Northern California Construction Leader (Water/Wastewater)

Founded in 1919, KJ has always looked to the future. With a talented team of professionals and a culture of continuous improvement, we deliver exceptional engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management services, with a focus on innovation and sustainability. Using advanced analytics, technology, and tools, KJ improves designs, reduces risk, and finds better ways to deliver projects from planning through construction. KJ is at the forefront of developing sustainable solutions for clients, including green infrastructure design, strategies to reduce energy use and environmental impacts, award-winning water reuse projects, and efficient construction management practices that ensure quality, safety, and on-time delivery. We are known for our dedication to industry-leading client service and tailored solutions.

Kennedy Jenks is seeking a Construction Management (CM) North Bay Area Team Lead to expand our Construction Management practice in a high-demand infrastructure market.

This role builds established client relationships, proven delivery teams, and a strong pipeline of water, wastewater, stormwater, pipeline, and related infrastructure work.

The right leader will strengthen market presence throughout the California Bay Area and Sacramento, win new work, mentor staff, and guide the next phase of growth with the support of a national, employee-owned firm.

As a Construction Management Team Lead, you'll combine business development, client leadership, team development, and project oversight to grow a regional practice.

• Drive market growth: Identify, pursue, and win new Construction Management opportunities with municipal and private sector clients.
• Expand client relationships: Use local relationships, market knowledge, and industry involvement to strengthen KJ's presence.
• Build and lead teams: Mentor staff, support hiring strategy, and scale resources to meet project demand.
• Lead pursuits and delivery: Manage key projects while guiding pursuit strategy, proposal development, and client engagement.
• Guide project performance: Oversee scope, schedule, staffing, financial performance, risk, and client satisfaction.

• Market ownership: Shape client strategy, team expansion, and long-term growth in a priority market.
• Strong foundation: Build from existing relationships, trusted delivery teams, and active infrastructure opportunities.
• Broader influence: Help guide hiring, pursuit strategy, delivery approach, and practice direction.

• Growth mindset: Energy for opening doors and turning market momentum into sustainable practice growth.
• Client credibility: Relationship-building skills with the ability to earn trust, represent KJ externally, and guide strategic conversations.
• Seller-doer leadership: Comfort balancing business development, project leadership, mentoring, and operational decision-making.
• Collaborative influence: Ability to align internal teams, regional partners, and technical contributors around shared goals.
• Practical judgment: Sound decision-making in complex construction, client, staffing, and pursuit environments.

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 10+ years of relevant Construction Management experience, including business development, project delivery, and team leadership.
• Technical background: Experience with water, wastewater, stormwater, pipeline, or related infrastructure projects.
• Licensure: PE license in California required.
• Preferred experience: Familiarity with alternative delivery methods such as GCCM, PDB, or DB.

This role requires full-time presence on project sites and in the office as needed. KJ offers relocation support if needed.

Salary Range for this position is anticipated to be $185,000 to $275,000, and may vary based on education, experience, qualifications, licensure/certifications, and geographic location.

Benefits summary: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; a health savings account; a 401(k); bonus programs; tuition reimbursement; employee ownership opportunity; professional registration support; business travel assistance; competitive paid time off and holidays; an employee assistance program; and additional programs that support your wellbeing and professional growth.

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