Construction Materials Testing Project Manager

Kleinfelder Inc; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 75,850 - 126,585; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Professional development support

Job summary

Kleinfelder Inc is seeking a Project Manager for their Construction Materials Engineering and Testing team in San Jose, CA. The successful candidate will manage construction materials testing projects, ensuring quality and compliance while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management and a minimum of 2 years project management experience. Competitive salary range is offered alongside benefits such as medical insurance and professional development support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of project management experience including budgeting, scheduling, and client coordination.
• Ability to work independently and maintain composure in a high-pressure environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional services for construction materials testing projects.
• Collaborate with clients and manage project budgets.
• Ensure project deadlines are met through proper scheduling.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Materials testing

Client coordination

Resource planning

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

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! Kleinfelder’s Construction Services team is looking for a Project Manager to join our Construction Materials Engineering and Testing team in our San Jose, CA office.

Responsibilities

• Providing professional services for construction materials testing projects
• Performing accurate computations and reviewing laboratory test reports
• Reviewing daily observation reports and materials testing data sheets
• Collaborating with staff, and actively working with clients to deliver complex programs/projects
• Assisting with preparation of proposals and fee estimates
• Planning and execution of technical work
• Assisting with monitoring and controlling project budgets
• Performing additional various tasks at the discretion of the supervisor
• Ensuring project deadlines are met by providing proper scheduling, coordination, and organization of available resources
• Establishing and maintaining relationships through excellent communication, professionalism, and having a client service focus

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in materials testing, special inspection, construction management, and/or other construction-related engineering services
• Minimum 2 years of demonstrated project management experience including budgeting, scheduling, resource planning, client coordination and subcontractor management
• 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)
• A good work ethic, attention to detail, and high level of personal integrity
• Authorization to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• ACI, ICC, Caltrans, AASHTO, and/or NICET certifications
• Previous field and/or laboratory experience
• Knowledge of multiple types of construction
• Project management certifications such as PMP, CCM, or equivalent construction/project management credentials
• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
• Professional Engineer License

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $75,850 - $126,585 annually
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid holidays
• Professional development support (reimbursements for continuing education, training, and certifications)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans (compliant with VEVRAA and Section 503).