Climate Resiliency Project Manager

Kleinfelder is seeking a Climate Resiliency Project Manager in Springfield, IL, to lead climate resilience projects. The role involves managing schedules, resources, and budgets, mentoring junior staff, and communicating with clients. Candidates should have 10+ years of engineering experience, with expertise in climate change risk and resiliency. A BS/MS in engineering is required, along with potential PE credentials. This is a full-time position.
Job Summary
As a Climate Resiliency Project Manager, you will be responsible for executing and delivering resiliency projects, contributing to the rapid growth of our climate resilience service.

About Kleinfelder
Kleinfelder is one of the most sustainable companies in the world, with a strong commitment to creating a better future for our clients and communities. Our team of over 3,100 employees across 105 locations worldwide is passionate about solving complex problems and delivering innovative solutions.

Your Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced project manager to lead our climate resiliency efforts, working closely with seasoned professionals in a supportive and collaborative environment. You will be responsible for leading teams to deliver vulnerability assessments, adaptation planning, and resilient design tasks/projects for a wide array of projects, including enhancement of natural or man-made blue and green infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead the execution of research, analytic, design, and stakeholder engagement tasks with an emphasis on climate resiliency and adaptation.
- Effectively manage project/task schedules, resources, and budgets.
- Lead the production of high-quality deliverable work products.
- Mentor junior staff in the proper planning and execution of project tasks.
- Manage and effectively participate in teams consisting of in-house staff and external partners.
- Identify and draw on expertise from multiple disciplines to solve technical problems.
- Maintain regular and constructive communication with clients and project team members.
- Establish and maintain relationships with current and potential clients and teaming partners.
- Develop project/task technical approaches, scopes, and fees for proposals.

Requirements
- 10+ years of professional experience in engineering (at least 3+ years managing engineering/planning projects).
- Demonstrated knowledge of climate change risk/resiliency subject matter and experience applying it in projects.
- Understanding of climate resiliency/sustainability needs on the East Coast and/or Great Lakes, with a focus on land use strategy, coastal resiliency, maritime/riverine infrastructure development, utility sustainability, and vulnerability.
- Ability to effectively communicate resiliency design concepts to clients and coordinate with clients to ensure an ongoing positive relationship.

Education & Credentials
- BS, MS in engineering or associated technical field.
- Preferred credentials: PE in Massachusetts, or the ability to obtain license by reciprocity within 6 months after date of hire.