Construction Materials Engineering and Testing (CMT) Senior Project Manager

Take Your Construction Career to the Next Level!

Kleinfelder a Forbes Top Employer for Engineers in North America is committed to a people-first culture technical excellence and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!

Are you ready to be challenged make a difference and experience professional growth in your career Kleinfelders Construction Services team is looking for you! From construction management and observation/inspection services to laboratory testing and materials and forensic engineering our Construction Services market helps to develop and maintain Americas infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 accredited laboratories.

Step into Your New Role

Kleinfelder a long-standing industry leader in Southern California seeks a Senior Project Manager experienced with Construction Materials Engineering and Testing to join our Southern California team.

Were looking for a project management professional with a client service focus and technical leadership abilities to join us in meeting the needs of our diverse client base on projects throughout Southern California and the surrounding areas. The successful candidate will be a detail-oriented individual with a strong background in construction materials testing special inspection construction management and/or construction related engineering services. This roles primary function is to ensure Kleinfelder exceeds client expectations through frequent client communication and leading Kleinfelders service delivery team planning and execution of technical work and monitoring and controlling project budgets to deliver services while working to expand our client base. This role offers a dynamic work environment the opportunity to work on multiple high-profile projects and to be part of an industry leading company.

Position Responsibilities:

• Combine exceptional technical delivery with strategic business development to expand our footprint in local markets while supporting national clients with confidence and agility.
• Uphold a high standard of professional service rooted in quality risk management profitability client satisfaction safety and reliable execution.
• Provide strong technical leadership in construction materials testing and special inspection services ensuring accuracy compliance and excellence across all deliverables.
• Inspire mentor and guide a team of inspectors and technicianssupporting their growth sharpening their skills and elevating overall team performance.
• Take charge of every phase of project deliveryfrom kickoff to closeoutacross a dynamic mix of commercial industrial government energy and institutional projects.

• Communicate with clients staff and supervisors to successfully and profitably deliver construction services on a consistent basis.
• Prepare cost estimates quantity take-offs and technical proposals.
• Lead pursuit teams and prepare Statements of Qualifications.
• Lead project and service delivery teams.
• Maintain a client base.
• Coordinate work to assure projects/contracts are properly managed thereby assuring budgets and schedules are met and work product meets both clients needs and Kleinfelders standards.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance for staff.
  

Position Requirements:

• 15 years of experience in materials testing special inspection construction management and/or other construction-related engineering services.
• 10years of project management experience including responsibility for direct client interaction as well as the ability to plan organize execute and direct various size projects.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member maintaining composure and working effectively in a high-pressure environment with changing priorities.
• Must have excellent interpersonal presentation verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid drivers license with a clean driving record and ability to pass a drug test.
• Able to use a company provided laptop or tablet computer and a working knowledge of MS Office programs (e.g. Word Excel Outlook etc.).
• A good work ethic attention to detail and high level of personal integrity.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

In addition to the above position requirements hiringpreferencewill be given to those candidates with the following:

• Bachelors degree in civil engineering construction management or a construction related field.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license in the State of California.
• Project Management Professional certification.
• Applicable construction inspection and testing experience and certifications from the American Concrete Institute (ACI) International Code Council (ICC) National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) the American Welding Society (AWS) and/or local inspection credentials from governing jurisdictions.

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 throughdiversity 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 experience. Salary Range:$150000 - $175000 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).

The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with theCalifornia Pay Scale Disclosure Law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience (as detailed above).

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.