Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Kimley-Horn; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health coverage

Time off and flexible scheduling

Student loan matching

Tuition reimbursement

Family-friendly benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a dynamic Practice Builder to lead our Water/Wastewater and Utilities practice, expanding multi-discipline projects and programs on water treatment, pumping, and large diameter conveyance. You will win work, manage projects profitably, and mentor the next generation.

The successful candidate will bring 8+ years in civil engineering, a P.E. license, and strong client relationships with municipalities and authorities, plus a proven ability to grow the practice

Qualifications

• 8+ years of civil engineering, design, and management of utility water projects experience.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and technical skills.
• Strong business development skills and ability to win work.

Responsibilities

• Manage, lead, and expand practice teams for multi-discipline water/wastewater projects and large diameter conveyance.
• Provide vision, strategy, and growth plans for the local water/resource practice.
• Lead client relationships with municipalities and authorities and ensure profitable project delivery.
• Mentor staff and transition work to qualified personnel, maintaining positive leadership.
• Lead growth with autonomy to steer the business and pursue ownership potential.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Business development

Client relationships

Education

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Job description

Overview

Are you a dynamic and motivated professional looking to expand your career? Kimley-Horn is offering an exceptional opportunity to lead and grow our Water/Wastewater and Utilities practice in Phoenix, AZ. This is your chance to make a significant impact on multi-discipline projects and programs, including water/wastewater treatment, pumping systems, and large diameter conveyance. As a Practice Builder at Kimley-Horn you will serve clients by winning and delivering exceptional work, managing projects profitably, and mentoring the next generation

Responsibilities

• Manage, lead, and expand practice teams for multi-discipline projects and programs of work in the fields of water/wastewater treatment projects, water and wastewater pumping systems, and large diameter conveyance (water distribution and wastewater collection)
• Has an entrepreneurial spirit and create a vision for growth for the local water resource practice and beyond
• Given a great deal of autonomy to lead, direct, and grow their business
• Leadership responsibilities include:
  • Operating with integrity and sound business principals
  • Providing vision, business planning and strategy
  • Establishing goals
  • Building and maintaining positive client relationships
  • Having open communication with your partners and team
  • Growing and leading a Water/Wastewater and Utilities practice
• Our Project Managers/Practice Builders manage their projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, grow and mentor staff, and act as a positive leader and mentor
• The successful candidate will be given a great deal of autonomy to lead, direct, and grow their business
• With success, this individual will enjoy the rewards of an impressive bonus program with the potential to advance to ownership

Qualifications

• 8+ years of civil engineering, design, and management of utility water projects experience
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• Client contacts and relationships with local municipalities, area counties, water management authorities and local, regional, state agencies
• Business development skills and the proven ability to win work
• Excellent communication, leadership, and technical skills
• Strong desire and ability to be engaged with clients solving project problems
• Ability to effectively communicate positively at all levels of the organization
• Ability to manage and mentor staff and direct resources effectively in a positive manner
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects profitably

Benefits

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.