitoring, TMDL planning, and project oversight. Business development and client relationship management experience in the Raleigh or Southeast region, especially with municipal clients and agencies, is preferred. NCDOT experience is a plus.

• Experience leading design teams for roadway and bridge projects using state DOT and AASHTO standards.
• Project management experience, including team growth and development.
• Experience with MicroStation and GeoPAK software is preferred.
• Proposal development, contract management, and billing experience.
• Strong transportation design knowledge.
• Professional Engineering License for the relevant state.
• Ability to develop technical proposals, assemble teams, and foster client relationships.
• Leadership skills with broad transportation knowledge and ability to develop design packages.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams and overseeing project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's preferred.
• 7-12 years of professional experience.
• Professional certification preferred.
• Pre-employment drug screening; background and motor vehicle checks may be required.

Performance Expectations

• Complete annual training and mentor staff.
• Develop client relationships and solicit feedback.
• Ensure compliance with policies, safety, and ISO standards.
• Manage staff work routines and project budgets.
• Maintain project schedules, quality, and scope.
• Prepare reports, proposals, and project documentation.
• Conduct site visits, gather data, and develop preliminary designs.

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KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.