Project Manager - Water Resources Engineer

Kleinfelder Inc • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!
Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder’s Design team is looking for you! From bridge and structural engineering to civil, electrical, mechanical, and process engineering, Kleinfelder’s collaborative Design Services create synergy across multiple disciplines.
Step into Your New Role
Kleinfelder is seeking a growth-oriented Project Manager with strong technical, organizational and communication skills to complement our Public Works/Water Resources (PW/WR) team. The opportunity to help grow your career and advance in the company is tremendous. As a Project Manager, you will work closely with all levels of management and technical staff in the PW/WR Department, and coordinate with clients, sub-consultants, and other staff. Existing clients include TWDB, TXGLO, TxDOT, and counties and municipalities across Texas. You will be responsible for the successful execution and completion of planning, analysis, and design projects. Location is flexible - Austin, Dallas, Houston or San Antonio. Project types include:
Drainage, stormwater, water supply, and wastewater system design,
Water quality & LID planning and design,
Streambank stabilization, fluvial geomorphology, and sediment transport analyses,
Coastal and watershed-scale master planning,
FEMA LOMR, CLOMR, PMR coordination,
Hydrologic and hydraulic analyses (including unsteady-state and 2D),
Dam analysis and design,
County and municipal ordinance and design manual development, and
Development review/flood plain management for government agencies.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited college or university with a B.S. in Civil Engineering or master’s emphasis in Water Resources or Environmental Engineering.
• Min. 8 years post-graduate experience in water resources / public works.
• Texas PE License or ability to obtain within 6 months from start date.
• You have a working knowledge of engineering software such as ESRI ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, Civil3D, MicroStation, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, StormCAD, InfoWorks ICM, EPA-SWMM.
• You are comfortable working with a team of A-players who are engaged and eager to learn and train others.
• You have leadership skills including communication and collaboration, with the ability to direct technical staff and resolve complex issues.
• You are adaptable in a fast-growing company with ambitious goals!

Responsibilities

• Delegate and supervise project tasks to PW/WR engineers and technicians.
• Coordinate project duties with other engineers, surveyors, technicians, and various staff and sub-consultants.
• Communicate frequently and effectively with clients, senior management, and project team members consistently by providing updates and progress during all phases of projects.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and tasks with multi-disciplined teams.
• Attend company meetings, project meetings, and client meetings regularly.
• Prepare proposals and participate in interviews to secure work for the firm.
• Actively participate and present at public involvement meetings, stakeholder meetings, professional organization workshops, conferences, etc.
• Develop strong relationships with stakeholders and maximize opportunities for business growth.
• Understand and follow the company employee handbook, communication guidelines, and mandated safety policies.
• Perform responsibilities in a conscientious, legal, and ethical manner with strong attention to detail.
• Must keep current in job specialty through continuing education.

Benefits

• Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.
• We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager