Stormwater Sr PM-Transportation Drainage

OPPORTUNITY

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.

KFA is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Project Manager to lead transformative transportation drainage projects across Texas, with a focus on TxDOT, RMAs, counties, and municipalities. This is a unique opportunity to combine your technical expertise in drainage design with your leadership skills to drive innovation and deliver impactful solutions for clients.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead High-Profile Projects: Oversee all aspects of transportation drainage work—from proposals and scopes of work to H&H analysis, detailed PS&E packages, and final reports—ensuring each phase meets client and regulatory requirements.
• Deliver Results: Manage budgets, schedules, and resources to maintain high-quality, on-time project delivery while cultivating strong client relationships.
• Provide Strategic Guidance: Serve as a trusted advisor to clients such as TxDOT, RMAs, and Texas counties, recommending innovative solutions to address complex drainage challenges.
• Coordinate Seamlessly: Collaborate with prime contractors, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive and efficient project delivery aligned with client objectives.
• Drive Business Development: Support client engagement by preparing and presenting winning proposals, managing contract negotiations, and identifying opportunities for growth.
• Mentor and Inspire: Guide junior engineers, fostering a high-performing, collaborative team culture while advancing their professional development.

Requirements:

• Texas PE license (or ability to obtain within 6 months) and a bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil or environmental engineering.
• At least 10 years of experience delivering transportation drainage projects and preparing PS&E deliverables, including 3 years in project management or task leadership.
• Proficiency with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling tools, as well as experience with PS&E preparation using MicroStation GEOPAK or OpenRoads Designer (ORD).
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and project teams while maintaining strong client relationships.

Preferred Qualifications:

• TxDOT pre-certifications in 10.1.1 (Hydrologic Studies) and 10.2.1 (Basic Hydraulic Design).
• Advanced modeling expertise with tools such as SWMM, InfoWorks ICM, and HEC-RAS 2D.
• Experience with FEMA crossing analysis, drainage impact studies, and TCEQ water quality design.
• Experience with ORD Drainage and Utilities (DU), HEC-HMS, and HEC-RAS.

Why Join KFA?

At KFA, a Lochner Company, you’ll have the opportunity to lead impactful transportation drainage projects that enhance the safety, sustainability, and resilience of Texas infrastructure. As part of our team, you’ll:

• Deliver Meaningful Results: Lead high-profile projects for TxDOT, RMAs, and other public agencies, ensuring that communities benefit from innovative drainage solutions.
• Collaborate with Industry Experts: Work alongside multidisciplinary teams of technical leaders and innovative thinkers in a supportive, growth-oriented environment.
• Shape the Future: Mentor and guide the next generation of engineers, all while elevating your own leadership skills and industry impact.
• Leverage National Resources: Tap into Lochner’s extensive network of tools, resources, and training programs to enhance your technical and managerial expertise.
• Grow Your Career: Advance professionally in a company that values innovation and provides clear pathways for career development.

Join KFA to drive transformative infrastructure projects and grow in a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation.

COMMITMENT

Joining Lochner means gaining access to a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health and financial well-being throughout your career.

Lochner provides an extensive 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

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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 pre-employment screening. 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 pre-employment screening.

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