Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Construction Services team is looking for you! From construction management and observation/inspection services to laboratory testing and materials and forensic engineering, our Construction Services market helps to develop and maintain America's infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 accredited laboratories.

Step into Your New Role

We're looking for a Construction Materials Engineering and Testing (CoMET) Project Manager II with proven client service focus and technical leadership abilities to join us in meeting the needs of our diverse client base on projects in Tulsa, OK and surrounding areas. The successful candidate will be a detail-oriented individual with a background in construction materials testing, special inspection, construction management, or other construction-related, engineering services. This role's primary function is to ensure Kleinfelder exceeds client expectations through frequent client communication, mentoring and managing Kleinfelder's local CoMET services team, planning and executing technical work, monitoring, and controlling project budgets, and working to expand our client base. This role offers a dynamic work environment, the opportunity to work on multiple high-profile projects and be part of an industry leading company.

Position responsibilities include:

Oversee all aspects of special inspections and materials testing for construction projects ranging from small to large scale.

Review project plans and specifications to develop project estimates and proposals. Define project scope, timelines, and budgets.

Champion safety culture by leading team safety efforts, modeling safe work practices, writing project specific safety plans, and encouraging proactive pre-task planning.

Support employee development through training, mentoring, and assigning responsibilities in both field and office settings.

Develop and implement detailed project plans to ensure successful execution of tasks, milestones, and deliverables.

Engage in marketing and client outreach efforts to secure new business opportunities and project contracts.

Partner with an assistant project manager and Accounting Department to ensure accurate financial tracking, invoicing, collections, and change order approvals.

Coordinate with Legal Department on contract review and risk management.

Coordinate with other internal departments or offices to access specialized resources and expertise as needed.

Consideration for this position requires the following minimum competencies or experience :

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and professional engineer license in Oklahoma .

A minimum of 7-8 years of experience in materials testing, special inspection, construction management, and/or other construction-related engineering service.

A minimum of 4-5 years of project management experience, including responsibility for direct client interaction, as well as the ability to plan, organize, execute, and direct various size projects.

A minimum of 1-2 years in a supervisory position, training and overseeing field engineers and/or materials testing technicians.

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.

In addition to the above required competencies and experience, hiring preference will be given to those candidates with the following certifications or experience:

Candidates with applicable construction inspection and testing certifications from the American Concrete Institute (ACI), International Code Council (ICC), National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET); the American Welding Society (AWS).

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.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder:  Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits:  Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

Career Development:   We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity:   Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.