Construction Materials Testing Project Manager

Kleinfelder Inc•Norfolk, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Kleinfelder's Construction Services team is looking for a Construction Inspection Coordinator to join their Construction Materials Engineering and Testing team in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. This role involves providing professional services for construction materials testing projects, performing computations, reviewing reports and data sheets, collaborating with staff and clients, assisting with proposals and fee estimates, planning and executing technical work, monitoring project budgets, and ensuring project deadlines are met. The position also requires establishing and maintaining client relationships through excellent communication and professionalism.

Requirements

A minimum of 7 years of experience in materials testing and/or inspection of highway construction.
Shall meet all the requirements of the TS II-C / Construction Inspector B.
Shall posses comprehensive knowledge of: Roadway, structure and bridge construction/maintenance/repair/rehabilitation methods, materials, standards and specifications.
Shall posses comprehensive knowledge of: VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications, Road and Bridge Standards, Construction Manual, and Inspector Manual.
Shall posses comprehensive knowledge of: State and federal environmental, safety, and Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and regulations
Shall be proficient with the following skills: Provide technical supervision and leadership to other inspectors.
Shall be proficient with the following skills: Preparing for and conducting project related meetings.
Shall be proficient with the following skills: Apply mathematical formulas and field management principles to determine major field adjustments.
Shall be proficient with the following skills: Prepare correspondence that communicates effectively with agency and contractor personnel and the general public.
Shall be required to have and maintain the same certifications as the Construction Inspector B.
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

Soil and Aggregate Compaction - (VDOT or NICET LEVEL II)
Asphalt Field Level I & II
VDOT Hydraulic Cement Concrete Field
VDOT or ACI Concrete Field Level I, or WACEL Concrete I, or NICET LEVEL II
Pavement Marking
VDOT Slurry Surfacing
VDOT Surface Treatment
VDOT Flagger Certification
VDOT Certification for Erosion and Sediment Control Inspection
Virginia DEQ Nuclear Gauge Safety Training
Nuclear Regulatory Commission Recognized Provided Stormwater Management (Inspector) Certification (Obtained prior to installation of stormwater items)
Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control
VDOT Approved Provider 10 Hour OSHA Safety Training
OSHA GRIT (Guardrail Certification) - VDOT
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
Provide technical supervision and leadership to other inspectors.
Preparing for and conducting project related meetings.
Apply mathematical formulas and field management principles to determine major field adjustments.
Prepare correspondence that communicates effectively with agency and contractor personnel and the general public.