Kennedy Jenks
Utility Management Consultant
Kennedy Jenks, Virginia Beach, Virginia, us, 23450
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 and environmental consulting services today, with a focus on innovation and sustainability. Using new advanced analytics, technology, and tools, KJ improves designs, reduces risk, and finds better ways to deliver projects. KJ is at the forefront of developing sustainable solutions for clients, including green infrastructure design, strategies to reduce energy use and environmental impacts, and award-winning water reuse projects. We are known for our dedication to industry-leading client service and tailored solutions.
KJ is seeking a dedicated Utility Management Consultant to contribute and expand our management consulting practice. As a Utility Management Consultant, you will play a crucial role in solutioning and driving Utility Management services for our clients across the United States.
Key Responsibilities:Operational & Maintenance Improvement Initiatives: Support the identification and improvement of workflow processes, utility operations, data processing, and other business functions within a utility.Asset Inventory and Performance Monitoring: Review as-built drawings and perform field inspections to develop asset inventories. Develop and perform asset condition and risk assessments. Support the development of reporting tools to illustrate results.Reliability Analysis and Improvement: Participate in the analysis of equipment and systems to identify failure patterns and root causes. Support the development and implementation of strategies to enhance the reliability and performance of utility assets, reducing downtime and maintenance.Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Support the development of data and tools that analyze the performance of water and wastewater systems using key performance indicators (KPIs). Prepare detailed reports on operational efficiency, reliability, and compliance with regulatory standards.Asset Management Plans: Participate in the production of strategic, tactical, and operational asset management plans using industry standard methods and practices.Preventive Maintenance and Predictive Analytics: Support the development of preventive maintenance programs and utilize predictive analytics tools to forecast potential equipment failures. Ensure timely interventions to prevent unexpected breakdowns and optimize asset lifecycle management.Data Management and Analysis: Perform analyses on large utility datasets from systems such as GIS, CMMS, SCADA, Customer Information System, financial information system, and hydraulic modeling datasets.Client Collaboration: Actively engage with clients to explore and identify management consulting opportunities.Requirements:Highly motivated, willingness to learn and innovate, and the desire to grow in your career.Bachelor’s Degree required; MS/MBA preferred.8+ years’ experience in infrastructure asset management, utility management, and/or data management/digital transformation strategies, particularly on water sector projects.Familiarity with data governance control.Support of local and national management consulting projects.Ability to travel up to 25%.Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.Kennedy Jenks supports a healthy work-life balance and utilizes a hybrid model of home and office work to empower our people to thrive and achieve their full potential.Benefits summary:
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.As an employee-owned firm, Kennedy Jenks offers a unique company culture with a corporate commitment to maintaining a positive work/life experience with a flexible hybrid work environment. Kennedy Jenks provides competitive compensation that will vary based upon education, experience, qualifications, skills, licensure/certifications, seniority, and geographic location. We offer a full benefits package.Kennedy Jenks is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.
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KJ is seeking a dedicated Utility Management Consultant to contribute and expand our management consulting practice. As a Utility Management Consultant, you will play a crucial role in solutioning and driving Utility Management services for our clients across the United States.
Key Responsibilities:Operational & Maintenance Improvement Initiatives: Support the identification and improvement of workflow processes, utility operations, data processing, and other business functions within a utility.Asset Inventory and Performance Monitoring: Review as-built drawings and perform field inspections to develop asset inventories. Develop and perform asset condition and risk assessments. Support the development of reporting tools to illustrate results.Reliability Analysis and Improvement: Participate in the analysis of equipment and systems to identify failure patterns and root causes. Support the development and implementation of strategies to enhance the reliability and performance of utility assets, reducing downtime and maintenance.Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Support the development of data and tools that analyze the performance of water and wastewater systems using key performance indicators (KPIs). Prepare detailed reports on operational efficiency, reliability, and compliance with regulatory standards.Asset Management Plans: Participate in the production of strategic, tactical, and operational asset management plans using industry standard methods and practices.Preventive Maintenance and Predictive Analytics: Support the development of preventive maintenance programs and utilize predictive analytics tools to forecast potential equipment failures. Ensure timely interventions to prevent unexpected breakdowns and optimize asset lifecycle management.Data Management and Analysis: Perform analyses on large utility datasets from systems such as GIS, CMMS, SCADA, Customer Information System, financial information system, and hydraulic modeling datasets.Client Collaboration: Actively engage with clients to explore and identify management consulting opportunities.Requirements:Highly motivated, willingness to learn and innovate, and the desire to grow in your career.Bachelor’s Degree required; MS/MBA preferred.8+ years’ experience in infrastructure asset management, utility management, and/or data management/digital transformation strategies, particularly on water sector projects.Familiarity with data governance control.Support of local and national management consulting projects.Ability to travel up to 25%.Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.Kennedy Jenks supports a healthy work-life balance and utilizes a hybrid model of home and office work to empower our people to thrive and achieve their full potential.Benefits summary:
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.As an employee-owned firm, Kennedy Jenks offers a unique company culture with a corporate commitment to maintaining a positive work/life experience with a flexible hybrid work environment. Kennedy Jenks provides competitive compensation that will vary based upon education, experience, qualifications, skills, licensure/certifications, seniority, and geographic location. We offer a full benefits package.Kennedy Jenks is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.
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