Water / Wastewater Treatment Project Manager

Kleinfelder seeks a Water/Wastewater Treatment Project Manager for their Water Technologies Area, preferably near Ohio offices but flexible for remote work. The role involves managing multi-discipline teams for industrial and commercial water projects, including design and construction. Candidates should have 10+ years of relevant experience, a B.S. in engineering, and a professional engineering license. The position emphasizes collaboration, client interaction, and technical leadership in water/wastewater projects.
Job Description






Kleinfelder has a great opportunity for a Water / Wastewater Treatment Project Manager or Senior Process Engineer for our Kleinfelder Water Technologies Area. Although the candidate will be close to our Ohio Offices (Toledo, McClure, Hilliard and Defiance) is preferred, we are very flexible with remote work arrangements. Flexibility is required for heavy travel to the office or client sites, as needed. The ideal candidate will thrive as a vital part of a resourceful and collaborative water practice team, working across projects, markets, and offices. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to grow into a technical leadership or senior project manager role.





This position will mainly serve as project manager, design / treatment consultant, and client contact for projects in our Industrial and Commercial Water and Wastewater Division. You will lead and manage a multi-discipline team for projects that include industrial water and drinking water treatment systems, wastewater treatment, water reuse, system integration, permitting, and client specific projects. In addition, you will expand your professional network via collaboration with peers in water practices and further develop your career on both technical and business development fronts by leveraging our diverse portfolio of public/private water/wastewater work and clients across multiple geographies. Our water practice is a highly integrated group of professionals performing high quality of work for diverse clients by providing services including community/regulatory engagement, planning, design, and construction.





The role will include working in our team-oriented environment, primarily providing public and private sector clients with professional engineering services for water/wastewater infrastructure projects, including studies, design, and construction administration.





Specific expectations will include:



Strong experience with the design and construction of water and wastewater treatment facilities.
Leading technical efforts for planning, studies, budgeting, technical management, coordination of multi-discipline engineering efforts, quality assurance, subcontract management and contract administration.
Supervising staff, and subcontractors to successfully deliver technical projects and build/mentor staff in the group.
Ability to effectively communicate water and wastewater design concepts to clients, participating in project scoping activities and proposal presentations, and coordinating with clients to ensure an ongoing positive relationship; and
Establishing strong, productive internal collaborative relationships with senior management. 




Requirements:



A minimum of ten (10) years of design and construction experience of water/wastewater treatment projects.
B.S. in Civil, Mechanical, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering.
Professional Engineering license with ability to obtain Ohio license within 6 months of start date.
In-depth knowledge of water/wastewater treatment processes and experience coordinating the various engineering disciplines involved in the design of new or upgrade treatment facilities.
A strong work ethic with excellent organizational, communication, computer and technical writing skills.
Strong team building and communications skills.
Solid written and verbal fluency in English.

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.





Anticipated salary range is $103,006 per year to $187,959 per year.





Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. 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.