Construction Management; CM Operations Manager

Construction Management (CM) Operations Manager

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 and environmental consulting services today, with a focus on innovation and sustainability. Using new advanced analytics, technology, and tools, KJ improves designs, reduces risk, and finds better ways to deliver projects. KJ is at the forefront of developing sustainable solutions for clients, including green infrastructure design, strategies to reduce energy use and environmental impacts, and award‑winning water reuse projects.

We are known for our dedication to industry‑leading client service and tailored solutions.

Kennedy Jenks is seeking a dynamic Construction Management (CM) Operations Manager with strong local client relationships, established resume and reputation, team building and leadership capabilities, and business leadership skills to grow our thriving Public and Private sector water and wastewater practice throughout Oregon and South Washington. This senior role is an essential part of our growth as we continue to provide quality solutions to our trusted clients.

You will be part of a dynamic and successful construction management practice that is involved in exciting and meaningful project work throughout our local footprint.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage the marketplace to identify new clients and projects and collaborate with and enhance our established team to pursue and win those opportunities.
• Leverage existing municipal and industry relationships and KJ's local and national project resumes to expand service offerings.
• Utilize relationships, personal resume, and strategic planning skills to pursue and win work.
• Build, lead, and motivate teams to provide construction management services.
• Be responsible for managing projects as a part of a seller‑doer model.
• Coordinate marketing pursuit with local operations and marketing leads.
• Collaborate with and report to National CM Director for strategic hiring and staff development.
• Lead strategic project positioning across your territory including development of key teaming partners, oversight of proposal development, and interview preparation.
• Develop project oversight, including scope, schedule, fee preparation, negotiation, project staffing, and coordination of activities related to construction management.
• Travel to client and project sites for client visits/meetings.
• Participate as an active member in local associations for CM growth.
• Contribute to project delivery goals through managing projects, being a project construction manager, or project team member.

Qualifications:

• Thorough understanding of your local market; established industry relationships, and strong CM knowledge of the water, wastewater, pipeline, stormwater, environmental, and industrial consulting business.
• An entrepreneurial spirit, proven experience with business development, relationship building, negotiation, and client service management delivered with the highest degree of integrity.
• Enthusiasm for team building, staff development, and collaborative inclusive leadership.
• Strong writing, editing, research, and verbal communication skills.
• Minimum ten (10) years of relevant experience.
• BS or MS in Construction Management, Civil, or similar engineering field.
• PE license or CMAA certification is preferred.
• Knowledge of alternative deliveries such as GCCM, PDB, and DB is preferred.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel to clients and KJ offices as needed.

Salary range for this position is anticipated to be $140,000 to $200,000, and may vary based upon education, experience, qualifications, licensure/certifications and geographic location.

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.

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