Construction Inspection And Testing Supervisor

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 60 offices in the US, Canada and Australia. Built on a foundation of excellence, Kleinfelder is committed to client-focused solutions. Through our depth of experience and thorough understanding of environmental, regulatory, economic, and civic conditions, we identify and address challenges with innovation and common-sense. Kleinfelder’s integrated, award-winning experts collaborate with clients to meet their objectives - from project inception through design and execution. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver. Kleinfelder, a long-standing industry leader in California, is looking for and experienced construction inspection and testing professional to supervise, lead, and manage our staff of inspectors and technicians in our Sacramento office. In addition to the opportunity to work on some of the largest and most interesting projects in the area, Kleinfelder also offers:

• Competitive Wages;
• Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, & life insurance; HSA & FSA; 401K; paid holidays; and paid time off (PTO);
• Certification, training, and professional development assistance;
• Employee referral bonuses;
• Career advancement opportunities with one of the largest and most respected firms in the industry.

Kleinfelder is looking for a construction professional with strong initiative, great communication skills, and proven leadership ability to improve project delivery, support Kleinfelder’s CoMET Manager, and supervise a motivated and growing team of inspection and testing professionals. Position responsibilities may include:

• Promote, sustain, and demonstrate Kleinfelder’s values and safety commitment.
• Supervise operational personnel (field staff), including resource coordination, dispatch, internal quality control, and management of daily deliverables.
• Communicate with clients, staff, and supervisors to successfully and profitably deliver construction services projects on a consistent basis.
• Coordinate work to assure projects/contracts are properly managed thereby assuring we achieve budgets and schedules are met and work product meets both client’s needs and Kleinfelder’s standards.
• Target and achieve results based goals, sets challenging goals, prioritizes tasks, overcomes obstacles, accepts accountability, sets team standards and responsibilities, provides leadership/motivation.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance for staff.
• Work with CoMET staff to sell Kleinfelder’s services to new and existing clients aligned with Kleinfelder’s business plan.
• As needed, provide construction materials testing and inspection service in support of ongoing projects.
• Represent Kleinfelder to local professional organizations.

Consideration for this position requires the following certifications or experience:

• A minimum of five years of related construction management, engineering, or quality assurance inspection or testing experience.
• At least two years of project management is required, including experience with direct client interaction, as well as the ability to plan, organize, execute, and direct various size projects.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member, maintaining composure, and working effectively in a high-pressure environment with changing priorities.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with pipeline construction including permits, specifications, procurement, installation, environmental concerns, and safety.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Able to use a company provided laptop or tablet computer and a working knowledge of MS Office programs (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Organization and multi-tasking ability.
• A good work ethic, attention to detail, and high level of personal integrity.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in construction related engineering field (e.g. civil, structural, architecture), construction management or technology, or similar is preferred, but not required.
• Preference will also be given to candidates with applicable construction inspection and testing certifications from the American Concrete Institute (ACI), International Code Council (ICC), National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET); Nuclear density gauge safety, handling, operation, and transporting training/certification.

Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules) NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIESPlease 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.