Water / Wastewater Project Manager - Engineer

2 months ago

Houston, United States Lochner Full time
Job Details

Level
Experienced

Job Location
Houston, TX

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
4 Year Degree

Job Category
Water / Drainage - KFA

Description

K Friese + Associates, LLC (KFA), a Lochner Company, is a leading provider of professional services in water, wastewater, drainage, transportation, and development reviews for public agencies. Our staff includes licensed civil engineers, certified transportation planners, project/construction managers, and construction inspectors.

In May 2023, KFA joined Lochner, a national transportation infrastructure firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, providing planning, environmental, design, construction engineering and inspection, and right-of-way services for surface transportation, rail, transit, and aviation clients. Together, we have more resources and capabilities for delivering innovative solutions and enhancing the quality of life in the communities we serve.

  • Client-Focused: We are collaborative and attentive to the unique needs and goals of each project.
  • Performance-Driven: We are problem solvers dedicated to transforming transportation infrastructure challenges into opportunities for innovation.
  • Community-Minded: We are vested in the work we do as stewards of public funds used to improve the communities we serve.
  • Socially Responsible: We give back to our communities by supporting various charitable organizations and causes.
  • Growth Oriented: We invest in programs to attract, retain, and develop employees so KFA becomes a long-term home for top talent.

KFA is looking for an experienced Civil Engineer and Project Manager with 10 or more years of experience in planning, design, and project management on water and wastewater and municipal infrastructure projects to work from either our Austin or San Antonio Office focusing on managing utility design and municipal water/wastewater projects. Recent and ongoing design projects include design of water and wastewater treatment plants, pipelines, pump stations, lift stations, and water modeling.

Primary responsibilities for this position include:

  • Working with junior staff and assisting in the direction of other technical staff to produce quality designs and plans
  • Performing civil engineering planning and analysis, detailing, and plan set production
  • Project management responsibilities include task, budget, and schedule management, as well as client interaction.

The candidate will also have the opportunity to manage, lead, and develop junior staff while working on a diverse range of public infrastructure projects throughout KFA's Central Texas offices.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
  • Texas PE license or the ability to obtain a Texas PE license within 6 months of hire
  • 10-15 years of experience in municipal infrastructure including water and wastewater pipelines, storage tanks, and pump station project planning, detailed design, and construction administration
  • 3 or more years of experience in project management and client service, including successful budget and schedule controls
  • 3 or more years of experience in managing and mentoring junior staff
  • Ability to work independently at times and as part of a multidisciplinary team at others
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to convey engineering information concisely to technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred Qualifications:

  • The ideal candidate would possess specific experience performing work in a variety of municipalities and has experience giving Council/Board presentations.
  • Successful experience with writing Statements of Qualifications and sales activities

Qualifications

Joining Lochner means gaining access to a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health and financial well-being throughout your career.

Lochner provides an extensive total rewards package that includes:
  • Competitive Premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program
  • Company Paid Disability (includes paid Maternity Leave), and Life Insurance
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical Expenses and/or Dependent Care
  • Paid Family Leave
  • Retirement Plan with Employer Match
  • Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote, when possible)
  • Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health
  • Lochner Cares Non-Profit 501c3
  • Education and Training Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Discounts
  • Paid Time Off for Charitable Acts of Service

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Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stoop, crawl, and lifting. The employee must frequently lift and/or move light equipment up to 20 pounds. Must be alert to equipment in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.

Equal Employer

Lochner is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Lochner provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

All positions at Lochner require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo pre-employment screening. Background checks include SSN/SIN validation, motor vehicle verification, education verification, employment verification, a criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, and drug test. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the pre-employment screening.

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