Area Manager

Kleinfelder is a leading professional services firm in natural and built environments for municipalities, government agencies, multinational companies and industrial concerns across the nation. With nearly 2,000 staff, Kleinfelder is one of the nation?s largest employee-owned firms providing planning, engineering, scientific, technical and management solutions. Whether you are an experienced professional or a recent graduate, at Kleinfelder, you can work with some of the best minds in the industry. As an employee-owner, you?ll have a genuine stake in the success of our company and share in our commitment to exceptional customer service. Kleinfelder?s Los Angeles Region has an opening for the Area Manager position in the Diamond Bar, California office. The Diamond Bar office has enjoyed a 17-year history of providing exceptional service to a wide variety of public and private sector clients.The Diamond Bar operations comprise a staff of 65 talented professional and technical staff covering a diverse range of professional services including environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, materials testing/inspection, and environmental permitting & planning. The Diamond Bar office has a dynamic team with well balanced workload of public and private contracts.Duties for the Diamond Bar Area Manager are critical to the continued success of the Los Angeles Region:? Lead the Diamond Bar team, helping them propel their careers by unleashing employee talents.? Work closely with the Regional Manager to craft and implement the strategic plan for the Area. This will be a plan for delivering exceptional client service, strengthening the business unit, and providing a challenging and rewarding environment for employees? Execute the business plan; ensuring the Area meets it projected goals for programs, clients and financial performance. ? Make key hires and provide professional development for self and staff including developing clear succession planning at all levels.? Responsible for client selection and associated marketing efforts, project delivery/management, health and safety, loss prevention and quality programs.Qualifications8-9 years of proven experience managing in a civil engineering/geosciences firm with an emphasis in geotechnical or environmental field; 5-6 years of designated professional experience and knowledge of applicable laws and regulations required. Requires strong leadership skills and enthusiasm for helping others reach their potential.In addition, the qualified candidate must at a minimum possess the following key criteria for the position:? Commitment to Kleinfelder and our core values? Commitment to the 2010 Strategic Plan, health & safety, quality services and staff development? Demonstrated ability to lead a diverse group of individuals toward a common set of goals? Strong understanding of our business including people, strategy, operations, administration, business development and finance? Knowledge, familiarity and understanding of the economic, regulatory and business drivers, competition and recruiting landscape in the regional marketplace.

Benefits
Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, insurance, 401(k) plan, paid holidays, and employee ownership. Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer.