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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.\nStep into Your New Role\nKleinfelder, 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.\nWe're 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 role's primary function is to ensure Kleinfelder exceeds client expectations through frequent client communication and leading Kleinfelder's 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.\nPosition Responsibilities:\nCombine exceptional technical delivery with strategic business development to expand our footprint in local markets while supporting national clients with confidence and agility.\nUphold a high standard of professional service rooted in quality, risk management, profitability, client satisfaction, safety, and reliable execution.\nProvide strong technical leadership in construction materials testing and special inspection services, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and excellence across all deliverables.\nInspire, mentor, and guide a team of inspectors and technicians-supporting their growth, sharpening their skills, and elevating overall team performance.\nTake charge of every phase of project delivery-from kickoff to closeout-across a dynamic mix of commercial, industrial, government, energy, and institutional projects.\nCommunicate with clients, staff, and supervisors to successfully and profitably deliver construction services on a consistent basis.\nPrepare cost estimates, quantity take-offs, and technical proposals.\nLead pursuit teams and prepare Statements of Qualifications.\nLead project and service delivery teams.\nMaintain a client base.\nCoordinate work to assure projects/contracts are properly managed thereby assuring budgets and schedules are met and work product meets both client's needs and Kleinfelder's standards.\nProvide technical leadership and guidance for staff. \nPosition Requirements:\n15+ years of experience in materials testing, special inspection, construction management, and/or other construction-related engineering services.\n10+ years of project management experience, including responsibility for direct client interaction, as well as the ability to plan, organize, execute, and direct various size projects.\nAbility to work independently and as a team member, maintaining composure and working effectively in a high-pressure environment with changing priorities.\nMust have excellent interpersonal, presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.\nValid driver's license with a clean driving record and ability to pass a drug test.\nAble to use a company provided laptop or tablet computer and a working knowledge of MS Office programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).\nA good work ethic, attention to detail, and high level of personal integrity.\nAuthorization to work in the United States. \nIn addition to the above position requirements, hiring preference will be given to those candidates with the following:\nBachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a construction related field.\nProfessional Engineering (PE) license in the State of California.\nProject Management Professional certification.\nApplicable 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.\nMove Forward with Kleinfelder\nKleinfelder 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.\nProgress with an Employer that Values You\nKleinfelder 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:\nBenefits: Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.\nThe 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: $150,000 - $175,000 annually\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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules).\nThe expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the California Pay Scale Disclosure Law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience (as detailed above).\nNOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES\nPlease 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. 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