Chief of Staff to the Chief Operating Officer

Kleinfelder Inc•Los Angeles, CA

12d

About The Position

Take Your Corporate Career to the Next Level 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! Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder’s Corporate Services team is looking for you! From Accounting & Finance, Human Resources, Marketing & Communications, and Information Technology to Legal and Health & Safety, our corporate employees are part of the Kleinfelder ecosystem – supporting the projects that improve the communities we work and live in. Step into Your New Role Executive Administrative Specialist/ Chief of Staff to the Chief Operating Officer The Chief of Staff (CoS) to the COO serves as the primary execution partner, responsible for driving COO-sponsored initiatives, managing enterprise programs, and ensuring operational alignment and accountability across the firm. This role combines executive support, enterprise program leadership, and organizational enablement, ensuring that strategic priorities are translated into action. The CoS is accountable for execution velocity, cross-functional coordination, and disciplined follow-through. This role is execution-focused, program-driven, and relationship-heavy, with selective administrative responsibility focused on executive effectiveness.

Requirements

Associates degree or equivalent from a 2-year college or technical school
8-10 years of proven, related experience
Superior communications skills and in-depth knowledge of company products and operations
Knowledge of financial and CRM computer systems
Building and Supporting Teams
Shows enthusiasm toward being a member of the team
Actively participates in team meetings and activities
Leverages the skills and interests of coworkers to achieve goals and solve problems
Supports team decisions
Delivering High Quality Work
Critically reviews work processes to ensure quality
Addresses problems that could impact quality
Makes sure project deliverables and services meet all requirements and expectations
Does not make the same mistake twice
Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions
Bases decisions on a systematic review of relevant facts and information
Avoids making assumptions or rushing to judgment
Provides clear rationale for decisions
Managing Resources
Accurately estimates resources and time required to complete projects
Identifies and secures resources needed to complete tasks and initiatives
Makes efficient use of resources
Supporting Organizational Goals
Actively supports organizational goals and values
Demonstrates enthusiasm toward the company's goals and mission
Aligns actions around organizational goals
Health & Safety (9a)
Demonstrates commitment to using LPS and other Health and Safety tools to identify and correct hazards, at-risk behavior, and near-losses