Construction Materials Testing Project Manager
About The Position
Kleinfelder's Construction Services team is looking for a Project Manager to join their Construction Materials Engineering and Testing team in their San Jose, CA office. This role involves providing professional services for construction materials testing projects, performing accurate computations, reviewing laboratory test reports, and reviewing daily observation reports and materials testing data sheets. The Project Manager will collaborate with staff and clients to deliver complex programs/projects, assist with proposal and fee estimate preparation, and manage the planning and execution of technical work. This role also includes assisting with monitoring and controlling project budgets, performing additional tasks as directed by a supervisor, and ensuring project deadlines are met through proper scheduling, coordination, and organization of resources. Establishing and maintaining client relationships through excellent communication, professionalism, and a client service focus is also a key aspect of this position.
Requirements
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in materials testing, special inspection, construction management, and/or other construction-related engineering services
- A minimum of 2 years of demonstrated project management experience including budgeting, scheduling, resource planning, client coordination and subcontractor management
- 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
- 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
Nice To Haves
- ACI, ICC, Caltrans, AASHTO, and/or NICET certifications
- Previous field and/or laboratory experience
- Knowledge of multiple types of construction
- Project management certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional), CCM (Certified Construction Manager), or equivalent construction/project management credentials
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
- Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification
- Professional Engineer License
Responsibilities
- Providing professional services for construction materials testing projects
- Performing accurate computations and reviewing laboratory test reports
- Reviewing daily observation reports and materials testing data sheets
- Collaborating with staff, and actively working with clients to deliver complex programs/projects
- Assisting with preparation of proposals and fee estimates
- Planning and execution of technical work
- Assisting with monitoring and controlling project budgets
- Performing additional various tasks at the discretion of the supervisor
- Ensuring project deadlines are met by providing proper scheduling, coordination, and organization of available resources
- Establishing and maintaining relationships through excellent communication, professionalism, and having a client service focus
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- 401(k) plan
- paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
