Collaborative Delivery Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

Founded in 1919 KJ has always looked to the future. With a talented team of professionals and a culture of continuous improvement we deliver exceptional engineering environmental consulting and construction management services with a focus on innovation and sustainability. Using advanced analytics technology and tools KJ improves designs reduces risk and finds better ways to deliver projects from planning through construction. KJ is at the forefront of developing sustainable solutions for clients including green infrastructure design strategies to reduce energy use and environmental impacts award-winning water reuse projects and efficient construction management practices that ensure quality safety and on-time delivery. We are known for our dedication to industry-leading client service and tailored solutions.

Kennedy Jenks is seeking a Collaborative Delivery Project Manager to support water and wastewater infrastructure projects delivered through both traditional and alternative delivery methods. This role is well-suited for a project manager who enjoys working in highly collaborative environments and partnering closely with clients designers and construction teams to deliver complex infrastructure projects.

The Collaborative Delivery Project Manager will support projects delivered through Design-Build and other alternative delivery models as well as traditional delivery approaches. This position emphasizes teamwork coordination and shared ownership of project outcomes while maintaining a strong focus on quality schedule and budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage or support water and wastewater infrastructure projects delivered through collaborative delivery models including Design-Build and other alternative delivery approaches as well as traditional Design-Bid-Build.
• Participate in integrated project teams coordinating closely with owners designers construction partners and subconsultants.
• Support project planning scope development scheduling and cost management across all phases of project delivery.
• Assist with identifying and managing project risks opportunities and constraints in fast-paced team-oriented delivery environments.

Client & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Serve as a key point of contact for clients and delivery partners supporting transparent communication and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in client meetings design workshops and coordination sessions typical of collaborative delivery projects.
• Support proposal development and interviews for collaborative delivery pursuits including Design-Build projects.

Technical & Team Leadership

• Coordinate with technical leads and discipline engineers to ensure design intent constructability and project objectives are aligned.
• Support the development and review of technical deliverables including reports drawings specifications and cost estimates.
• Foster collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and contribute to a positive solutions-oriented project culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Civil Environmental or related engineering discipline
• Experience supporting or managing water and wastewater infrastructure projects
• Familiarity with collaborative delivery alternative delivery or Design-Build project environments
• Professional Engineer PE license
• DBIA certification is preferred
• Strong communication coordination and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in team-based highly collaborative project environments

Work-Life Balance

Kennedy Jenks supports a healthy work-life balance and utilizes a hybrid model of home and office work with a minimum of two days per week in the office. This approach empowers our people to thrive collaborate and achieve their full potential.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is expected to be between $130,000 and $200,000 and may vary based upon education experience qualifications licensure certifications and geographic location.

Performance and Incentive Compensation

This position is eligible for performance and incentive compensation.

Benefits Summary

Kennedy Jenks offers a comprehensive benefits package including 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kennedy Jenks is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion creed sex pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions sexual orientation gender identity national origin age marital status disability citizenship status genetics protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.