Senior Construction Manager (Water/Wastewater)

Kleinfelder Inc.; Riverside, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 181,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kleinfelder is seeking a highly motivated Senior Construction Manager with expertise in heavy civil water and wastewater projects to join our Inland Empire team in California. You will lead complex field efforts, coordinate with clients, regulators, and contractors, and ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget.

This role requires extensive municipal project experience, PE/ CCM, and proven leadership, with a focus on safety, quality, and collaborative problem-solving across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and CCM or PE certification.
• Extensive construction management experience on municipal water/wastewater projects.
• Strong client interface and coordination with agencies.

Responsibilities

• Client interface: collaborate with clients, oversight reps, and regulatory agencies for project execution.
• Internal collaboration: establish productive relationships with management.
• Communication: explain water/wastewater design concepts and coordinate with clients.
• Liaison: maintain communication with clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Compliance: ensure adherence to client, company, and project policies.
• Project management: achieve objectives within policies and procedures.
• Oversight: direct construction management, contract administration, and schedule review.
• Proactive management: ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget.
• Cost evaluation: review cost proposals and prepare estimates.
• Supervision: oversee activities of project personnel.
• Safety: implement and ensure adherence to safety programs.

Skills

Construction management

Client interface

Communication

Leadership

Budget control

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (civil, structural, mechanical, or electrical)

Professional Engineering or CCM certification

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office

APWA Greenbook

AWWA standards

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!

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.

Step into Your New Role

Kleinfelder Construction Services is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Construction Manager with expertise in heavy civil construction of water and wastewater projects to join our team! This position will support critical infrastructure construction work mainly in the Inland Empire, California.

Why Kleinfelder Construction Services?

Join a well-established industry leader where responsibility, accountability, and authority are the pillars of our culture. At Kleinfelder, you'll work alongside experts, contribute ideas that are valued, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Interface: Collaborate with clients, oversight representatives, and regulatory agencies for project execution.
• Internal Collaboration: Establish productive relationships with management.
• Communication: Explain water and wastewater design concepts to clients, participate in project scoping activities, proposal presentations, and coordinate with clients to maintain positive relationships.
• Liaison: Maintain communication with clients, consultants, and contractors to facilitate construction activities.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to all client, company, and project policies, procedures, and standards.
• Project Management: Achieve project objectives and performance standards within client policies and procedures.
• Oversight: Provide direction for construction management, contract administration, planning/execution, contractor scheduling review, change order management, cost control, progress payments, and quality assurance.
• Proactive Management: Work with Owners and Contractors to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Cost Evaluation: Review contractor's detailed cost proposals and develop preliminary cost estimates.
• Supervision: Oversee activities of all company and consultant personnel on assigned projects.
• Safety: Implement and ensure adherence to company safety programs and safe work practices.

Additional Duties

• On-site Monitoring: Inspect construction activities to verify contractor compliance with specifications, plans, and schedules.
• Reporting: Prepare and submit daily reports on construction activities, including equipment, material, labor usage, work description, progress, and current issues.
• Calculations: Calculate quantities and prepare monthly payment estimates.
• Coordination: Liaise with utilities, state and local agencies, and the public.
• Final Reports: Prepare final reports and as-built drawings.
• Networking: Attend industry networking events.

Experience

• Minimum 12 years of managing municipal water and/or wastewater infrastructure projects (8 years with a Master’s degree).
• Minimum 12 years of construction management experience, including client interface, planning, execution, project delivery, and staff supervision (8 years with a Master’s degree).

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction, union jurisdiction, labor agreements, and negotiations.
• Understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, and standards.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, supervisory, and planning skills.
• Knowledge of APWA Greenbook standard plans, specifications, procedures, and Construction Manual.
• Knowledge of WAS and AWWA standard specifications, procedures, and details.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Bluebeam Revu.
• Experience in construction inspection of major public works projects, including traffic control, paving, earthwork, grading, drainage, and signing and striping (preferred).

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (civil, structural, mechanical, or electrical), construction management, or equivalent.
• Professional Engineering or CCM certification required.

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder

Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has 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.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits:

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.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:$181,091 - $226,663.

Career Development:

We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity:

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