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Senior Water/Wastewater Treatment and Facilities Project Manager/Engineer

K Friese + Associates
Houston, TX, United States
Full-time

K Friese + Associates (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.

THE OPPORTUNITY

KFA is looking for an experienced Project Manager with 10 or more years of experience in planning, design, and project management on municipal water and wastewater treatment and facilities projects to work from any of our Texas offices located in Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and Round Rock.

Recent and ongoing projects include planning, evaluation and design of water and wastewater treatment plant expansions and process improvements, pump stations, and lift stations.

Primary responsibilities for this position include :

  • Leading multidisciplinary teams in the preparation of technical reports, plans, and specifications for various water treatment, wastewater treatment, and pump station projects.
  • Preparing facility assessment and design reports, design calculations, process and / or hydraulic modeling, selecting and sizing equipment, preparing design documents and construction documents, supporting construction phase services both in the office and in the field.
  • Project management including task, budget, and schedule management, as well as client interaction.
  • Mentoring junior and technical staff.

Requirements :

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
  • Texas PE license or the ability to obtain a Texas PE license within 12 months of hire
  • More than 10 years of experience in municipal water and wastewater facilities design with emphasis on process evaluation, design, and construction of municipal water and wastewater treatment plants.
  • More than three 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
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to convey engineering information concisely to technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred Qualifications :

  • Experience with BioWin, Sumo and / or GPS-X process models
  • Experience supporting proposal preparation and participating in interviews

ABOUT US

KFA is a rapidly growing civil engineering consulting firm that focuses exclusively on serving public sector clients in Texas.

With offices in Austin, Round Rock, Houston, and San Antonio, we provide opportunities in the fields of water, wastewater, drainage, transportation, and planning.

Our team is driven by challenging and sophisticated work that helps them stretch and expand their capabilities.

At KFA, we foster an environment that cultivates teamwork, collaborative thought, and high-quality, client-centered solutions.

Our professionals are dedicated to our client's vision and understanding their real challenges through a partnership.

What else sets us apart?

  • We focus solely on serving public sector clients to efficiently deliver high quality solutions.
  • We seek challenging projects, for which we routinely provide significant value.
  • We actively foster an environment of teamwork, collaboration, and innovation, while staying connected in today's semi-virtual environment.

At KFA we are focused on giving back to the community - not only through our work, but also by supporting local charitable organizations throughout the year.

We are also the proud recipients of several awards and recognitions that illustrate our commitment to our clients, community, and our profession, including :

  • 2023 Engineering Excellence Award, Water / Wastewater Category Silver Medal Winner ACEC Texas
  • 2022 Public Works Project of the Year Award, Emergency Repair Category APWA Texas Chapter
  • 2020 Engineering Excellence Award, Water Resources Category Silver Medal Winner ACEC Texas
  • 2018 Women-Owned Business of the Year Award North San Antonio Chamber, Small Business Leaders Award
  • 2017 Employer of the Year Award Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS), Heart of Texas Chapter

THE BENEFITS

Lochner provides a comprehensive 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

KFA also offer additional perks including alternative work week schedules and possible work from home 1 to 2 days a week.

Additional Information

Effective January 1, 2024 , Background Checks and Other Disclosures notices will apply to all KFA jobs and job postings as follows :

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 a background check. 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 background check.

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