East Division Quality & Risk Manager

Overview

Lead division quality and risk, coach PMs, ensure compliance and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• project audits
• risk management
• pm development
• training delivery
• qualification system
• claims tracking

Tasks

-Conduct project or portfolio reviews and audits to determine/measure quality & risk management compliance and understanding by AMs and PMs. Steward the creation of Performance Improvement Plans, as necessary, for underperforming PMs -Continuously support, develop, and improve Project Managers in the Division and confirm they have the tools, knowledge and skills to consistently meet client and company expectations for quality, risk management, and profitability. -Develop, update, and/or deliver training and presentations on Kleinfelder quality & risk management processes and procedures to Division Area and Project Managers. -Collaborate and Grow: Work with a dedicated Division Leadership Team to develop and deliver quality and risk management that supports Area and Project Managers delivering a business plan centered around growth. -Lead or participate in quality and risk (financial) Loss and Near Loss Investigations and cascade learnings across the Division and Company (e.g., Quality Flash) -Steward timely completion of Kleinfelder Project Manager Qualification System for newly hired (provisional) PMs, with a goal of having >90% of all provisional PMs fully Qualified within 1-year of starting to manage Kleinfelder projects. -Attend and participate in company Divisional Quality Manager meetings, PM Community of Practice meetings, and serve on the PM CoP Service Line Leadership Team. -Be a Leader: Take on a pivotal role in shaping the future of our East Division operations. -Track and support resolution of Division Legal/claims issues.

Requirements

• pmp
• pmqs
• engineering degree
• mba
• 10+ years
• project management

What You Bring

-9 – 12 years of related experience, 6 – 7 years project management experience and knowledge of applicable laws and regulations required. 5 – 6 years supervisory/management experience required -Experience as a Project, Portfolio, or Program Manager in an engineering consulting firm or related professional business. -PMP or Kleinfelder PMQS Qualified PM – preferred -Experience reviewing/negotiating contract T&Cs; conducting project reviews, audits, and incident investigations; and mentoring project managers in the application of fundamental quality and risk principles (e.g., project management plans; establishing and documenting a strong scope, schedule, and budget; appropriate assumptions and exclusions in proposals; change management; and client communication -Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or a related field required. Master’s/MBA degree or equivalent preferred.

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Benefits

-Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with flexible working arrangements. -Career Development: Access opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth. -Innovative Environment: Be part of a company that values innovation and encourages creative solutions.

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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