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Kennedy Jenks | Posted Feb 16

Full-time

Austin

Negotiable

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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.

KJ is seeking an Asset Management professional to join our Management Consulting Team with the primary responsibility of leading projects and programs in Texas. This role offers an exciting opportunity to focus on business growth, project delivery leadership, and mentorship of staff.

KJ’s Management Consulting Team is a diverse group centered on the objective of helping our clients develop effective workflow processes to capture high-quality data used to make informed decisions. We employ effective utility management and asset management practices to achieve these goals.

If you possess strong project management skills, technical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to driving success and innovation, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

• Asset Management Consulting:
  • Support the development and implementation of asset management plans and programs. This includes conducting asset inventories, calculating life-cycle costs, setting service levels, prioritizing repair & replacement projects, and executing long-term financial planning. Your goal would be to ensure efficient utilization, maintenance, and sustainability of organizational assets.
  • Support efforts in business development, including client interaction, collaboration with marketing staff, proposal preparation, and participation in interview teams.
  • Support the development of effective utility management studies (EUM), including gap analysis, strategy development, and execution support.
  • Provide advisory services related to the selection, implementation, and long-term use of computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS software).
  • Apply reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) and reliability-centered design (RCD) principles in the formation of maintenance strategies.
  • Supervise and support junior staff in their development.
  • Travel as needed for client meetings, project site visits, conference attendance, etc.
• Project Management:
  • Perform project management activities, including preparing and negotiating professional services contracts, managing the quality and financial performance of projects, coordinating with subconsultants, and identifying and resolving budget and schedule issues.
  • Build, supervise, and mentor project teams and foster a collaborative and productive work environment.

• B.S. in Engineering, Geography, Management Information Systems, Environmental Science, or similar
• 10+ years of combined experience in consulting with municipal utilities or working at a municipal utility.
• Strong technical knowledge of the water/wastewater industry.
• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent client service and interact positively with clients.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment with strong communication skills.
• Certification in one or more of the following: Professional Engineer (PE), Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE), Institute of Asset Management Certification (IAM).

Kennedy Jenks supports a healthy work-life balance and utilizes a hybrid model of home and office work, with a minimum of two days per week in the office . This approach empowers our people to thrive, collaborate, and achieve their full potential.

Benefits Summary: Kennedy Jenks offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401k, bonus opportunities, tuition reimbursement, professional registration support, a competitive PTO and holiday plan, and other benefits and programs.

Kennedy Jenks is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.