Kimley-Horn
A multidisciplinary engineering and planning firm offering innovative solutions in various sectors.
Project Manager - Water/Wastewater
Lead and grow water/wastewater utility projects and practice in Chattanooga.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The manager will lead and grow multi‑discipline teams delivering water and wastewater treatment, pumping systems, and large‑diameter conveyance projects, while fostering an entrepreneurial vision for practice growth. Key leadership duties include operating with integrity, setting strategic goals, maintaining positive client relationships, communicating openly with partners and staff, and mentoring team members to transition work and achieve profitable project outcomes. • Manage multi‑discipline water and wastewater projects and programs • Lead practice team growth with an entrepreneurial vision • Build and maintain positive client relationships • Mentor staff, transition work to qualified personnel, and ensure profitable project delivery • Established contacts with local municipalities, counties, and water agencies
Key Responsibilities
- ▸project management
- ▸water treatment
- ▸wastewater treatment
- ▸pumping systems
- ▸client relations
- ▸team mentoring
What You Bring
Candidates must have at least eight years of civil engineering utility water project experience, a Professional Engineer license, strong client contacts with municipalities and agencies, proven business development ability, and excellent communication, technical, and leadership skills. • Communicate openly with partners and internal teams • 8+ years civil engineering utility water project experience • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license • Proven business development and ability to win new work • Strong communication, technical, and leadership skills • Ability to solve client problems and manage resources positively
Requirements
- ▸8+ years
- ▸civil engineering
- ▸utility water
- ▸pe license
- ▸business development
- ▸leadership
Benefits
The compensation package includes a 2‑to‑1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation with profit sharing, comprehensive health benefits, flexible time off, financial wellness programs, professional development support, and family‑friendly resources. • 2‑to‑1 company match up to 4% of compensation plus profit sharing • Low‑cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options • Flexible time off, floating holidays, and half‑day Fridays • Student loan matching, performance‑based bonuses, and financial wellness programs • Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training • New parent leave, family‑building benefits, and childcare resources
Work Environment
Hybrid