Industrial Water/Wastewater - Project Manager - Kimley-Horn : Job Details

Overview

Kimley-Horn's Charlotte, North Carolina (CA) office is seeking a Project Manager with 8+ years of experience to join their Industrial Water/Wastewater team! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• In this role, you will support the expansion of our industrial water practice, ensuring successful project execution and the completion of deliverables

• You will also play a key role in growing and developing our Industrial Water presence in your local region and beyond, collaborating globally with other industrial water leaders to provide innovative solutions to our clients

• Lead technical aspects of projects, managing tasks or project across various industrial sectors—including power, food and beverage, manufacturing, and data centers

• Drive excellence in project execution to support the expansion of our industrial water business

• Mentor junior staff and contribute to business growth by supporting client engagement, proposal development, defining scopes of work, and preparing Level of Effort (LOE) estimates

• Conduct project and technical meetings with the client representatives

• Experience mentoring and coaching other engineers

• Strong ability to foster client relationships

• Experience managing deliverables to scope, schedule and budget

• Marketing and business development

• Involvement in professional society organizations, community organization or other leadership roles with volunteer organizations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in chemical, civil, environmental, mechanical engineering, or related field

• At least 8 years of experience with industrial water and wastewater clients

• Experience delivering industrial and municipal planning and design projects

• Demonstrated understanding of process mechanical designs, water and wastewater treatment processes and technologies, master planning and condition assessments experience

• Excellent communication skills, including strong written, verbal, and presentation abilities

• Experience of providing services during construction and WWTP start-up and commissioning experience

• Self-motivated, initiator; demonstrated through professional society involvements or related activities

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.

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Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Kimley-Horn in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Posted Date 21 hours ago (7/31/2025 12:50 PM)

ID 2025-19403

Education Bachelor's Degree

Discipline/Focus Water/Wastewater