CMT Project Manager

Kleinfelder•San Jose, CA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Kleinfelder's Construction Services team is looking for a Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Project Manager to join their Team in the San Jose, CA office. This role is responsible for managing all phases of project execution, including project organization, subcontractor management, scheduling, financial management, health and safety stewardship, and reporting. The position involves leading and participating in technical, cost, and scheduling decisions for interdisciplinary teams, overseeing pursuits, designating resources, defining client needs, and managing engineering resources within budget. The role also requires building relationships, communicating effectively with internal and external teams, developing comprehensive project scopes, timelines, and budgets, conducting site analysis, risk assessments, and regulatory reviews, and ensuring compliance with building codes and safety regulations. The use of platforms like Autodesk Construction Cloud and BIM is encouraged for progress tracking and visualization.

Requirements

10+ years of related experience
4+ years project management experience and knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
1 - 2 years supervisory/management experience
Degree in Construction Management or similar
Certifications or registrations as mandated by profession.
Must complete the project manager qualification card as part of PMQS.
For new hires being brought into a PM position, the PM will be given Provisional status with up to one year to complete PMQS.
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.

Responsibilities

Manage all phases of project execution including project organization, subcontractor management, scheduling, financial management, health and safety stewardship, and reporting
Lead and participate in technical, cost, and scheduling decisions for interdisciplinary teams ensuring company quality standards and driving customer value
Oversee pursuits, designate the appropriate resources to projects, define client needs, address client concerns, and manage engineering resources within budget.
Build relationships on technical and client service teams and within client organizations
Communicate effectively with internal and external teams of clients and stakeholders
Develop comprehensive project scope (w/owner), timeline, and budget reviews before starting.
Conduct site analysis, risk assessments, and regulatory reviews.
Communicate with clients (imperative), architects, engineers, and government agencies early.
Identify cost-saving alternatives without compromising quality with monitoring expenses to avoid overruns.
Identify key tasks that impact project completion and allow flexibility for unexpected delays.
Ensure compliance with building codes and safety regulations and update owner accordingly.
Use platforms like Autodesk Construction Cloud to help track progress with owner.
Maintain records of contracts, change orders, and compliance documents.
When possible, use BIM (Building Information Modeling) to improve project visualization and reduce errors.