Power Market Program Manager

Take Your Career to the Next Level  

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Then a career at Kleinfelder is for you! From Accounting & Finance, Human Resources, Marketing & Communications, and Information Technology to Legal and Health & Safety, our employees are part of the Kleinfelder ecosystem – supporting the projects that improve the communities we work and live in.  

Step into Your New Role

As a Power Market Program Manager, you will play a vital role in expanding regional opportunities in the Energy market, leading both the engagement with clients and the delivery of our services in the SoCal/West region footprint. Our projects will center on infrastructure improvements for major Utility clients. This position is available in any of our southern California offices (Los Angeles, Riverside, Laguna Hills, San Diego).

Responsibilities:

• Drive all phases of project execution, encompassing organization, risk mitigation, subcontractor management, scheduling, financial oversight, safety leadership, and comprehensive reporting.
• Cultivate and expand client relationships and contracts for intricate, multi-disciplinary Electric and Gas Utility projects.
• Champion staff development through effective leadership, mentorship, and the support of professional career aspirations.  
• Directly oversee business development efforts, strategically assigning resources, defining client needs, addressing concerns proactively, and managing engineering resources within budget.
• Lead and contribute to technical cost, and scheduling decisions for interdisciplinary teams, ensuring adherence to company quality standards and maximizing customer value.
• Collaborate on design and construction management programs, actively seeking continuous improvement in process development and execution.
• Establish strong relationships with internal technical and client service teams, as well as within client organizations.
• Ensure clear and impactful communication across all internal and external project teams, clients, and stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in civil, mechanical, environmental, chemical engineering, or related field.
• 9-10+ years of progressive leadership and professional experience with an engineering or utility firm.
• 5-6 years of project and client management experience in the Energy market with knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
• Proven track record of developing relationships with clients and growing programs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and a proven talent at business development.
• Client service management skills and proposal preparation experience.
• Strong team building and communications skills.
• Effective team leadership and collaboration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Aptitude for supervising, training, developing, and mentoring junior staff.

Move 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.  

Progress with an Employer that Values You 

Kleinfelder, 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:  

Benefits: 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.  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: $131,000-$218,000. 

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, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, 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, 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. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.