Project Strategist/Senior Civil Engineer - Kleinfelder Inc
Houston, TX 77034
About the Job
Kleinfelder is looking for a detail-oriented Project Strategist/Engineer to join our team in Houston, TX. The ideal candidate will have proven experience working with client and project teams to develop and execute project strategies for complex multi-disciplinary projects. The project work will be multi-disciplinary in nature, but experience in civil design with knowledge of geotechnical and environmental remediation is preferred. Experience with in-situ soil stabilization/solidification (ISS) is also a plus.
Responsibilities:
- Supports the pursuit team in identifying the appropriate resources for projects, define client needs, address client concerns and develop the strategy supported by previous project experience.
- Lead and participate in technical, cost, and scheduling decisions for interdisciplinary teams ensuring company quality standards and driving customer value.
- Nurture and grow client relationships and contracts that include complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
- Leading, growing and mentoring staff - supporting the achievement of professional career goals.
- Devise new approaches to problems encountered.
- Manage all phases of project execution including project organization, subcontractor management, scheduling, financial management, health and safety stewardship, and reporting
- Collaborate on a program of design and construction management projects striving for continuous improvement in process development and execution.
- Build relationships on technical and client service teams and within client organizations.
- Communicate effectively with internal and external teams of clients and stakeholders.
Skills & Experience:
- 10+ years of engineering experience in the civil design, permitting and/or construction of a variety of environmental projects in the energy and infrastructure markets.
- Demonstrated ability to actively develop and maintain client relationships.
- Development of near-term and long-term project strategies with the ability to determine and communicate fit-for-purpose solutions to client challenges.
- Experience with advocacy and engagement with multiple stakeholders to advance project progression.
- Experienced in Business Development activities with a background in utilizing standard tools and information to make tactical course corrections regarding client selection, assignments, targeted opportunities, and proposal efforts.
- Ability to assess and resolve issues and conflicts internally and externally.
Education: B.S. degree in Civil, Geotechnical or Environmental Engineering is preferred; or equivalent experience and education.
Experience: Minimum of 7 years of related design/engineering experience and 2 years of project management experience required.
Certification/Registration: Professional Engineer is required.
All new hire medical surveillance physical exams include a nine-panel, split specimen drug screen and a breath alcohol test. All drug and alcohol testing is conducted in accordance with Kleinfelder’s Substance Abuse Policy. This position may be subject to client mandated random screenings.