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Kleinfelder’s multidisciplinary abandoned mines team supports projects from early concept and funding strategy through investigation, permitting, design, procurement, construction, and long-term performance. We are seeking a collaborative leader who can combine client service, technical judgment, project delivery, and team development to create lasting value for public-sector, mining industry and nonprofit clients.\nStep into Your New Role\nKleinfelder is seeking a Program Manager to support and help grow our Abandoned Mines Program (AMP). This remote position will lead abandoned mine land (AML) reclamation and abandoned mine drainage (AMD) projects across Pennsylvania, Ohio, and the broader Mid-Atlantic/Appalachian region. Candidates located in or near the bituminous coal region of Pennsylvania or Ohio are preferred to support effective client engagement, field coordination, and regional travel.\nThe Candidate will plan, lead, and deliver multidisciplinary projects while serving as a primary client contact, strengthening program execution in coordination with the AMP Engineering Manager and Project Development Manager, mentoring staff, and advancing strategic growth.\nKey Responsibilities\nStrategic Leadership\nDevelop and execute program and project strategies aligned with client needs, funding priorities, regulatory requirements, and Kleinfelder’s growth objectives.\nIdentify, qualify, and pursue new opportunities; support capture planning, proposal development, interviews, and scope and fee negotiations.\nHelp build a sustainable project backlog and prioritize the clients, pursuits, and assignments that best support the Abandoned Mines Program.\nProject Execution\nLead AML and AMD projects from concept through investigation, permitting, design, bid package development, construction administration, closeout, and post-construction support.\nEstablish and manage scope, schedule, budget, staffing, subconsultants, and deliverables; proactively communicate status, changes, and decisions.\nDrive safe, efficient, profitable, and high-quality delivery while meeting contractual requirements and client expectations.\nClient & Stakeholder Relationships\nServe as a primary point of contact for public-sector and nonprofit clients and coordinate with regulators, funding partners, landowners, communities, contractors, and other stakeholders.\nBuild and maintain trusted regional relationships and represent Kleinfelder in technical meetings, public forums, conferences, and industry organizations.\nTranslate technical and regulatory issues into clear recommendations for clients and project stakeholders.\nTechnical Oversight\nGuide multidisciplinary teams that may include mining, civil, geotechnical, water resources, environmental, ecological, permitting, survey, and construction professionals.\nProvide technical direction for watershed assessments, mine drainage investigations and treatment, hazard mitigation, reclamation design, stream restoration, subsidence, slope stabilization, and related construction support.\nApply sound professional judgment, lessons learned, and practical constructability considerations throughout project development and delivery.\nRisk, Quality & Compliance\nIdentify project, contractual, technical, permitting, stakeholder, safety, and delivery risks; establish and monitor practical mitigation measures.\nEnsure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements and client-specific commitments.\nMaintain Kleinfelder’s quality expectations by implementing project-specific QA/QC planning, independent review, documentation, and corrective action.\nPeople & Program Development\nMentor project managers and technical staff, delegate effectively, provide clear feedback, and promote accountability and professional development.\nCoordinate staffing and resources across offices and disciplines to assemble high-performing project teams.\nContribute to a collaborative program culture focused on technical excellence, responsiveness, safety, and community outcomes.\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree in engineering, geology, environmental science, natural resources, or a related field. An advanced degree is a plus.\nTypically 15+ years of relevant experience delivering mine reclamation, mine drainage, mining, water resources, environmental restoration, civil/site, or closely related projects, including progressive project management responsibility.\nDemonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary projects and teams with accountability for scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and client communication.\nWorking knowledge of AML reclamation and/or AMD assessment and treatment, including the project lifecycle from planning and permitting through design and construction.\nExperience supporting public-sector or nonprofit clients, competitive procurements, grant-funded programs, and stakeholder-intensive projects is strongly preferred.\nEstablished or developing relationships with regional clients, agencies, partners, and contractors in Pennsylvania, Ohio, or the Appalachian mining region are preferred.\nExcellent written, verbal, facilitation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with a professional approach appropriate for representing Kleinfelder in client and public settings.\nAbility and willingness to travel to client meetings, project sites, field investigations, and construction activities across the region as project needs require.\nValid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.\nPreferred Credentials & Experience\nProfessional Engineer (PE), Professional Geologist (PG), Project Management Professional (PMP), or other relevant professional credentials are preferred but relevant experience will be considered.\nExperience with Pennsylvania and/or Ohio abandoned mine programs, applicable permitting pathways, and regional funding mechanisms.\nExperience with AML hazard reclamation, passive or active AMD treatment, mine pool or discharge investigations, stream and wetland restoration, subsidence mitigation, slope/slide stabilization, and construction administration.\nExperience preparing technical scopes, fee estimates, schedules, proposals, bid documents, contract documents, and change management documentation.\nDemonstrated success developing client relationships, winning work, and growing teams or service lines.\nWhat Success Looks Like\nProjects are delivered safely, predictably, and in alignment with client goals.\nRisks and changes are identified early and managed transparently.\nClients view Kleinfelder as a trusted partner for complex abandoned mine challenges.\nProject managers and technical staff receive clear direction, support, and opportunities to grow.\nThe Abandoned Mines Program develops a strong, diverse backlog and creates measurable benefits for land, water, ecosystems, and communities.\nMove Forward with Kleinfelder: Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, 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 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose - together, we deliver.\nProgress with an Employer that Values You\nKleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, 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:\n\nBenefits: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.\n\nCareer 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.\n\nEqual Opportunity: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)\nNOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES\nPlease note that Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, 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, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. 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