Water/Wastewater Project Lead - Hybrid (CA)

Kennedy Jenks Consultants; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Kennedy Jenks Consultants is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager in California to lead water and wastewater infrastructure projects in a dynamic consulting environment.

You will guide multidisciplinary teams, strengthen partnerships, and deliver practical solutions that support long‑term water reliability. The role includes managing pipelines, treatment facilities, and pump stations while coordinating with clients to ensure timely, on‑budget delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or similar field
• 8+ years of experience managing water/wastewater infrastructure projects
• 2+ years in project management
• PE license in California or able to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Willingness to travel to project sites and Kennedy Jenks offices

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and construction support while managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and delivery
• Oversee engineering deliverables: plans, specs, cost estimates, technical docs, contract docs, project reports
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, teams, and stakeholders to address questions and resolve issues
• Collaborate with in‑house design teams across disciplines including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and controls
• Monitor project performance: financials, milestones, risks, and resources; adjust as needed
• Lead client communications, meetings, and presentations to strengthen relationships
• Shape proposal strategies, coordinate with marketing, prepare scopes and budgets, support interviews
• Mentor junior staff and participate in hiring and recruitment efforts

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Budget control

Client relations

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Kennedy Jenks Consultants is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager in California to lead water and wastewater infrastructure projects in a dynamic consulting environment.

You will guide multidisciplinary teams, strengthen partnerships, and deliver practical solutions that support long‑term water reliability. The role includes managing pipelines, treatment facilities, and pump stations while coordinating with clients to ensure timely, on‑budget delivery.