Senior PM — Construction Materials & Testing Leader

Kleinfelder; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kleinfelder in Southern California seeks a Senior Project Manager with deep experience in construction materials engineering and testing. You will lead a service delivery team, manage budgets and schedules, and communicate regularly with clients to exceed expectations.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, client focus, and the ability to drive project success across diverse projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in materials testing, special inspection, construction management, or related services.
• 10+ years of project management with direct client interaction and project leadership.
• Ability to work independently and in high-pressure environments.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead service delivery on commercial, industrial, government, energy and institutional projects.
• Provide technical leadership in materials testing and inspection services.
• Mentor inspectors and technicians to improve performance.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and client communications to ensure value and quality.
• Develop and expand the client base while maintaining existing relationships.

Skills

Construction management

Materials testing

Project management

Client communication

Team leadership

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

PE license (California)

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Kleinfelder in Southern California seeks a Senior Project Manager with deep experience in construction materials engineering and testing. You will lead a service delivery team, manage budgets and schedules, and communicate regularly with clients to exceed expectations.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, client focus, and the ability to drive project success across diverse projects in a dynamic environment.