Project Manager - Water/ Wastewater

With a strong, diverse, and exciting backlog of municipal engineering assignments, RK&K is looking for self-motivated and highly collaborative Project Managers. to lead a variety of municipal water/wastewater infrastructure projects involving feasibility studies, engineering design, preparation of construction documents, and construction management. As a Project Manager in our Water/Wastewater group, you will have an opportunity to deliver complex and rewarding projects while marketing municipal clients in the Hampton Roads and Mid-Atlantic regions from our practice in Newport News and Virginia Beach. Essential FunctionsDevelop project deliverables including coordination of engineering disciplines in a highly collaborative team environmentSolve complex problems, providing technical evaluation, and evaluate costs and benefits of alternative solutions for water/wastewater clientsMentor and develop less experienced/junior engineering professionals, establishing growth opportunities and building project delivery teams Manage a variety of existing and potential water/wastewater facility projectsManage and deliver world class results on municipal project such as conveyance, sewage collection, stormwater management, water rehabilitation projects and much more Negotiate and mange project scopes of work, schedules and budgets for water/wastewater projectsRoutinely utilize internal systems for project management, quality control, and quality assuranceInterface with clients, state and federal agencies and subconsultants to pursue, win and execute water/wastewater projectsIdentify and create project opportunities by networking with potential clients, including public and private utilities and related agenciesSupport office and firm leadership in marketing and pursuit of new work leads focusing primarily on water/wastewater municipal clients Required Skills and ExperienceBachelors degree in civil or environmental engineering or related engineering field Minimum eight years of relevant experience in consulting engineering in the municipal Water/Wastewater industry, with a progression of responsibility including project delivery and business developmentExisting municipal/private engineering client relationships and/or the ability to develop and nurture such relationships Motivated to find creative solutions to civil engineering problemsProficiency in communicating technical informationEffective verbal and written communication skillsProficiency in Microsoft Excel and WordPreferred Skills and ExperienceAdvanced degree in civil or environmental engineering or related fieldProject Management Professional CertificationProfessional Engineering (P.E.) registration Proficiency in AutoCAD, BIMOther DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. What We OfferRK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth. We also offer attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:Paid time offHybrid work (home and office) Tuition reimbursementHealth, dental, vision, life, and disability insurancesMatching 401(k) planPaid HolidaysMuch, much more!Why RK&K? As a full-service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities in which we live and work. What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for over 100 years. To its clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes, and outcomes that are designed for success. RK&K has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward.Design your career at RK&K, Apply Today!

Created: 2026-03-16