Kleinfelder is looking to add a Lead Civil Engineer and/or Engineering Operations Manager in our Las Vegas, NV operation.
Kleinfelder is experiencing rapid growth in the areas of Transportation, water, site civil and Infrastructure throughout the company. We are looking for an experienced Civil Engineer with at least 15 years' experience and leadership and management ability to lead or be a strong support to our civil engineering team. Our Nevada operations offer services in civil engineering, structural engineering, surveying, construction management, geotechnical engineering, materials testing and material laboratory. In Nevada, we specialize in public agency infrastructure projects but we also perform civil engineering for industrial and commercial projects. We offer support by over 3000 employees and teams familiar with providing similar services nationwide.
The ideal candidate will have general civil engineering experience but may also focus in areas of transportation, site civil or water. We desire experience in operations, project management, quality management, team building and mentoring of staff is desirable. The ability to be a seller-doer is a plus.
We are looking for candidates with strong interpersonal skills and someone able to develop effective relationships with both our clients and our employees. We value a highly positive and supportive work environment in which all employees support the team.
Kleinfelder is large enough to offer great depth, experience and opportunities but we are small enough to be flexible and innovative. Kleinfelder emphasizes ARA (authority, responsibility and accountability) to empower our employees.
Typical Duties Overview
- Manage our civil engineering operations including structural engineering and surveying
- Focus on quality management.
- Track and manage financial & business metrics including utilization, profits, net revenue multipliers, accounts receivable, etc.
- Support the development and management of project scope, budget and schedule.
- Manage complex projects and provide detailed civil engineering expertise.
- Generate professional plans, specifications, technical calculations, exhibits, and reports.
- Oversee material quantity take-offs and engineer's construction cost estimates.
- Run weekly coordination meeting with project managers to coordinate resources and meet deadlines.
- Coordinate with other design disciplines as needed to complete project deliverables.
- Provide leadership to team.
- Mentor staff and assist project managers with project staff resourcing.
- Provide project approach and fee proposals as needed.
- Provide business development in coordination with our Business Development Manager
- Participate in professional organizations.
Specific requirements include:
- Experience in providing project management and technical expertise on multiple engineering projects.
- Experience in providing strategic planning and management.
- Self-motivated with strong oral and written communication skills.
- Being organized and efficient.
- Being responsive to all customers, clients and team members.
- Experience in client interaction, client management and business development
- Experience or knowledge in all areas of civil engineering including transportation, water/wastewater, utilities, drainage/flood control, site development, etc.
- Proven ability to work in a team environment and engaging staff in a positive manner.
Minimum Qualifications:
- BS in Civil Engineering or related field;
- PE Registration in Nevada preferred, will consider strong leaders
- 15+ years of progressive transportation, water, civil site and/or stormwater engineering and design experience