Construction Materials Testing & Inspection Manager

Take Your Construction Career to the Next Level!

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.

This position is primarily responsible for driving growth, oversight of well-trained inspection/testing and project management professionals, managing projects, collaborating with our professional staff, and actively working with clients to deliver complex programs/projects in the Houston area. Primary responsibilities include driving strategic business development/marketing and growth, working with other project managers in directing our construction services professionals during execution of mid to large scale programs, and ensuring that our team has the tools, skills, opportunities, and mentorship to take us to the next level.

• Develop, promote, champion and engage staff to execute a local Construction Services business plan
• Provide consistent, professional services in accordance with quality, risk management, profitability, client service, safety, and timely delivery
• Understand CoMET and construction services business drivers and Project Management methodology
• Provide technical support and leadership for local project/client development and execution
• Develop and maintain existing local client relationships and expand Kleinfelder's visibility within the Houston area
• Provide for continued professional development, technical growth and coaching for CoMET staff
• Prepare proposals, prepare materials testing fee estimates, interact with clients and municipalities and provide testing and inspection oversight
• Oversee all phases of project delivery including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing a diverse portfolio of commercial, industrial, government, and institutional projects

• Minimum 10+ years of construction services experience with an emphasis on CoMET services, 7+ years of project management experience and knowledge of applicable laws and regulations required; 2+ years supervisory/management experience required.
• Previous experience in materials and soils lab supervision or management required
• Proven project management experience working closely with clients
• Excellent communication skills, ability to lead project teams and mentor and develop staff
• Knowledge of field testing procedures and laboratory testing procedures required
• Knowledge of the Houston market desirable

Bachelor degree in Civil, Materials Engineering or Construction Management preferred, or equivalent industry experience. Professional Engineer license is required.

Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates have 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.

Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each…