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Senior Project Manager -Utilities and Central Energy

KFI Engineers PC
Lexington, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 2/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2025

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SPECIFICATION

Position : Senior Project Manager

Department : Utilities and Central Energy

Reporting Relationship : Director, Utilities and Central Energy

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 Utilities and Central Energy (UCE) group specializes in large central plant work, particularly for district energy serving cities, universities, hospitals, and manufacturing campuses. Our expertise covers both energy production and distribution. We have expertise in sustainable energy production, simple and combined cycle, combined heat and power, and medium voltage power.

The Senior Project Manager plays a key role in the successful management of projects and the development of staff. This individual will provide technical and engineering leadership and is responsible for an elevated level of customer satisfaction by ensuring expectations are clearly communicated and managed – both externally and internally. The successful candidate will create a dynamic team environment by mentoring and coaching colleagues and fostering a highly collaborative working environment. This person will actively support the business development process through the writing of proposals and meeting with prospective and current customers, thereby clearly articulating KFI’s value proposition and unique differentiators.

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

  • Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following :
  • Oversee projects in the department to assure that KFI quality, customer satisfaction and financial objectives are met.
  • Actively manages assigned projects, driving them to completion. This will require a combination of strong delegation and follow-up, combined with personal execution of work as needed.
  • Allocates department resources to assure effective utilization and development of staff.
  • Ensures that new opportunities are properly defined, scoped and priced. Actively contributes to all aspects of the business development process (i.e., proposals and customer meetings).
  • Ensures the development and coaching of the talent needed to meet current and future organization goals.
  • Supervises staff, provides overall direction, and facilitates goal setting and performance reviews. Conducts weekly one-on-one meetings with staff.
  • Provides technical and engineering support to other departments / disciplines.
  • Reviews invoices, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of billing activity.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

  • A bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or related discipline is required.
  • 10 years of professional engineering and project leadership experience.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in utilities, combined heat & power, and / or central energy system design.
  • Possessing strong interpersonal skills to enable effective development and leadership of Designers, Engineers, and Project Managers.
  • Superior project management skills and knowledge of related tools and processes.
  • Ability to assimilate a range of ideas, programs, or alternatives into a set of recommendations.
  • Strong influencing skills and self-confidence to work with senior business leaders and customers.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of computer technology and specific areas of application, including MS Office.
  • Preferred

  • Professional Engineering Registration (P.E.) highly desired
  • Working Conditions

  • Some work locations will feature the tough terrain typical of construction sites or require lifting or moving field testing equipment.
  • Travel : May include up to 25% domestic travel
  • 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.
  • Managing People

  • Balances team and individual responsibilities.
  • Shares expertise with others.
  • Inspires respect and trust.
  • 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 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
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Voluntary benefits offered include life, accident, critical illness coverage
  • Salary Range : $130,000 - $163,000. The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual qualifications, experience, work location, and education. This position is eligible for an annual bonus.

    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.

    Salary : $130,000 - $163,000

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