Senior Program Manager (Finance)

Job Description

Take Your Career to the Next Level

As a Senior Program Manager for Kleinfelder's Civil Engineering Practice in our Bowie, MD office, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing all civil engineering operations within the office. This includes leading the engineering team, driving business development efforts, ensuring project execution, and managing resources across multiple projects. You will be a key player in the success of our growing civil engineering practice, ensuring all work aligns with client needs, schedules, budgets, and quality standards. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, strong leadership, and proven project management experience.

Responsibilities:

Leadership & Program Oversight

• Lead the day-to-day operations of Kleinfelder's civil engineering practice in Bowie, MD, managing a team of engineers.
• Oversee multiple, concurrent site-civil engineering projects and ensure that resources are effectively allocated to meet project goals.
• Mentor and develop engineering staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment while ensuring continuous professional growth within the team.
• Establish clear project priorities and delegate tasks to ensure successful project delivery across a portfolio of projects.

Design & Engineering

• Oversee all design aspects of civil engineering projects, including layout, grading, earthwork, stormwater management, utilities, and erosion control, ensuring designs meet client and regulatory expectations.
• Conduct field investigations, as necessary, to evaluate existing conditions and project requirements.
• Guide the team in preparing and submitting design packages for agency review and approval, ensuring they meet all federal, state, and local codes and regulations.
• Ensure technical specifications are aligned with client needs and industry standards.

Project Management

• Manage the execution of civil engineering projects from initial scoping through to final delivery, including scheduling, budgeting, quality control, and resource allocation.
• Lead project teams in successfully meeting deadlines, maintaining project budgets, and delivering high-quality engineering solutions.
• Oversee and approve project documentation, including contracts, permits, change orders, and progress reports.
• Continuously monitor project progress, resolving challenges to maintain timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project schedules, proactively addressing delays or resource conflicts to minimize project disruptions.
• Track financial performance, including billing, invoicing, and cost control, ensuring projects meet financial targets and stay within budget.

Business Development & Client Engagement

• Drive business development efforts, including bringing in new work and maintaining relationships with existing clients to support ongoing growth of the office's civil engineering practice.
• Foster strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams to ensure project goals and expectations are clearly understood and met.
• Occasionally travel to project sites for site assessments, meetings, and client presentations.

Permitting & Compliance

• Guide the team in participating in local, state, and federal permitting processes, ensuring compliance with design specifications and permit requirements.
• Ensure all engineering projects meet or exceed industry standards and regulatory requirements through diligent project oversight.

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field; advanced degree is a plus.
• 8+ years of civil engineering experience with demonstrated expertise in site-civil design and land development.
• 5+ years of experience in program or project management, with a proven ability to lead teams and deliver successful projects.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license in Maryland.
• PMP or similar project management certification is a plus.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and Revit.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and build effective working relationships with clients, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder

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 100 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose - together, we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits: Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the Maryland Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary range: $131,106-$218,793.

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please 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.