North Carolina Program Leader

About the role

Kleinfelder is looking for a motivated North Carolina Program Lead to grow our Commercial and Industrial business. With increasing opportunities in the region and a variety of clients, the ideal candidate will join our high achieving, fast-paced team. Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead and inspire a team are valued attributes for this position. The work Kleinfelder executes is multi-disciplinary in nature, but experience in traditional industrial/commercial land development, renewables, utility infrastructure, and/or aggregate mining is especially relevant. This is a hybrid office role and can be based in Charlotte, Raleigh, or Greensboro, NC.

Responsibilities

• Target and generate new opportunities
• Oversee pursuits, designate the appropriate resources to projects, define client needs, address client concerns and suggest solutions to solve project challenges
• Nurture and grow client relationships
• Manage project execution including proposal development, project organization, subcontractor management, scheduling, financial management, health and safety stewardship, and delivery quality
• Lead technical, cost, and scheduling decisions for interdisciplinary teams and drive customer value

Education/Certification

• Preferred: Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or other technical degree
• Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE)

Skills & Experience

• Extensive client contacts and relationships with local architects, developers, land use attorneys, planners, and/or land owners
• Experience in leading multi-disciplinary design, permitting and construction as a consultant
• Ability to effectively communicate positively at all levels of the organization
• Understanding of financial management of projects
• 12+ years of related experience, including 6+ years of project management experience

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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• 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.