Water/Wastewater Project Manager (Hybrid)

Kennedy Jenks; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Employee ownership

Registration support

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus programs

401(k)

Job summary

Kennedy Jenks 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.

You’ll support a range of water and wastewater projects, including water transmission pipelines, sanitary sewer collection systems, tanks and reservoirs, pump stations, and water and wastewater

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a similar engineering field.
• Experience: 8+ years in water/wastewater infrastructure projects, including 2+ years in a project management role.
• Technical background: Knowledge of water/wastewater planning, design, construction support, codes, regulations, and quality practices.
• Licensure: PE license in California required, or ability to obtain PE registration within 6 months of hire.
• Travel: Ability to travel to project sites and Kennedy Jenks offices as needed.
• Preferred: Experience with site civil design, technical writing, and AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, design, and construction support, managing scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Oversee development of engineering deliverables, including plans, specifications, cost estimates, technical documents, and reports.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, project teams, and stakeholders to address questions and maintain alignment.
• Work with in-house design teams across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and architectural disciplines, plus sub-consultants.
• Monitor financials, milestones, risks, and resources; adjust as needed.
• Lead client communications, meetings, and presentations to build strong relationships.
• Shape proposals, coordinate with marketing, prepare scopes and budgets, and support interview teams.
• Mentor junior staff and participate in hiring and recruiting.

Skills

Project management

Civil engineering

Water/wastewater

Team leadership

Client communication

Education

Civil/Environmental Eng

PE license/CA eligible

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Kennedy Jenks 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.

You’ll support a range of water and wastewater projects, including water transmission pipelines, sanitary sewer collection systems, tanks and reservoirs, pump stations, and water and wastewater