Senior Construction Manager (Water/Wastewater)

About the role

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Construction Manager with expertise in heavy civil construction of water and wastewater projects to join our team!

Responsibilities

• Client Interface: Collaborate with clients, oversight representatives, and regulatory agencies for project execution.
• Internal Collaboration: Establish productive relationships with management.
• Communication: Explain water and wastewater design concepts to clients, participate in project scoping activities, proposal presentations, and coordinate with clients to maintain positive relationships.
• Liaison: Maintain communication with clients, consultants, and contractors to facilitate construction activities.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to all client, company, and project policies, procedures, and standards.
• Project Management: Achieve project objectives and performance standards within client policies and procedures.
• Oversight: Provide direction for construction management, contract administration, planning/execution, contractor scheduling review, change order management, cost control, progress payments, and quality assurance.
• Proactive Management: Work with Owners and Contractors to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Cost Evaluation: Review contractor's detailed cost proposals and develop preliminary cost estimates.
• Supervision: Oversee activities of all company and consultant personnel on assigned projects.
• Safety: Implement and ensure adherence to company safety programs and safe work practices.
• On-site Monitoring: Inspect construction activities to verify contractor compliance with specifications, plans, and schedules.
• Reporting: Prepare and submit daily reports on construction activities, including equipment, material, labor usage, work description, progress, and current issues.
• Calculations: Calculate quantities and prepare monthly payment estimates.
• Cordination: Liaise with utilities, state and local agencies, and the public.
• Final Reports: Prepare final reports and as-built drawings.
• Networking: Attend industry networking events.

Requirements

• Minimum 12 years of managing municipal water and/or wastewater infrastructure projects (8 years with a Master’s degree).
• Minimum 12 years of construction management experience, including client interface, planning, execution, project delivery, and staff supervision (8 years with a Master’s degree).

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction, union jurisdiction, labor agreements, and negotiations.
• Understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, and standards.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, supervisory, and planning skills.
• Knowledge of APWA Greenbook standard plans, specifications, procedures, and Construction Manual.
• Knowledge of WAS and AWWA standard specifications, procedures, and details.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Bluebeam Revu.
• Experience in construction inspection of major public works projects, including traffic control, paving, earthwork, grading, drainage, and signing and striping (preferred).

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction, union jurisdiction, labor agreements, and negotiations.
• Understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, and standards.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, supervisory, and planning skills.
• Knowledge of APWA Greenbook standard plans, specifications, procedures, and Construction Manual.
• Knowledge of WAS and AWWA standard specifications, procedures, and details.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Bluebeam Revu.
• Experience in construction inspection of major public works projects, including traffic control, paving, earthwork, grading, drainage, and signing and striping (preferred).

Benefits

At Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, we offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid holidays

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: $181,091 - $226,663.

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.