Northern California Transportation Leader

Overview

Lead transportation business development and project delivery for Northern California

Key Responsibilities

• growth strategy
• client liaison
• project coordination
• business development
• market networking
• sales drive

Tasks

-Shape the growth strategy for Kleinfelder’s Northern California Area Transportation -Work in a matrixed work environment, interacting with business development and operations teams, and maintaining close communications with the client to represent their needs effectively. -Occasional travel to attend industry, client and teaming partner meetings as needed -Understand the clients’ business needs and develop innovative value-added solutions and cost-effective recommendations to exceed the clients’ needs. -Proactively network with clients, teaming partners and industry partners to understand the market trends, needs and future opportunities that creates a Return on the Investment. -Coordinate project delivery and proposal teams with clear and succinct communication as to the client requirements and differentiation strategies. -Drive sales from a select group of targeted clients in the transportation, aviation, and infrastructure market. -Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and teaming partners in providing engineering, construction, and professional consulting services in a trusted advisory role.

Requirements

• civil engineering
• transportation
• management
• leadership
• problem solving
• stakeholder

What You Bring

-6-7 years of management experience desired. -Strategic thinker and leader. -Strong teamwork and collaboration skills. -Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. -Strong organizational and time management skills. -Minimum 9-12 years of proven progressive experience in transportation infrastructure projects (highways, bridges, rail/transit, aviation, and ports/harbors). -Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related technical field. -10 + years of direct interaction with Northern California project stakeholders (CALTRANS / DOT’s, municipalities, transportation engineering firms, design/build contractors, etc.). -Excellent leadership and mentoring skills. -5-6 years of supervisory/management experienced desired. -High attention to detail, finances, and good problem-solving skills. -Results oriented and utilizes change management skills to maximize revenue.

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Benefits

-Flexible work schedule - however, duties will be primarily performed in an office environment

About Kleinfelder

-Expanded over decades into a multi-disciplinary professional services firm spanning engineering, design, environmental and construction management. -Headquartered in San Diego. -Specializes in projects across energy, transportation, water, facilities and federal markets. -Typical work ranges from dam and levee design to airport, rail, road infrastructure and power/O&G developments. -Engaged in standout assignments—such as post-flood forensic studies for municipal authorities. -In recent years, absorbed regional firms like Veenstra & Kimm to strengthen Midwestern presence.

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