Kennedy Jenks · 5 hours ago
Senior Project Manager
Norfolk, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expKennedy Jenks is a well-established engineering and environmental consulting firm founded in 1919, seeking a Senior Project Manager to enhance their water/wastewater practice. The role involves managing project technical work, leading business development efforts, and mentoring junior staff while fostering a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Service IndustryTransportationWaste ManagementWater
Responsibilities
Manage and coordinate project technical work from the planning phase through construction, providing engineering expertise on all aspects of small to large water/wastewater civil infrastructure projects including, but not limited to, water distribution and transmission pipelines, sanitary sewer collection systems, treatment systems, and pump stations
Lead and participate in business development efforts including direct client interaction, coordination with marketing staff, preparing proposals, and participating in interview teams
Conduct project engineering work such as studies, conceptual and preliminary design, final design, bidding, and construction support services
Perform project management activities including preparing and negotiating professional services contracts, managing the quality and financial performance of projects, coordination with subconsultants, and identifying and resolving budget and schedule issues
Be highly communicative and responsive to team members and clients' needs
Work collaboratively with technical teams, incorporating expertise from throughout the company
Have strong writing and communication skills to enable your team to deliver an exceptional work product
Supervise, mentor and help train junior technical staff
Qualification
Required
BS or MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field
Professional Engineer (PE) license
15+ years of relevant experience
Strong technical knowledge of the water/wastewater industry
Demonstrated ability to provide excellent client service and interact positively with clients
Experience with business development and sales
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and disability insurance
401k
Bonus opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Professional registration support
A competitive PTO and holiday plan
And other benefits and programs
Company
Kennedy Jenks
For over 100 years, Kennedy Jenks has provided engineering and scientific solutions for innovative water and environmental projects.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Keith London
President/CEO
John Pilkington
CFO
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