Senior Construction Manager Group Manager

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

Reporting to the CoMET Group Manager, the Senior Construction Manager will provide construction management leadership for UDOT and other transportation infrastructure projects throughout Utah. This role is responsible for project delivery, client coordination, contractor interface, team leadership, and construction oversight from preconstruction through project closeout.

 

The successful candidate will serve as both a project delivery leader and seller-doer, supporting client relationships, business development efforts, proposal pursuits, and strategic growth initiatives throughout Utah's transportation market.

In addition to delivering successful projects, this individual will play a key role in mentoring staff, developing future construction management leaders, and supporting the continued growth of Kleinfelder's Construction Management and Engineering Testing (CoMET) practice. This position will help establish best practices, support recruiting and staff development efforts, and contribute to building a scalable and sustainable construction management organization capable of supporting UDOT and local agency clients throughout the state.

 

Flexibility is available for qualified professionals seeking full-time, part-time, or project-based assignments, including experienced and semi-retired industry professionals.

 

What We're Looking For:

We are interested in professionals with experience delivering transportation and public infrastructure projects, including:

• UDOT highway and roadway reconstruction projects
• Bridge and structural improvements
• Intersections and corridor improvement projects
• Drainage and utility improvements
• Transportation safety improvements
• Active transportation facilities
• Municipal and county public works projects

If you understand how transportation projects are built and delivered and can effectively coordinate clients, contractors, and project teams, you'll fit well within our organization.

 

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Client Management

• 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.

Business Development & Seller-Doer Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with UDOT personnel, local agencies, contractors, consultants, and teaming partners.
• Identify and support opportunities for additional services, contract expansions, and future project pursuits.
• Support proposal development, Statements of Qualifications (SOQs), interviews, and client presentations.
• Participate in client meetings, industry organizations, transportation conferences, and networking events.
• Collaborate with operations and business development leadership to support growth strategies within Utah's transportation market.
• Support annual client engagement, account management, and business development initiatives.
• Represent Kleinfelder in the transportation community and help strengthen the firm's reputation throughout Utah.

Team Development & Practice Building

• Mentor inspectors, project managers, document control personnel, and emerging construction management professionals.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, training, and professional development of construction services staff.
• Support workforce planning and succession planning initiatives.
• Assist in developing and implementing construction management standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with leadership to expand and strengthen Kleinfelder's Utah CoMET practice.
• Help build organizational capabilities that support long-term growth and successful project delivery.
• Support staffing, resource planning, and operational development efforts.

Experience & Academic Requirements

• 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.
• Strong understanding of transportation construction practices, contract administration, and project controls.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, project documentation, and construction operations.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites throughout Utah.

Competencies & Skills

• Strong knowledge of UDOT construction practices, specifications, and project delivery requirements.
• Proven leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills.
• Ability to build trust and maintain strong working relationships with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective conflict resolution and negotiation abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.
• Experience with scheduling, project controls, and document management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Proven seller-doer mindset with experience supporting business development, proposal pursuits, and market growth initiatives.
• Strong mentoring, coaching, and team-building capabilities.
• Passion for developing staff and growing a high-performing construction management organization.

Why Join Kleinfelder?

As part of Kleinfelder's CoMET team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to some of Utah's most significant transportation projects while helping grow one of the region's leading transportation construction management practices.  This role combines project leadership, client engagement, business development, staff mentoring, and practice building. Success will be measured not only by project delivery performance, but also by contributions to client satisfaction, staff development, operational excellence, and the continued growth of Kleinfelder's transportation construction management services throughout Utah.  This position provides a unique opportunity to help shape the future of Kleinfelder's UDOT construction management program while developing the next generation of transportation construction professionals.

 

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.

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)   

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES    

Please note that Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.