Project Manager / Technical Civil and Coastal Leader

Take Your Design Career to the Next Level

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder’s Design team is looking for you! From bridge and structural engineering to civil, electrical, mechanical, and process engineering, Kleinfelder’s collaborative Design Services create synergy across multiple disciplines.

As a Project Manager / Technical Civil and Coastal Leader with experience in the planning, design and construction of community improvement and coastal hardening projects to be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team in our Portland, ME office. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on community improvement and coastal hardening projects and mentor our team of engineers, architects and other professionals. Candidates should have a minimum of 20 plus years’ experience in municipal and coastal projects and a strong desire for learning and sharing knowledge. This candidate will work with a team of professionals with varied planning, engineering and architecture backgrounds who collaborate to deliver a wide range of projects for high-priority clients in New England on dynamic building, site, and infrastructure projects. 

Responsibilities will include: 

• Manage all phases of project execution including project organization, subconsultants management, scheduling, financial management, health and safety stewardship, and reporting. 
• Mentor and engage with staff 
• Lead and participate in technical, cost, and scheduling decisions for interdisciplinary teams ensuring company quality standards and driving client value 
• Oversee projects technically with all aspects of transportation design from conceptual and preliminary engineering to final design 
• Collaborate and manage with architects, structural/bridge, environmental, geotechnical, survey, traffic professionals, and other designers to complete project deliverables 
• Lead and participate in technical, cost, and scheduling decisions for interdisciplinary teams ensuring company quality standards and driving customer value 
• Oversee pursuits, designate the appropriate resources to projects, define client needs, address client concerns, and manage engineering resources within budget 
• Develop market strategies, along with other company leaders, to grow a coastal resiliency practice 

To be successful in this role, you will need:   

• Project experience in leading multi-disciplinary design, permitting and/or construction projects in municipal and coastal settings 
• Management experience highly advantageous 
• Ability to assess and resolve issues and conflicts internally and externally. 
• Follow internal quality control and risk management protocols such as peer reviews 
• Work well managing virtual teams and willingly works with the appropriate resources regardless of location 
• Work with national in-house technical leaders to support the growth in cutting edge innovation, learning, work sharing and resourcing 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or Landscape Architecture 
• 20+ years’ experience in the planning, design and preparation of construction contract documents for municipal and coastal projects 
• A passion to meet client objectives and goals, technical challenges, and mentoring other professionals 
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Landscape Architect (RLA) 
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills  
• Ability to be flexible and work in a fast-paced environment 

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 Australia. Connecting 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.

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 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.