Water/Wastewater Program Manager

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for a Water/Wastewater Program Manager to join our Fort Worth, Texas (TX) office! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

The candidate in this role will provide proactive, detail-oriented, project production and management and work directly with project managers, engineers, clients, and other staff. This position has multiple responsibilities including project-based work and coordination duties including but not limited to:

Developing project schedules in Microsoft Project and subsequently managing the schedule milestones and deliverables in collaboration with the Project Manager.

Preparing subconsultant contracts and managing execution of contracts, as well as schedule coordination.

Coordinating project submittals to various jurisdictional agencies, municipalities, utilities, etc.

Supporting role in permit application preparation, and management of regulatory review schedule through issuance of permit(s).

Project team member coordination.

Updating and monitoring team’s weekly production priorities list (experience with Asana preferred).

Preparing project management plans, monthly project updates, risk registers, invoicing documentation, and regular project update documentation for large production efforts.

Attending client meetings, preparing meeting notes, action item lists, and follow up coordination of client, subconsultants, and internal staff to ensure deliverables are met.

Supporting preparation of proposal, work orders, presentations, letters/correspondence, transmittals, etc.

Compiling and assembling submittals; coordinating large production jobs, printing, and binding

Creating, proofreading, editing, formatting, and finalizing project-related documents and reports

Construction phase support services (receiving/logging/distributing contractor submittals or shop drawings for review, logging review comments, organizing routine progress meetings, preparing meeting agenda/packet/minutes/summaries, contractor coordination, etc.). Experience with eComm Construction information management system, or equal, preferred.

Qualifications

3-5+ years of experience supporting engineering production/project managers

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred but not required

Bachelor's Degree

Interpretation of engineering and architectural plans preferred

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Highly proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Proficient in project tracking software (Asana, Microsoft Project, eComm, etc.)

Strong proofing, formatting, and editing skills

Positive, client-oriented, take-charge attitude

Highly organized and detail-oriented

Capable of managing and balancing multiple tasks/priorities and performing well under deadline pressure

Ability to work well with various types of people and in a team environment

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 17 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.

Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.

Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.

Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.

Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.