Senior Project Manager

KFI Engineers; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

KFI Engineers seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead healthcare and commercial projects, mentor staff, and drive business development. You will oversee cross-disciplinary teams, ensure project success, and maintain client relationships while delivering quality, on-time results.

The role emphasizes leadership, coordination across disciplines, and a proactive approach to opportunities and strategy, with travel to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of professional engineering and project leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex facility projects and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience; ability to lead Designers, Engineers, and Project Managers.
• Strong proficiency in building systems design and related processes.
• Knowledge of design/construction processes, contract management, and project delivery methods.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering and delivery of projects to meet quality, satisfaction, and financial objectives.
• Manage projects from initiation to completion with delegation and accountability.
• Allocate resources to ensure utilization and staff development.
• Define, scope, price, and align new opportunities with client needs and KFI objectives.
• Contribute to business development through proposals, networking, and client meetings.
• Lead and develop Designers, Engineers, PMs and other staff.
• Provide staff direction and conduct performance reviews.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client relationship management

Communication

Team mentorship

Budgeting

Scheduling

Problem solving

Change management

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

The Senior Project Manager plays a key leadership role in winning new business, managing projects, and developing staff within the Healthcare and Commercial practice. This individual provides technical, engineering, and business leadership while ensuring the successful delivery of projects across healthcare, commercial, institutional, and related market sectors. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for achieving high levels of customer satisfaction by ensuring expectations are clearly communicated and managed, both externally and internally.

The successful candidate creates a dynamic team environment through mentoring, coaching, collaboration, and clear communication. This person actively supports the business development process through proposal development, networking, customer engagement, conferences, and strategic pursuits, effectively communicating KFI's value proposition and differentiators.

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

• Oversee and participate in the engineering and delivery of projects to ensure KFI quality standards, customer satisfaction, and financial objectives are achieved.
• Actively manage assigned projects from initiation through completion, utilizing effective delegation, accountability, and personal execution as needed.
• Allocate department resources to ensure effective utilization, workload balancing, and employee development.
• Ensure new opportunities are properly defined, scoped, priced, and aligned with client needs and KFI objectives.
• Actively contribute to business development activities, including proposal preparation, interviews, conferences, industry engagement, and client meetings.
• Participate in monthly marketing and business development activities as appropriate.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Designers, Engineers, Project Managers, and other staff members.
• Provide overall staff direction, facilitate goal setting, conduct performance reviews, and hold regular one-on-one meetings.
• Ensure the development and coaching of talent needed to meet current and future organizational objectives.
• Provide technical and engineering support to other departments and disciplines and conduct quality reviews as needed.
• Review project invoices and ensure accurate, timely billing activities.
• Travel to project sites and client locations as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 10+ years of professional engineering and project leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex facility projects and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory or people-management experience; ability to develop and lead Designers, Engineers, and Project Managers.
• Strong proficiency in mechanical, electrical, or related building systems design.
• Strong working knowledge of design and construction processes, building systems, contract management, and project delivery methods.
• Basic understanding of Architectural, Electrical, Civil, and Structural Engineering construction practices.
• Superior project management skills and knowledge of related tools and processes.
• Proven ability to build strong client relationships and establish credibility with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to present complex information to diverse audiences, synthesize ideas into actionable recommendations, and positively influence outcomes.
• Strong planning, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with computer technology and business software, including Microsoft Office.
• Travel: May include up to 25% domestic travel.

Preferred

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) certification or willingness to pursue this designation.
• Experience in consulting engineering.
• Established client relationships within healthcare, commercial, institutional, or related markets served by KFI.
• Experience managing projects within healthcare facilities, commercial buildings, institutional facilities, laboratories, research environments, or similar complex building types.

Working Conditions

• Some work locations will feature the tough terrain typical of construction sites.

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.

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.

Managing People

• Develops employees' skills and encourages growth.
• Consistently provides timely feedback to employees.
• Delegates effectively, providing clear direction and authority to act.

At KFI, our comprehensive benefit program provides our employees with the resources to support their health, wellness and financial well-being. Full-Time employees have access to:

• Health, dental and vision insurance coverage
• Virtual health services
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for HDHP enrollees with KFI contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) plan
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance, life and AD&D insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off to include Earned Sick and Safe Time in accordance with state laws
• Company Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Voluntary benefits offered include life, accident, critical illness coverage

Please note this job description is not designed to cover 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.

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

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