Materials Testing Project Manager — Infrastructure Leader

Kleinfelder; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

life insurance

401(k) plan

paid holidays

Job summary

Kleinfelder is seeking a Project Manager for our Construction Materials Engineering and Testing team in San Jose, CA. The role focuses on managing materials testing projects, coordinating budgets, schedules, and client communications to deliver complex programs.

Responsibilities include technical planning, proposal support, and ensuring deadlines, with a strong emphasis on integrity and client service. Qualified candidates have 2+ years in related fields and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in materials testing, special inspection, construction management, or related services.
• Minimum 2 years of demonstrated project management experience including budgeting, scheduling, resource planning, client coordination and subcontractor management.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, under pressure with changing priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Valid driver's license with clean record and ability to pass drug test.
• Proficiency with MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to operate a company-provided laptop or tablet.

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 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
• Scheduling, coordination, and organization of resources to meet deadlines
• Establishing and maintaining client relationships through communication, professionalism
• Performing additional tasks at supervisor's discretion

Skills

Materials testing

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Client coordination

Subcontractor management

MS Office

Communication

Education

B.S. Civil Engineering

Construction Management degree

EIT certification

Professional Engineer License

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Kleinfelder is seeking a Project Manager for our Construction Materials Engineering and Testing team in San Jose, CA. The role focuses on managing materials testing projects, coordinating budgets, schedules, and client communications to deliver complex programs.

Responsibilities include technical planning, proposal support, and ensuring deadlines, with a strong emphasis on integrity and client service. Qualified candidates have 2+ years in related fields and relevant certifications.