Senior Transportation Construction Leader

Kleinfelder Inc; Taylorsville (UT); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) plan & holidays

Job summary

Kleinfelder's CoMET team in Utah seeks a Senior Construction Manager to lead transportation and public infrastructure projects for UDOT and local agencies. You will coordinate clients, contractors, and project teams to deliver scope on time and within budget, while promoting safety and quality.

You will mentor staff, help grow Kleinfelder's CoMET practice, and participate in business development, proposals, and client relations across Utah, contributing to long-term organizational growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering Technology, Project Management, Business Management, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 9-12 years of transportation construction management, construction inspection, contractor management, or project delivery experience. 6-7 years of project management experience. 5-6 years of supervisory/management experience.
• Experience managing or supporting UDOT transportation projects strongly preferred.
• Experience delivering projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Experience leading project teams and coordinating multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction management efforts on transportation and public infrastructure projects.
• Serve as Kleinfelder's primary representative to UDOT, local agencies, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and overall project delivery.
• Coordinate and oversee inspectors, document control staff, project support personnel, and subconsultants.
• Facilitate project meetings and maintain effective communication among project stakeholders.
• Monitor contractor performance and contract compliance.
• Review project schedules and support schedule management activities.
• Oversee project documentation, contract administration activities, pay estimates, and project reporting.
• Monitor project risks and support issue resolution efforts.
• Support project closeout and final acceptance activities.
• Maintain strong client relationships and ensure client satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Communication

Project controls

Scheduling

Documentation

Mentoring

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering Technology, Project Management, Business Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Kleinfelder's CoMET team in Utah seeks a Senior Construction Manager to lead transportation and public infrastructure projects for UDOT and local agencies. You will coordinate clients, contractors, and project teams to deliver scope on time and within budget, while promoting safety and quality.

You will mentor staff, help grow Kleinfelder's CoMET practice, and participate in business development, proposals, and client relations across Utah, contributing to long-term organizational growth.