Project Executive - Medical & Clean Manufacturing

KFI Engineers; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 146,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Executive to lead their medical and clean manufacturing division. This role involves managing large-scale projects, ensuring client satisfaction, and fostering a collaborative team environment. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in technical engineering and project management within healthcare and life sciences. This dynamic position offers opportunities for career growth and mentorship in a supportive environment, making a significant impact on innovative infrastructure projects. If you're ready to take on challenges and drive success, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years of experience in project management and business development.
• Proficiency in infrastructure design for healthcare and pharmaceutical facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex projects from concept to completion, ensuring client goals are met.
• Support business development through client meetings and proposal writing.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Engineering

Business Development

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

POSITION SPECIFICATION

Position: Project Executive - Medical & Clean Manufacturing

Department: Medical & Clean Manufacturing (MCM)

Reporting Relationship: Director, MCM

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 for career growth, mentorship, and continued education. We are committed to providing creative solutions to unique projects while maintaining a high standard of care. For more information, visit www.kfi-eng.com.

POSITION OVERVIEW & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Project Executive plays a key role in growing KFI's medical & clean manufacturing division. Reporting to the Director, MCM, the candidate will serve as a trusted advisor and owner advocate, focusing on understanding the owner's needs. They will approach challenges pragmatically and creatively, with demonstrated expertise in infrastructure design and construction for healthcare, medical, life sciences, and pharmaceutical facilities.

The candidate should be collaborative, capable of integrating diverse ideas into recommendations, and self-directed while thriving in a consultative environment. They will lead large, complex projects from concept to completion, including startup, check-out, and commissioning, ensuring client goals are met.

Responsibilities include:

• Serving as Project Executive on major projects or clients, collaborating with Project Managers and engaging with clients.
• Supporting business development through client meetings, opportunity scoping, proposal writing, and contract negotiations.
• Providing technical and engineering expertise focused on project development and management.
• Ensuring high customer satisfaction through clear communication and expectation management.
• Managing projects, tracking KPIs, and contributing to QA/QC processes.
• Fostering a collaborative team environment through proactive communication.
• Identifying opportunities for diversification aligned with department goals.
• Supporting project development with site investigations and technical reviews.
• Contributing to proposals, presentations, and marketing activities to build project backlog.
• Serving as Project Manager when needed, engaging in client meetings, and developing project estimates.
• Mentoring staff and supporting their growth.
• Understanding client P&L statements and preparing for client visits and business development activities.
• Providing work direction to team members and participating in professional organizations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Healthcare Management, or related fields.
• 10-15+ years of technical engineering, project management, and business development experience in design-bid-build, construction, or consulting environments.
• Proficiency in infrastructure design and construction for healthcare, medical, life sciences, or pharmaceutical facilities.
• Strong technical skills, project management capabilities, and construction experience.
• Knowledge of computer applications, including MS Office.
• People management and effective meeting skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.
• Business acumen and ability to engage with senior leaders and clients.
• Collaborative, self-directed, adaptable, and professional in representation.

Preferred:

• Professional Engineer (PE) certification or willingness to pursue.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Some work at construction sites or involving lifting/moving equipment.
• Travel up to 25% domestically.

CORE BEHAVIORS

• Accountability, business focus, project execution, respect for others, and teamwork.

SALARY RANGE

$146,000 - $175,000, based on qualifications and experience. Position is eligible for a variable pay plan.

BENEFITS

Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, vision, HSA/HRA, FSA, 401(k), disability, life insurance, EAP, PTO, holidays, tuition reimbursement, and voluntary benefits.

KFI Engineers is an EOE, including veterans and disability.