Senior Construction Manager

Take 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 Role

Kleinfelder is seeking a Senior Construction Manager for a high-impact infrastructure project based in the Stockton area. This is an exciting opportunity to take a lead role on a transformative project that will shape the region’s future.

In this role, the Senior Construction Manager will oversee the quality assurance components of the construction phase. Responsibilities will include ensuring compliance with established quality standards, reviewing design modifications, and managing any necessary adjustments throughout the construction process.

The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders to ensure project success. This position offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact while advancing your career in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures work quality conforms to the contract and code requirements
• Provides quality oversight of fabricators, manufacturers, and suppliers
• Conducts inspections, audits, and reviews. Reports findings to stakeholders
• Documents and reports quality of work throughout the project duration
• Reviews and approves submittals, quality plans, training plans, corrective actions, and test results
• Analyzes nonconformance root cause and issues notification of nonconformance
• Approves quality training and certification of site personnel

Deliverables:

• Comprehensive quality assurance plans
• Inspection results and findings
• Internal and external audit documentation
• Material and laboratory test results
• Submittal and plan reviews
• Root-cause analysis reports
• Corrective and preventative action plans
• Site-specific training plans and certifications records

Required Qualifications: 

• Education and Licensure: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a California Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Have Construction Management and Highway Construction/Infrastructure projects experience, including bridge construction and materials inspection on a large-scale projects.
• Have 10+ years of related experience, 3 - 4 years project related experience and knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations required
• Have a minimum of 2 years coordination/supervisory experience
• Possess excellent communications skills and the ability to identify and communicate - orally and in writing - with a wide range of stakeholders including contractors, DOT personnel, government officials, inspectors, and the public
• Have the ability to identify potential projects/clients, and market our services
• Possess a driver's license and the ability to commute to projects when required
• Possess a working knowledge of the current software programs utilized in the industry

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 110 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.  California: 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: $86,694 - $144,685

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.