Project Executive Job at KFI Engineers PC in Saint Paul

POSITION SPECIFICATION

Position: Project Executive

Department: Commercial, Institutional & Architects (CIA)

Reporting Relationship: Director, Commercial Group

COMPANY BACKGROUND

KFI Engineers is a recognized industry leader in facility infrastructure design and performance. Since 1996, our culture of collaboration and unique capabilities have allowed us to make a difference in the way infrastructure and processing projects are delivered.

Headquartered in St. Paul, MN, with numerous regional offices throughout the United States, and a team of hundreds of professionals, we offer opportunities to continue your career with mentorship programs, career growth support, and continued education. With KFI, we find a way to provide creative solutions to unique projects while providing the same care we would expect if we were the client. For more information about KFI Engineers and our culture, please visit www.kfi-eng.com.

POSITION OVERVIEW & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Project Executive plays a key role in the successful growth of the CIA department. The candidate will report to the Director, Commercial Group. They will be a trusted advisor and owner advocate, with a focus on understanding the owner’s needs. The successful candidate will have a pragmatic and applied approach, while at the same time bringing a creative examination of customer needs and solutions. The successful candidate will have demonstrated a strong proficiency in infrastructure design and construction for commercial, governmental and educational facilities.

The successful candidate will be naturally collaborative and possess the ability to assimilate a range of ideas, programs or alternatives into a set of recommendations. This person will be self-directed but thrive in an environment where consultation leads to superior outcomes.

Our clients look for us to lead large, complex projects from concept to completion, including startup, check-out, and commissioning. The Project Executive, CIA supports that process by interfacing with the customer and ensuring their end goals are met.

Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Serve as “Project Executive” on certain larger projects or clients with multiple consecutive projects, assisting Project Managers and strategically engaging with clients.
• Actively support the business development process, through meeting with prospective and current customers, scoping opportunities, writing proposals and negotiating contracts.
• Provide technical and engineering excellence with a primary focus on project development and project management for successful delivery of work to our customers.
• Deliver a high level of customer satisfaction by ensuring project expectations are clearly communicated and managed – both externally and internally.
• Manage projects including responsibility for tracking KPI’s for projects and contribute to QA/QC for CIA projects.
• Contribute to a dynamic team environment by being proactive, communicating clearly to all stakeholders, and modeling a highly collaborative working environment.
• Identify opportunities to diversify both the client and industry base, which align with department goals.
• Help drive the development of projects, thereby ensuring a common understanding of project scope, feasibility and funding requirements.
• Support project development through on-site investigation and review of technical documents.
• Support the business development process through input to proposals, meeting and presenting to prospective customers, etc.
• Through a variety of marketing and business development activities, contribute to building the backlog of opportunities and projects. This may include attending conferences, research, and various business development meetings.
• As requested, serve as Project Manager for clients that require a more seasoned and experienced individual at the helm.
• Attend customer and prospect meetings, engaging in discussions to identify needs and opportunities.
• Develop estimates for assigned scope of work and is accountable for ensuring we stay within scope.
• Act as a mentor by supporting the growth and development of other staff members.
• Focus on understanding the P&L statement of our customers, planning and preparation for customer visits and business development calls, etc.
• Provide work direction to other team members, including subconsultants, as assigned.
• Participate in Trade and Professional organizations that support the Individual’s continued development and KFI’s interests in business development and potential staffing additions.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (ie, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, etc).
• Minimum of 10-15+ years of hands-on technical engineering, project management, and business development experience following graduation within the design-bid-build, construction, and/or engineer consulting spaces.
• Strong proficiency in infrastructure design and construction for commercial, governmental and educational facilities.
• People-management experience and effective meeting management skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills to enable effective mentoring and development of engineers and project managers.
• A pragmatic and applied approach while at the same time fostering a thorough examination of customer needs and potential application of our capabilities.
• Strong technical skills and the demonstrated ability to understand and apply engineering and design principles and standards.
• Effective meeting management skills.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills. Capable of communicating in both large and small group settings.
• Demonstrate strong business acumen and ability to engage others and build credibility at a senior level.
• Strong project management skills and operations experience within commercial and/or institutional environments.
• Construction experience, or significant time spent on a construction site.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: k-12 construction, higher education, and/or other commercial construction environments.
• Strong communication skills and influencing skills and has demonstrated the maturity and self-confidence to work with senior business leaders and customers.
• Naturally collaborative and possess the ability to assimilate a range of ideas, programs, or alternatives into a set of recommendations.
• Self-directed but thrives in an environment where consultation leads to superior outcomes.

• Adaptable and agile, responsive to quick changes in direction.
• Represent the company in a professional matter.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with others.
• Knowledge of computer technology and specific areas of application , including MS Office.
• Travel: May include up to 25% domestic travel

Preferred

Working Conditions

• Some work locations will feature the tough terrain typical of construction sites or require lifting or moving field testing equipment.

CORE BEHAVIORS

Accountable

• Demonstrates persistence in the achievement of goals.
• Acts with a sense of urgency.
• Takes responsibility for own actions.

Business Focus

• Demonstrates agility, adapts well to changes.
• Works well under pressure.
• Meets commitments to internal/external customers.

Project Execution

• Plans projects well, managing last-minute rushes and disruptions.
• Balances Speed and Quality.
• Looks for improvement in our delivery, tools and processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Demonstrates Respect for Others

• Keeps others adequately informed.
• Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views.
• Adapts communication style and method based on audience and situation.

Team Player

• Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Shares expertise with others.
• Inspires respect and trust.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

KFI Engineers is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.