Construction Materials Engineering and Testing (CMT) Senior Project Manager

Kleinfelder

  • Taylorsville, UT
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job DescriptionTake Your Construction Career to the Next Level!Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder’s 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 America’s infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 accredited laboratories.Step into Your New RoleKleinfelder is seeking an experienced and dynamic Construction Materials Engineering and Testing (CMT) Senior Project Manager to support and drive growth in Utah.Do you want to work with a successful team with a growing backlog in support of some of the most important and challenging projects in Utah? Do you thrive in a positive, proactive, and performance-based environment? Kleinfelder is poised to expand our Utah team and is actively seeking the right candidate to support this effort. This position is primarily responsible for project management, business development, supervision of well-trained inspection/testing staff and CMT professionals, collaborating with our professional staff, and actively working with clients to deliver repeat business of complex programs/projects throughout Desert Southwest.The successful applicant will have the ability and desire to build strong client programs and project teams while working collaboratively to fulfill the firm's needs and provide technical support and leadership. Additionally, the successful applicant will have local knowledge of the industry and the demonstrated ability to lead and develop programs.This applicant will engage local staff to execute the Construction Services business plan, provide consistent, high quality, professional Construction Materials Engineering and Testing (CMT) and construction support services in accordance with Kleinfelder guidance principles (mission, vision, values) and commensurate with expectations established for quality, risk management, profitability, client service, safety, and timely delivery.Position Responsibilities:
  • As a practice builder/doer seller, identify and develop new opportunities, prepare effective technical proposals, and take an active role in the development of business with new and existing clients. Develop and expand client relationships that generate repeat business.
  • Through a combination of excellent technical delivery and business development, capitalize on existing client relationships to expand market share in the local markets, while servicing national/global clients, as necessary.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously within scope, schedule, budget and ensure quality is achieved on project deliverables.
  • Provide consistent, professional services in accordance with quality, risk management, profitability, client service, safety, and timely delivery.
  • Provide technical oversight associated with construction materials testing and special inspection services
  • Provide supervision to a team of inspectors and technicians, evaluate, and guide their performance, and assist them in their professional development and growth.
  • Oversee all phases of project delivery including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing a diverse portfolio of commercial, industrial, government, energy, and institutional projects.
  • Ability to travel desired.
Experience:
  • Minimum 10+ years of construction services experience with an emphasis on CMT services, 5+ years of project management experience and knowledge of applicable laws and regulations required. 2+ years supervisory/management experience required.
  • Marketing, proposal writing and fee development experience.
  • Previous experience in materials testing and soils lab supervision or management.
  • Proven project management experience working closely with clients.
  • Excellent communication skills, ability to lead project teams and mentor and develop staff.
  • Knowledge of special inspection requirements, field-testing procedures and laboratory testing procedures required.
  • Knowledge of the Utah market.
  • Active ICC, WAQTC, ACI, PCI, and AISC certifications desired.
Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in the following engineering disciplines: Civil, Geological, Construction, Architectural, or Materials Engineering desired.
Move Forward with KleinfelderKleinfelder 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 Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.Progress with an Employer that Values YouKleinfelder 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.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 AGENCIESPlease note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In 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.

Kleinfelder