Project Manager I

Kleinfelder•Atlanta, GA

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

Kleinfelder is seeking a results-oriented Project Manager to join our growing team in Houston, Texas or Atlanta, Georgia. This role will lead engineering projects for major energy and utility clients, with a focus on technical execution, encroachment/relocation design, constructability, schedule management, high-quality deliverables, and exceptional client service. We value leaders who communicate clearly, build strong client relationships, and provide responsive, service-oriented support. This role centers on managing multi-disciplinary engineering efforts, guiding technical decisions, and delivering utility and pipeline infrastructure projects within active transportation and development corridors. Railroad permitting and agency coordination will be part of project execution. This is a hybrid office role.

Requirements

Experience leading engineering teams through planning, design, technical review, and construction support for energy and infrastructure projects.
Skilled at managing geographically distributed teams, aligning resources, and using remote collaboration tools to meet project objectives.
Understands budgeting, pricing, competitive pursuits, and construction cost considerations for consultant-led projects.
Committed to quality assurance, risk mitigation, peer reviews, and a coordinated partnership between the Project Manager, technical lead, and business development lead to align scope, quality, client expectations, and project performance.
Able to explain engineering concepts, project constraints, and regulatory requirements to clients, agencies, and non-technical stakeholders.
B.S. degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering is preferred; or equivalent experience and education.
6-7 years of related experience, including 3+ years of project management experience and knowledge of applicable laws and regulations required.
Professional Engineer registration is required.

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary client contact, build trusted relationships, and provide responsive communication that supports client satisfaction and long-term partnerships.
Manage multiple concurrent projects from opportunity identification and proposal development through execution in a fast-paced consulting environment.
Lead technical, cost, and schedule decisions across multi-disciplinary teams while maintaining quality standards and client value.
Develop creative, practical solutions to engineering challenges, applying sound judgment and technical expertise.
Manage project delivery, including team coordination, subcontractor management, scheduling, financial tracking, health and safety compliance, and reporting.
Explain technical concepts clearly to internal and external stakeholders to support transparency, responsiveness, and shared understanding.