East Division Director
Kleinfelder
Leads and manages Kleinfelder’s East Division operations, growth, finance, and staff.
18 days ago ago
$170,000 - $315,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Allentown, PA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
3,100 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Environmental Services
Consulting
Design
Construction Management
Surveying
Geotechnical Engineering
Water Resources
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Government
Solar
Water Resources
Role
What you would be doing
risk management
financial management
emerging tech
marketing systems
client relationship
talent development
- Maintain communication with other Division Director peers for information and best-practice sharing.
- Implements Kleinfelder’s Risk Management Practices to ensure compliance with policies and procedures throughout the Division.
- Provides overall leadership to staff ensuring strong staff retention, recruitment, and career development working in conjunction with the East HRBP and corporate human resources. Drives company vision and values throughout organization and fosters culture of collaboration, excellence, and community.
- Align major workgroups and their systems and processes to achieve divisional growth objectives while maintaining exceptional project management quality; develops and ensures the execution of strong marketing systems to attract new clients and projects in targeted markets; develops, implements and monitors divisional growth plans in alignment with the strategic objectives; demonstrates strong customer relationship while building skills in attracting and growing long-term large clients.
- Manage the mentoring and development of staff, fostering a divisional culture of collaboration, innovation, quality, safety, and technical excellence.
- Implements the company’s and division’s strategic vision for organic growth and profitability.
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends to enhance divisional operational efficiency and competitiveness.
- Work with divisional leadership and the internal recruitment function in managing critical talent needs and timing to ensure a focused and collaborative talent acquisition strategy.
- Act as a liaison between internal teams and other external stakeholders as appropriate.
- Use industry knowledge to guide divisional areas to successfully grow their business in targeted markets.
- Ensure that financial management and control functions are integrated into all divisional operations in line with the company and divisional strategic vision for organic growth and profitability, drives planning process and ensures annual strategic priorities are integrated into area financial plans; understands financial structure and its primary objectives related to profit, return on investment, cash flow and balance sheet thereby ensuring that annual operational budget including profit, sales, DSOs are met.
What you bring
strategic planning
financial acumen
leadership
civil engineering
project management
20+ years
- Strategic Thinking
- Demonstrated financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
- Experience in business development and strategic planning.
- Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Knowledge of industry regulations, safety protocols, and quality standards.
- Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams across a diverse geography and manage multiple large-scale projects.
- Demonstrated experience delivering growth.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field. A Master’s degree and/or PE is preferred.
- A minimum of 20 years of experience in infrastructure, construction, or engineering, with at least 10 years in a leadership role in the eastern US.
- Proficiency in project management tools and software.
- Financial and Business Acumen
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Company
Overview
Founded 1961
Year Established
The company was originally established as a materials-testing pioneer.
Over 100 offices
Global Presence
The company operates across the U.S., Canada, and Australia.
2018, 2023
Private Equity Backing
Received investments from Wind Point in 2018 and Lindsay Goldberg in 2023.
- 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.
- We deliver what we promise and hold ourselves accountable.
- We pursue excellence and constantly strive to improve.
- We foster an environment of collaboration, respect, and inclusivity.
- We embrace innovation, continuously learning and evolving.
- We take pride in providing sustainable solutions for our clients, communities, and future generations.
10% Reduction
Emissions Reduction Goal
Achieved a decrease in Scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2021 compared to 2020.
2050 Target
Net Zero Commitment
Committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050.
- Committed to reducing its environmental footprint and advancing sustainability goals.
- Integrates sustainability in all project designs, utilizing energy-efficient and environmentally responsible materials.
- Provides sustainability services, including environmental remediation, water resources, and renewable energy solutions.
25%
Women in Leadership
The company has achieved 25% representation of women in leadership roles as of 2022.
As of 2022
Women's Representation Overview
The company has made progress in improving women's representation in leadership roles.
- aims to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and respected.
- offers various training programs and resource groups to promote diversity and inclusion across the organization.
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