Materials Engineering and Testing Services (METS) Representatives / Task Order Manager
Materials Engineering and Testing Services (METS) Representatives / Task Order Manager
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$ 228000 - 260000
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Job Description
Take Your Construction Career to the Next Level!
Are you ready to be challenged make a difference and experience professional growth in your career Kleinfelders Construction Materials Engineering and Testing team is looking for you! From construction management and observation/inspection services to laboratory testing and materials and forensic engineering our Construction Materials Engineering and Testing market helps to develop and maintain Americas infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 60 years in the Construction Materials Engineering industry.
Step into Your New Role
Kleinfelders Construction Materials Engineering and Testing team is seekingan experienced Materials Engineering and Testing Services (METS) Representatives/ Task Order Manager to perform task order management and quality assurance inspection services on transportation-related road and highway improvement projects throughoutSouthern California.
Job Duties
- Work as a team leader in coordination with and under the supervision of the Caltrans Senior Engineer
- Represent Caltrans as the Materials Engineer for a District
- Regularly liaise and develop relationships with Caltrans Construction Contract Managers (e.g. Resident Engineers and Structures Representatives) and their assistants
- Train and coordinate with Caltrans METS inspectors for critical structural items (precast concrete structural steel and coatings)
- Train and coordinate with other Caltrans METS material engineers inspectors laboratory staff scientists and managers including subconsultants
- Coordinate work to ensure projects are properly managed in coordination with the contract manager to ensure task order work product meets both clients needs and Kleinfelders standards
- Manage budgets and lead project and service delivery teams
- Provide administrative and technical leadership and guidance for staff on site at collocated locations
- Assist with recruiting interviewing and leading onboarding staff to the contract team
- Sort through complex issues by seeking input from others to address the root cause of issues.
- Make timely decisions and use consensus when possible to communicate decisions to others
- Create and manage budgets as well as forecasting expenses
- Review shop drawings concrete mix designs test reports and other materials submittals
- Respond to Requests for Information (RFI) regarding materials
- 10-20% travel (local and nationwide)
- Prepare technical reports as necessary
- Support audits of authorized fabricators
- Participate in and lead meetings as appropriate
Qualifications/Skills
- California PE (required)
- 5 years of experience with materials engineering special inspection or construction management and/or other construction-related engineering services
- 5 years of experience working with structural steel precast concrete cast-in-place concrete pavement materials structural design bridge construction and/or pavement construction
- 5 years of task order management level experience including responsibility for direct client interaction as well as the ability to plan organize execute and direct various size projects
- 5 years of supervisory/management experience required managing a team of 5-8 employees setting employee goals monitoring performance providing regular feedback regarding performance mentoring and ensuring employee compliance with company policies.
- NACE certifications or coating experience preferred (on the job training available)
- CWI certification or welding experience preferred (on the job training available)
- ACI and PCI certifications or experience with precast concrete preferred (on the job training available)
- Proficient with Microsoft Suite of programs (Word Excel Office)
- Proficient with BlueBeam Revu
- Have strong verbal communication skills and ability to organize prepare for and facilitate weekly meetings
- Good organizational skills
- Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities deadlines and direction in a dynamic work environment. Understanding of industry Quality Control and Quality Assurance practices
- Familiar with Caltrans specifications
- Comfortable with reading and interpreting plans specifications and applicable codes (e.g. ASTM AWS)
Move Forward with Kleinfelder
Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers scientists and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients transportation water energy and other private infrastructure. As a responsive cross-disciplinary team of bright curious and innovative problem-solvers we are dedicated to doing the right thing every day on every project from over 85 offices in the US Canada and great people to the best work is our purpose together we deliver.
Progress with an Employer that Values You
Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity equity and inclusion comes creativity innovation and unity. We are proud to offer the following:
Benefits: Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including: medical dental vision life insurance 401(k) plan and paid holidays. The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the California Pay Transparency Law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the California Pay Transparency Law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary range: $228000 - $260000 annually.
Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff offering each employee every opportunity to grow develop and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.
Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans (compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules).
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume including those submitted to hiring managers are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
