Water/Wastewater Project Manager — Hybrid in CA

Kennedy Jenks; Pasadena (CA); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Bonus programs

Tuition reimbursement

Employee ownership

Registration support

Travel assistance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

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

In this role, you will guide multidisciplinary teams, strengthen partnerships, and deliver practical solutions that support long-term water reliability. You’ll work on pipelines, treatment facilities, tanks, and pumps with a hybrid home-office schedule and two days per week in the office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• 8+ years in water/wastewater projects with 2+ years in PM.
• PE license in CA required or able to obtain within 6 months.
• 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 development of engineering deliverables: plans, specs, cost estimates, reports.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, teams, and stakeholders to resolve questions.
• Work with multidisciplinary in-house teams across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and IC.
• Monitor financials, milestones, risks, and resource needs; adjust as needed.
• Lead client communications, meetings, and presentations to strengthen relationships.
• Support business development: assist with proposals, scopes, budgets, interviews.
• Mentor junior staff and participate in hiring and growth activities.

Skills

Client-centered leadership

Collaborative approach

Sound judgment

Growth mindset

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

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

In this role, you will guide multidisciplinary teams, strengthen partnerships, and deliver practical solutions that support long-term water reliability. You’ll work on pipelines, treatment facilities, tanks, and pumps with a hybrid home-office schedule and two days per week in the office.