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Founded in 1919, Kennedy Jenks (KJ) has a long-standing commitment to innovation and sustainability in engineering and environmental consulting. We focus on green infrastructure, energy reduction, and water reuse projects, emphasizing client service and tailored solutions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Development: Identify new clients and projects, collaborate with team to pursue opportunities.
2. Client Expansion: Leverage existing relationships and project portfolio to grow service offerings.
3. Leadership: Build and lead teams to deliver exceptional client service.
4. Project Management: Manage projects from planning through construction, ensuring quality.
5. Brand Development: Enhance personal and company brand, identify new opportunities.
6. Strategic Planning: Contribute to strategic planning using marketing insights and client relationships.
7. Staff Development: Hire and develop staff for team success.
8. Proposal Oversight: Lead project positioning, proposal development, and client interviews.
9. Project Development: Oversee scope, schedules, fees, staffing, and coordination.
10. Travel: Travel to client sites and Kennedy Jenks offices as needed.
11. Project Contribution: Manage projects or serve as team member to meet delivery goals.

Qualifications

• Local Market Expertise: Strong knowledge of water, wastewater, pipeline, stormwater, and environmental consulting.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Experience in business development, negotiation, and client management.
• Team Building: Ability to foster collaboration and inclusive leadership.
• Communication Skills: Excellent writing, research, and verbal skills.
• Experience: Minimum 15 years relevant experience.
• Education: BS or MS in Civil, Chemical, Environmental, or related engineering; PE license required or immediate ability; Design-Build and DBIA certification a plus.
• Travel: Willingness to travel to client sites and offices.

Work Flexibility

Hybrid model of home and office work to support work-life balance.

Compensation

Salary range: $150,000 - $220,000, based on experience and location.

Benefits

Comprehensive package including health insurance, 401k, bonuses, tuition reimbursement, professional support, PTO, and holidays.

As an employee-owned firm, Kennedy Jenks values a positive work/life environment and offers competitive pay and full benefits.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industry: Civil Engineering

Kennedy Jenks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination.