Hydraulics and Stream Senior Project Manager (8-20 yrs)

Company Description

At KPFF Consulting Engineers, we are more than just an engineering design firm. For over 60 years, we have dedicated ourselves to innovative, sustainable engineering that shapes the built environment and tackles complex infrastructure challenges. Our team culture emphasizes balance, growth, and well-being, supporting each member’s professional journey with flexibility, generous benefits, and a collaborative approach to work-life integration.

With over 1,400 professionals across 27 offices nationwide, KPFF’s decentralized structure allows each office the flexibility to pursue projects aligned with their regional strengths. Learn more at www.kpff.com.

Job Description

Join the KPFF Lacey team as an experienced, motivated and skilled Project Manager who demonstrates initiative and accountability to successfully coordinate and complete projects. The successful candidate must have at least eight years’ experience in site development, civil engineering, project management, and planning experience.

Our Project Managers are an essential part of our design teams. The ideal candidate will exhibit strong leadership, time management, and communication skills to pursue, develop, and execute projects. In addition to strong technical knowledge, other responsibilities will include research, coordination, permitting, and construction management. This position provides opportunities to work on a variety of fish passage projects for both public agencies and private owners which include:

• WSDOT Stream Design
• Stream Assessments
• Hydrologic & Hydraulic Analysis
• Scour analysis & Scour Countermeasure Design
• Streambed Stability Design
• Large Woody Material Stability Analysis
• Hydraulic Design Reports
• Permit Applications & Permitting Support
• Plans, Technical Specifications & Cost Estimates
• FEMA no-rise analysis and certification

Project Managers are accountable for project coordination, quality control, and ensuring projects are completed effectively to meet client expectations. General project tasks that our Project Managers perform are as follows:

• Write, or review project proposals, or Statements of Qualifications 
• Proven capability to work dynamically and effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Management and / or design of projects.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Competency, accountability, and personal commitment to deliver quality work to our clients, and to mentor design engineers.
• Ability to apply established engineering principles to solve problems and/or overcome obstacles using sound judgement, independent decision making, and prolonged focus.
• Foster strong client relationships by actively listening to client needs, providing clear communication, and delivering customized solutions that align with their objectives
• Focus on client satisfaction, possess high-level communication and interpersonal skills with an interest in training, developing, and supporting staff, and have experience working in a cooperative team environment.
• Primary interface with clients on project coordination and design.
• Responsible to technical content and quality control / assurance of accuracy.
• Establish project fees and schedules.
• Track project budget and timing to ensure fulfillment of contract commitments and profitability.
• Provide construction administration support.
• Communicate with design consultants, municipalities, contractors, and clients.
• Ability to conduct site visits and inspections as necessary to ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree or higher in Civil Engineering.
• P.E. License in Washington State.
• Knowledge of codes, regulations, and standards applicable to the design and construction of fish passage and stream restoration projects in Washington State. 
• Permitting experience with various environmental regulators such as WDFW and USACE.
• Ability to manage multiple active projects concurrently.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and collaborative skills are essential.
• Competency, accountability, and personal commitment to deliver quality work to our clients.

Additional Information

Physical Demands of the Work Environment

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time while working on a computer, reviewing plans, or attending meetings.
• Occasionally, it may be required to lift objects weighing up to 15 lbs.
• Occasionally visiting project locations and performing field inspections which may involve walking, standing, kneeling, or navigating uneven terrain.

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