Area Manager

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!

Do you have a passion for managing budgets, meeting deadlines, and exceeding client expectations? Our delivery management professionals are involved in project delivery from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closeout. Each phase requires strong attention to detail while communicating with internal and external stakeholders. Do you have a proven track record in managing goals and objectives? Consider joining our team and work with peers who have vast industry knowledge and experience solving complex problems. 

We are seeking an Area Manager to lead our Mountain Area business.

Kleinfelder’s Mountain Area business unit consists of approximately 150 professionals operating primarily in Colorado and Utah.  Our team offers a wide range of services including engineering design, geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and construction observation/materials testing.  We currently work for a broad range of clients in the private and public sector.

The successful candidate will provide overall leadership to ensure the Area meets its projected goals for growth and profitability.  They will collaborate with local leadership in the Area and across the Company to develop a business plan to position the firm to grow and compete successfully in the respective marketplaces.  This leadership position will be accountable for delivering exceptional client service, continually strengthening the business unit and providing a challenging and rewarding environment for employees.    

Key responsibilities include:

Meets or exceeds Area plan objectives for safety, sales, revenue, cash and profitability.

Develops and leads excellence in the following areas:

Business Development

• Leads development and implementation of strategic sales plan to position the Area for above-average growth.
• Possesses local market knowledge and ensures we are taking advantage of available opportunities
• Identifies and attracts new clients and opportunities to Kleinfelder
• Develops and maintains relationships with key clients and teaming partners in the Area
• Coaches seller/doers to make smart decisions related to go/no go decision, level of effort for business development activity, and approaches to client engagement
• Performs costing for and/or provides guidance related to win themes and value propositions for all significant proposal efforts in the Area 

Planning & Operations

• Develops annual business plan to continuously improve utilization, sales, and profit metrics
• Ensures client satisfaction
• Drives exceptional business and project management practices
• Drives the quality of the work product through collaboration with technical leadership in the Area and across the Company
• Ensure the safety of employees through effective execution of Company safety practices including personal involvement in stewardship
• Leverages the company systems, processes, corporate personnel and other resources to create efficiency and business discipline 

Talent Acquisition and Management

• Actively works to recruit, hire and retain high performers
• Provides a safe, challenging and rewarding environment for employees 
• Creates and implements succession plans for key leadership roles in the Area
• Ensures that the office is implementing the Diversity, Equality, and Inclusivity program
• Invests time and resources into building the capabilities of team members 

Inspirational Leadership

• Communicates the future (vision) effectively to employees
• Inspires the team by connecting each of them to the objectives of the Area and/or Company
• Builds trust and loyalty by ensuring that each employee is getting advocacy, clear purpose and opportunities to grow
• Creates individual and shared accountability for results
• Communicates effectively throughout the entire business unit and with peers across the Company 

Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science or related field required. Master’s/MBA degree or equivalent preferred.
• Professional registration preferred  

Experience

• A minimum of ten years’ experience in an engineering consulting firm or related professional service business
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations in their local market,
• A minimum of five years of managing a P&L for a business

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

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. 

Colorado: The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.  Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary range: $104,042 - $173,638.  We will be accepting applications through 07/02/2026 (90 days from posting date).  

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.