KL&A · 13 hours ago
Embodied Carbon Project Manager
Golden, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$106K/yr - $120K/yr
8+ years expKL&A is an employee-owned firm focused on creating a sustainable built environment by reducing embodied carbon in structural engineering. The Project Manager will lead integrated projects, collaborate with industry partners, and deliver carbon education while balancing technical practice and sustainability leadership.
ConsultingReal Estate
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead integrated structural and construction projects from concept through construction
Identify and implement early-stage carbon-reduction opportunities
Coordinate with contractors and suppliers on specifications, mix designs, and GWP targets
Partner with architects and owners to embed sustainability goals into structural decisions
Develop and deliver embodied-carbon education for clients and peers
Mentor team members to strengthen technical mastery and climate literacy
Represent KL&A through a doer/seller model that emphasizes genuine client relationships and follow-through
Utilize engineering expertise while influencing and supporting projects through design, management, and training staff
Qualification
Required
ABET accredited degree in Structural or Architectural Engineering
Colorado Licensed PE or SE
Minimum of 8 years of design experience with 1-2 years of project management with various building types
Strong leadership and communication skills
Deep understanding of building codes and a creative approach to problem solving
Technical report writing skills
Proficiency with Revit, Bluebeam
Experience with diverse structural materials and project scales
Eligibility to work in the US without sponsorship, both presently and in the future
Needs Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
Preferred
Experience with Existing Buildings, including: adaptive reuse, retrofit design, selective demolition, deconstruction planning
Experience with EPDs, Whole-Building LCA, and TallyLCA
Familiarity with Buy Clean Colorado, Denver Green Code, and Boulder Green Code
Public speaking or client-education experience
LEED or ILFI accreditation
Benefits
Medical: ~80% of Family policy paid by KL&A.
Family Dental and Vision paid 100% by KL&A.
Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Employee-owned.
Vacation + sick leave.
Paid Parental Leave.
Paid Holidays.
Company
KL&A
KL&A Inc, Engineers and Builders is a unique firm built around the fundamental idea that structural engineers can and should return to a master builder role, taking ownership not only of design of structural systems, but also cost estimating and at-risk construction.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Greg Kingsley
President and CEO
Brant Lahnert
Principal Engineer/CFO
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