Project Manager - Public Works Civil Engineering

Kleinfelder

The Role

Overview

Lead and manage municipal public works engineering projects in Texas and Oklahoma.

Key Responsibilities

  • technical mentoring
  • project management
  • client relations
  • scope development
  • cost scheduling
  • conference presentation

Tasks

-Mentor the technical development of staff and grow the team. -Successfully manage roadway, drainage, water and wastewater improvement projects for public sector clients both new and long-term, supported by talented project teams of engineers, scientists, and planners to deliver a full range of water-related engineering services. -Manage projects, present at technical conferences, and engage in technical committees. -Lead and participate in technical, cost, and scheduling decisions, ensuring company quality standards, and driving customer value. -Nurture and grow client relationships and contracts that include complex, multi-disciplinary projects in planning, design, and construction. -Participate in technical/project scoping activities and proposal presentations with targeted clients.

Requirements

  • 6+ years
  • leadership
  • project management
  • civil engineering
  • pe license
  • autocad

What You Bring

-Strong knowledge of civil engineering related to public infrastructure improvements. -6+ years’ experience in public works engineering studies and designs -Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capabilities. -Experience with project management, including planning, budgeting, and scheduling. -Associates degree or equivalent combination of experience and education required. Bachelor’s degree preferred in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field/Master's degree. -Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. -Effective communication and presentation abilities, both written and verbal. -Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and lead multidisciplinary teams. -Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas is preferred. -Proficient in engineering design software, such as AutoCAD, Civil3D, or similar.

The Company

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.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Energy

Infrastructure

Government

Solar

Water Resources