Supervisory Special Inspector / Project Manager at Kleinfelder, Inc. in Mount Laurel, New Jersey

Job Description:

Job Description

Take Your Construction Career to the Next Level!

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 looking for a Project Manager experienced with Construction Materials, Engineering, and Testing (CoMET) for our metro-Philadelphia office, located in Mount Laurel, NJ.

Kleinfelder offers:

• Opportunity for both personal and professional growth and development alongside an enthusiastic and talented team of professionals;


• Collaborative, team-based work environment;


• Competitive compensation package;


• Benefits, including: medical, dental, vision, & life insurance; HSA & FSA; and 401K;


• Certification, training, and professional development;


• Employee referral bonuses;


• Career advancement opportunities with one of the largest and most respected firms in the industry.

We're looking for experienced special inspectors with 5 years of specific experience in construction inspections and materials testing to join our team supporting owners on some of the largest projects in New Jersey and SE Pennsylvania. This position is actively engaged on construction sites and in-office, performing special inspections, and testing of construction materials in the field, in order to verify conformance to the applicable codes, project plans and specifications. This role also includes project management support, client coordination, staff supervision and scheduling. This role offers a dynamic work environment, the opportunity to work on multiple high-profile jobs and gain a wealth valuable of experience.

We provide construction inspection and material testing services to a broad range of local and national clients. We are looking for individuals who are interested in in joining a dynamic fast paced team with a client and project forward focus while advancing their career in the field of construction special inspections and materials testing.

Position responsibilities include:

•Train field staff/new hires in the field on projects.
•Scheduling staff to the appropriate projects.
•Promote safety stewardship with field and lab staff.
•Assist with field staff interviews and recruiting.
•Assist with equipment maintenance, calibrations, field files, document control, etc.
•Manage small projects and work towards the goal of being a qualified project manager.

Must be able to use a tablet and a general knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook is required. Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record required. Must be willing to travel throughout New Jersey, SE Pennsylvania, and Northern Delaware.

Consideration for this position requires the following minimum competencies or experience :

Education: Associate degree or equivalent industry experience. Bachelor’s degree desired.

Experience: 5 or more years of related experience required.

Certification/Registration: Maintain required certifications for various disciplines as required (ACI, ICC,
NICET, NJDCA, AWS).

Other Knowledge and Skills: General knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
preferred.

In addition to the above required competencies and experience, hiring preference will be given to those candidates with the following certifications or experience:

NJDCA certifications for reinforced concrete, soils, and structural steel a plus or be willing to apply within 6 months of hire.

Managing Performance

• Clearly defines and communicates roles and responsibilities.
• Holds people accountable for accomplishing objectives.
• Recognizes and rewards people who achieve results and deliver on performance expectations.
• Provides effective feedback on performance.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder

Kleinfelder 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 85 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 is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that throughdiversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits: Kleinfelder 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 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 does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder 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 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.