Transportation Construction Manager

Kleinfelder; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

life insurance

401(k) plan

paid holidays

Job summary

Kleinfelder is seeking a Transportation Construction Manager to oversee Delaware projects, ensuring efficient resource use, budget adherence, and high-quality inspection services.

You will lead field teams, coordinate project execution, and ensure compliance with Delaware DOT specifications and contract requirements. A strong focus on cost control, scheduling, and client relations is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a construction-related field and/or equivalent experience.
• 6–7 years of related experience, with 3–4 years in professional roles and 1–2 years in supervision.
• CCM certification by CCMA or Architect/Engineer licensing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage budgets, resources, and schedules; monitor costs and adjust plans.
• Identify new project opportunities and expand services for clients.
• Lead field inspection staff, coordinate resources, and ensure quality and compliance.
• Adhere to federal/state regulations, client requirements, and contracts.
• Set project goals, milestones, roles, and resource needs; monitor progress across multiple projects.
• Maintain accuracy, pursue continuous improvement, and address quality issues.

Education

B.S. degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture or related field

Tools

DelDOT Standards

Standard Details

PC-based computer systems

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 is currently seeking motivated candidates to fill our immediate full-time Transportation Construction Manager role. Work assignments are expected to be in Delaware.

Responsibilities

• Plans for and uses resources efficiently, always looks for ways to reduce costs, creates accurate and realistic budgets, tracks and adjusts budgets, contributes to budget planning.
• Identifies and develops project opportunities for new work and/or expanded services for new and established clients.
• Serve as the operational leader for field inspection staff, overseeing resource allocation, staff development, performance management, and project execution to ensure high-quality, efficient, and compliant inspection services across assigned projects.
• Follows and adheres to all federal and state regulations, client requirements and contracts, and company policies and procedures.
• Establishes project goals, milestones, and procedures, defines roles and responsibilities, acquires project resources, coordinates projects throughout company, monitors project progress, manages multiple projects.
• Is attentive to detail and accuracy, is committed to excellence, looks for improvements continuously, monitors quality levels, finds root cause of quality problems, owns/acts on quality problems.

Qualifications

• Education: B.S. degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture or related field. Education requirement may be substituted with additional experience.
• Experience: 6 – 7 years of related experience, 3 – 4 years of designated professional experience and knowledge of applicable laws and regulations required. 1 – 2 years of supervisory/management experience required.
• Certification/Registration: CCM certification by the CCMA or licensing as an Architect or Engineer is preferred.
• Other Knowledge and Skills: Must be able to read and understand the requirements of building Plans & Specifications and have a strong knowledge of construction means, methods and procedures. Must understand general conditions of construction contracts; must be able to read and understand bar chart schedules; must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Must be proficient in DelDOT Standard Specifications and Standard Details
• Attendance, punctuality and reliability are essential requirements
• Familiarity with use of PC-based computer systems
• Salary will be commensurate with experience

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

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• paid holidays

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)