Senior Project Manager - Water​/Wastewater

Job Description

Posted Friday, February 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM

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 Senior Project Manager to join our growing Colorado team. We are looking for someone who is as passionate as we are about the well‑being of our communities and who can inspire those around them. This role offers an exciting opportunity to focus on project delivery, leadership, and mentorship and development of engineering staff. It is important that this candidate has past involvement in managing and executing large water/ wastewater infrastructure projects.

• 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, and preparing proposals.
• Lead 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.

• BS or MS in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical or Environmental Engineering or related field
• 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

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 for this position is expected to be between $140,000 and $175,000, depending on education, experience, qualifications, licensure/certifications, and geographic location. This position is eligible for performance and incentive compensation.

Benefits

Summary:

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.

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.