Design director Jobs in Baltimore, MD

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Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Design team is looking for you! From bridge and structural engineering to civil, electrical, mechanical, and process engineering, Kleinfelder's collaborative Design Services create synergy across multiple disciplines.

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Kleinfelder is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to join our growing Mid-Atlantic engineering team. With expanding opportunities in the region in the utilities market, the ideal candidate will join our high achieving, fast-paced team. The project work will be multi-disciplinary in nature, but experience with land development is required. Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to provide timely solutions and responsiveness to our clients are valued attributes for this position. This position offers the opportunity for hybrid work. Travel within Maryland/DC for site visits and various project meetings will be required.

This position can be based near:

• Mechanicsburg, PA
• Hunt Valley, MD
• Baltimore, MD
• Washington, D.C.
• Wilmington, DE
• Bridgeport, WV

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage all phases of project execution including project organization, project delivery, subcontractor management, scheduling, financial management, health and safety stewardship, and reporting.
• Nurture and grow client relationships and contracts that include complex, multi-disciplinary utility and pipeline projects.
• Leading, growing and mentoring staff supporting the achievement of professional career goals.
• Oversee pursuits, designate the appropriate resources to projects, define client needs, address client concerns and manage engineering resources within budget.
• Lead and participate in technical, cost, and scheduling decisions for interdisciplinary teams ensuring company quality standards and driving customer value.
• Devise new approaches to problems encountered.
• Collaborate on a program of design and construction management projects striving for continuous improvement in process development and execution.
• Build relationships with technical and client service teams and within client organizations.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external teams of clients and stakeholders.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor of Engineering required; Civil or Environmental Engineering degree preferred.
• 12+ years of related experience, including 5+ years of project management.
• Demonstrated project related experience and knowledge of applicable federal, state (Maryland), and local laws and regulations required.
• Experience with County land development regulations/regulators is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education (Including any required Certifications):

• B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an accredited institution or acceptable equivalent.
• Professional Engineering license or ability to obtain PE within 6 months.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Client facing relationships with private energy companies.
• Experience with civil design for transmission and distribution projects preferred.
• Proven track record of developing relationships with clients and growing programs.
• Leadership positions in industry or community organizations.
• Supervisory experience in training, developing, and mentoring junior engineers.

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder: Kleinfelder and its' subsidiaries and affiliates, 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 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose together, we deliver.

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Kleinfelder, and its' subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits: Kleinfelder, and its' subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

Maryland: The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the Maryland Wage Transparency Law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary range: $116,000.00 - $197,000.00

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, and its' subsidiaries and affiliates, 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, and its' subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its' subsidiaries and affiliates, 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, and its' subsidiaries and affiliates, 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.