Stormwater & Climate Resiliency Project Manager

Take Your Delivery Management Career to the Next Level Do you have a passion for managing budgets, meeting deadlines, and exceeding client expectations? Our delivery management professionals are involved in project delivery from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closeout. Each phase requires strong attention to detail while communicating to internal and external stakeholders. Do you have a proven track record in managing goals and objectives? Consider joining our team and work with peers who have vast industry knowledge and experience solving complex problems.
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Kleinfelder is seeking an experienced Stormwater & Climate Resiliency Project Manager in our Princeton, NJ office to deliver stormwater, green infrastructure, and other climate and coastal resiliency projects, contributing to the rapid growth of this service line. This position will lead the delivery of adaptation planning and resilient design tasks/projects for a wide array of clients and the ideal candidate will thrive as a vital part of a resourceful and collaborative water team and climate resilience practice group for Kleinfelder's East Division . Candidates are required to have significant engineering and design subject matter expertise with respect to green infrastructure, stormwater management and climate change adaptation. Remote or hybrid working is an option, however, this role is also intended to provide critical leadership and mentoring to our team of professionals, and opportunities for in-office engagement are preferred . Our cross-disciplinary solutions depend upon robust engagement of practitioners across a variety of areas of expertise; it is this appreciation of big-picture vision in a context of practical project execution that allows us to arrive at "right solutions." The role is intended to be interdisciplinary and assignments may be generated through any of our many practice areas, including Water and Climate Change Resiliency.
Kleinfelder's Water Team takes a collaborative approach to project delivery, business development, and operational success that includes opportunity for professional development and career growth. Based out of Princeton, NJ, the Water Team currently provides public and private sector clients with professional engineering services for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. As part of the Team you will have the opportunity to develop technical expertise and grow into technical leadership and/or project and client account management. There will also be opportunity to support a diverse range of water resources services which may include studies, planning, design, construction, and occasional project driven field work.
Kleinfelder's Climate Change Resiliency Practice Group helps clients understand and manage their risks from increased flooding, heat, and other climate hazards. With over 50 climate resiliency projects completed or underway, our team is an experienced industry leader. Clients have used our robust analyses and practical solutions to build consensus, secure funding, and rapidly move to implementation. Our technical innovation, effective communication, and on-the-ground results have earned us a strong reputation in this emerging field.
Responsibilities: Serve as project manager, lead engineer, and/or lead stormwater technical liaison with client on project efforts, including capital projects, new construction, retrofit and flood hardening projects for public and private sector entities. Perform hydrology/hydraulic analysis for the design and construction of stormwater drainage and climate change adaptation or resiliency projects
Lead drainage design efforts, including, but not limited to the design of storm drains, pipe networks, storm sewers, culverts, green stormwater infrastructure and other detention/water quality facilities. Stormwater design responsibilities include preparing agency-required documentation such as Water Quality Technical Reports, SWPPPs, erosion control and/or stormwater management plans and permitting documents. Familiarity with New Jersey's Stormwater and Inland Flood Protection Rules, and Soil Erosion Control Regulations Perform design and oversee preparation of plans and details using AutoCAD/ Microstation, and/or Civil-3D. Development of specifications, technical report writing, quantities, cost estimating, and engineering support of construction.
Coordinate with professionals in Kleinfelder's East Division Climate Resilience Practice Group, including waterfront and coastal hazard experts on projects related to sea level rise, storm surge, coastal erosion, and the use of flood hardening measures (e.g., seawall, bulkheads, revetments, deployable flood barriers) and coastal nature-based solutions (e.g., living shorelines, dune and wetland restoration)
Project Management responsibilities for this position include: effectively managing project/task schedules, resources, and budgets, including internal and external teams and subconsultants; drawing upon expertise from multiple disciplines, including planning, natural and social sciences, engineering, and architecture, to solve technical problems; maintaining regular and constructive communication with clients and project team members; coordinating efforts of assigned design team to ensure completeness and accuracy of design effort; and mentoring junior staff in the proper planning and execution of project tasks.
Participation in the preparation of proposals and project interviews, and carry out quality reviews of deliverables produced by others (as directed).
Contribution to the visibility of Kleinfelder staff, clients, and projects through participation in professional organizations and external events.   Requirements: 8+ years of professional experience in civil engineering experience with an emphasis in drainage and/or stormwater design Demonstrated knowledge of with respect to green infrastructure, watershed planning, stormwater management and/or climate change adaptation, and experience applying it in projects. Professional registration (see below on Certifications) Experience leading tasks/projects. Excellent written, visual, and oral communication skills. Experience developing/reviewing proposals. Dedication to client service, technical rigor, and high quality. High emotional intelligence. Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field is required. Master's degree is a plus.
Certifications : Professional Engineering licensure (in any U.S. state) is required. P.E. licensure in New Jersey and/or New York (or ability to obtain reciprocity within 1 year) is a plus. Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification is a plus.
Move Forward with Kleinfelder  
Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients' transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 85 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia.?Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose - together, we deliver.  
Progress with an Employer that Values You  
Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through   diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:  
Benefits:  Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package,  including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.  
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.  
Equal Opportunity:  Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules) 
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