K Friese Associates, LLC (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 seeking a Project Manager and Engineer with a proven track record to lead project delivery and manage a team of engineers in our expanding drainage practice for the San Antonio market. This role calls for a candidate with a strong technical background in public sector projects and hands-on experience with entities such as the City of San Antonio, Bexar County, and regional authorities. In this dynamic position, the candidate will not only lead project initiatives but also serve as a Group Lead in the Drainage Practice with the responsibility of supervising a team of engineers.
The primary responsibilities for this role include:
Lead project delivery, managing personnel, budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and client interactions.
Enhance our regional presence through business development, crafting compelling proposals, and delivering persuasive client presentations.
Cultivate the professional growth of the team, providing leadership, mentorship, and coaching to junior engineers.
Requirements:
PE License in Texas
Bachelors or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering
10 Years of experience preferred in Municipal Drainage projects including planning, design and construction
Project management and Task Lead experience
Responsible for the supervision, development, and evaluation of engineering support staff.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Experience with HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS
Experience with either MicroStation or Civil 3D
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with advanced modeling software such as SWMM, HEC-RAS 2D, InfoWorks ICM
TCEQ Water quality design experience
GIS experience
Experience with FEMA modeling and mapping
Experience with channel design and stream bank stabilization
Certified Floodplain Manager
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.
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