Construction Materials Testing/Inspection Project Manager

Job Description

 

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 currently looking for a Project Manager experienced with Construction Materials, Engineering, and Testing (CoMET) for our Charlotte, NC office.   

 

Kleinfelder offers:

• Opportunity for both personal and professional growth and development alongside an enthusiastic and talented team of professionals;
• Collaborative, team-based work environment;
• Competitive compensation package;
• Benefits, including: medical, dental, vision, & life insurance; HSA & FSA; and 401K;
• Certification, training, and professional development;
• Employee referral bonuses;
• Career advancement opportunities with one of the largest and most respected firms in the industry.

 

We're looking for a CoMET project manager with proven client service focus and technical leadership abilities to join us in meeting the needs of our diverse client base on projects throughout North Carolina.  The successful candidate will be a detail-oriented individual with a background in construction materials testing, special inspection, construction management, or other construction-related, engineering services.  This role's primary function is to ensure Kleinfelder exceeds client expectations through frequent client communication, mentoring and managing Kleinfelder's local CoMET services team, planning and executing technical work, monitoring, and controlling project budgets, and working to expand our client base.  This role offers a dynamic work environment, the opportunity to work on multiple high-profile projects and be part of an industry leading company.

 

Position responsibilities include:

• Lead project and service delivery teams;
• Mentor and manage operational staff (field and laboratory personnel).
• Communicate with clients, staff, and supervisors to successfully and profitably deliver high-quality construction materials testing and inspection services on a consistent basis.
• Coordinate 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.
• Target and achieve results-based goals, set challenging goals, prioritize tasks, overcome obstacles, accept accountability, set team standards and responsibilities, and provide leadership/motivation.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance for staff.
• Sell Kleinfelder's services to new and existing clients aligned with Kleinfelder's business plan.

 

Consideration for this position requires the following minimum competencies or experience:

• 5 years of experience in materials testing, special inspection, construction management, and/or other construction-related engineering service.
• 1 year of project management experience, including responsibility for direct client interaction, as well as the ability to plan, organize, execute, and direct various size projects.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member, maintain composure, and work effectively in a high-pressure environment with changing priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and ability to pass drug test.
• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or construction-related field.
• Able to use a company provided laptop or tablet computer and a working knowledge of MS Office programs (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• A good work ethic, attention to detail, and high level of personal integrity.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

 

In addition to the above required competencies and experience, hiring preference will be given to those candidates with the following certifications or experience:

 

• Candidates with applicable construction inspection and testing certifications