Power Market Program Manager

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Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Then a career at Kleinfelder is for you! From Accounting & Finance, Human Resources, Marketing & Communications, and Information Technology to Legal and Health & Safety, our employees are part of the Kleinfelder ecosystem – supporting the projects that improve the communities we work and live in.

As a Power Market Program Manager
, you will play a vital role in expanding regional opportunities in the Energy market, leading both the engagement with clients and the delivery of our services in the SoCal/West region footprint. Our projects will center on infrastructure improvements for major Utility clients. This position is available in any of our southern California offices (Los Angeles, Riverside, Laguna Hills, San Diego).

• Drive all phases of project execution, encompassing organization, risk mitigation, subcontractor management, scheduling, financial oversight, safety leadership, and comprehensive reporting.
• Cultivate and expand client relationships and contracts for intricate, multi-disciplinary Electric and Gas Utility projects.
• Champion staff development through effective leadership, mentorship, and support of professional career aspirations.
• Directly oversee business development efforts, strategically assign resources, define client needs, address concerns proactively, and manage engineering resources within budget.
• Lead and contribute to technical cost and scheduling decisions for interdisciplinary teams, ensuring adherence to company quality standards and maximizing customer value.
• Collaborate on design and construction management programs, actively seeking continuous improvement in process development and execution.
• Establish strong relationships with internal technical and client service teams, as well as within client organizations.
• Ensure clear and impactful communication across all internal and external project teams, clients, and stakeholders.

• Bachelor of Science in civil, mechanical, environmental, chemical engineering, or related field.
• 9-10+ years of progressive leadership and professional experience with an engineering or utility firm.
• 5-6 years of project and client management experience in the Energy market with knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
• Proven track record of developing relationships with clients and growing programs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and proven talent at business development.
• Client service management skills and proposal preparation experience.
• Strong team building and communication skills.
• Effective team leadership and collaboration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Aptitude for supervising, training, developing, and mentoring junior staff.

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.
Our purpose is to connect great people to the best work – together, we deliver.

Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. California:
The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the California Pay Transparency Law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary Range: $131,000–$218,000.

We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee opportunities to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education, associated training and certification expenses, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

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

Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, no referral compensation or recruiter fee will be considered. Kleinfelder reserves the right to pursue and hire candidate(s) without financial obligation to the recruiter or agency if a recruiter or agency submits a resume without a previously signed agreement.