Senior Construction Manager Group Manager

Kleinfelder Inc • Taylorsville, UT

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About The Position

Kleinfelder is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to provide construction management leadership for UDOT and other transportation infrastructure projects throughout Utah. Reporting to the CoMET Group Manager, this role leads project delivery, client coordination, contractor interface, team leadership, and construction oversight from preconstruction through project closeout. The position also serves as a seller-doer, supporting client relationships, business development, proposal pursuits, and strategic growth in Utah’s transportation market.

The Senior Construction Manager will mentor staff, develop future construction management leaders, support recruiting and staff development, and help establish best practices for Kleinfelder’s Construction Management and Engineering Testing (CoMET) practice. The role contributes to building a scalable construction management organization serving UDOT and local agency clients throughout the state. Full-time, part-time, or project-based assignments may be available for qualified professionals, including experienced and semi-retired industry professionals.

Project work may include highway and roadway reconstruction, bridge and structural improvements, intersection and corridor improvements, drainage and utility work, transportation safety improvements, active transportation facilities, and municipal and county public works projects. The successful candidate will understand transportation project delivery and effectively coordinate clients, contractors, and project teams.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience; 9–12 years of relevant transportation construction management, inspection, contractor management, or project delivery experience; 6–7 years of project management experience; and 5–6 years of supervisory or management experience. UDOT project experience is strongly preferred. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and be able to travel to project sites throughout Utah.

Following an offer, candidates must satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report, and a comprehensive background check.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering Technology, Project Management, Business Management, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 9–12 years of transportation construction management, construction inspection, contractor management, or project delivery experience.
• 6–7 years of project management experience.
• 5–6 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Experience delivering projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Experience leading project teams and coordinating multiple stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of transportation construction practices, contract administration, and project controls.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, project documentation, and construction operations.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites throughout Utah.
• Strong knowledge of UDOT construction practices, specifications, and project delivery requirements.
• Leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills.
• Ability to build trust and maintain working relationships with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Conflict resolution and negotiation abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.
• Experience with scheduling, project controls, and document management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Ability to develop and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Seller-doer mindset and experience supporting business development, proposal pursuits, and market growth initiatives.
• Mentoring, coaching, and team-building capabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing or supporting UDOT transportation projects is strongly preferred.
• Passion for developing staff and growing a high-performing construction management organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction management efforts on transportation and public infrastructure projects.
• Represent Kleinfelder to UDOT, local agencies, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and overall delivery.
• Coordinate inspectors, document control staff, project support personnel, and subconsultants.
• Facilitate project meetings and maintain communication among stakeholders.
• Monitor contractor performance and contract compliance.
• Review project schedules and support schedule management.
• Oversee project documentation, contract administration, pay estimates, and reporting.
• Monitor project risks and support issue resolution.
• Support project closeout and final acceptance.
• Maintain client relationships and support client satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain relationships with UDOT personnel, local agencies, contractors, consultants, and teaming partners.
• Identify and support additional-services opportunities, contract expansions, and future project pursuits.
• Support proposals, Statements of Qualifications, interviews, and client presentations.
• Participate in client meetings, industry organizations, transportation conferences, and networking events.
• Collaborate with operations and business development leadership on growth strategies in Utah’s transportation market.
• Support annual client engagement, account management, and business development initiatives.
• Represent Kleinfelder in Utah’s transportation community.
• Mentor inspectors, project managers, document control personnel, and emerging construction management professionals.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, training, and professional development of staff.
• Support workforce planning and succession planning.
• Assist in developing and implementing construction management standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Promote safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with leadership to expand Kleinfelder’s Utah CoMET practice.
• Build organizational capabilities that support long-term growth and successful project delivery.
• Support staffing, resource planning, and operational development.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid holidays
• Reimbursement for continuing education and many training and certification expenses
• Internal Mentoring Program and career development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior