Senior Project Manager - Healthcare and Commercial in Cincinnati

Energy Jobline ZR; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

KFI Engineers is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead healthcare and commercial facility projects, mentor staff, and drive business development. You will manage multi-disciplinary teams, ensure project delivery, and foster strong client relationships across markets.

The role requires extensive engineering leadership, knowledge of building systems, and the ability to navigate complex projects with cross-functional collaboration. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of engineering and project leadership experience.
• Experience managing complex facility projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Leadership experience and ability to develop staff.
• Strong knowledge of building systems design and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering and delivery of projects to meet quality, schedule, and budget.
• Manage projects from initiation through completion with accountability.
• Allocate resources for workload balance and staff development.
• Define, scope, price, and align new opportunities with client needs.
• Support business development through proposals, networking, and client meetings.
• Lead and mentor Designers, Engineers, and Project Managers.
• Provide staff direction, performance reviews, and goal setting.
• Review invoices and ensure timely billing; travel to sites as needed.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client relationships

Communication

Team mentorship

Problem solving

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline

Professional Engineer (P.E.) certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

POSITION SPECIFICATION

Position:Senior Project Manager

Department:Healthcare and Commercial

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 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.

• 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.

Benefits:

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 insurance, life and AD&D insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off to include Earned Sick and Safe Time in accordance with state laws
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Company Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Bereavement Leave
• Voluntary benefits offered include life, accident, critical illness coverage