Senior Project Manager

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

Position Senior Project Manager

Organization KFI Engineers (KFI)

Reporting Relationship Director, Industrial, Process and Agribusiness (IPA)

Website http://www.kfi-eng.com/

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 eight regional offices and a team of over 250 professionals, we have a people-first culture that offers 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

The Senior Project Manager plays a key role in the successful management of projects and the development of staff. Reporting to the Director, Industrial, Process & Agribusiness (IPA), this individual will provide technical and engineering leadership. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for a high level of customer satisfaction by ensuring expectations are clearly communicated and managed – both externally and internally. The successful candidate will also create a dynamic team environment by mentoring and coaching colleagues and fostering a highly collaborative working environment. This person will also 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.

TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

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

• Oversees and participates in the engineering of Oilseed Processing, Biofuels, Agribusiness, and various industrial processing operations 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. Project teams will typically be staffed by people in different KFI offices.
• Allocates department resources to assure effective utilization and development of staff.
• Ensures that new opportunities are properly defined and scoped. 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.
• Manages staff, provides overall direction, and facilitates goal setting and performance reviews. Conducts one-on-one meetings with staff as required.
• Takes an active role as a member of the IPA department leadership team.
• Applies principles from science to engineering designs and problems while supporting other departments/disciplines.
• Reviews invoices, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of billing activity.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

The successful candidate will:

• Have a pragmatic and applied approach, while at the same time fostering a creative examination of customer needs and solutions.
• Have demonstrated a strong proficiency in process and utilities design.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills to enable effective development and leadership of Designers, Engineers and Project Managers.
• Possess superior project management skills and knowledge of related tools and processes.
• Possess strong communication skills, and influencing skills, and has demonstrated the maturity and self-confidence to work with senior business leaders and customers.
• Hold a level of knowledge & understanding that likely comes with a minimum of 10+ years of experience following graduation.
• Be naturally collaborative and possess the ability to assimilate a range of ideas, programs, or alternatives into a set of recommendations.
• Be self-directed but thrive in an environment where consultation leads to superior outcomes.

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.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or chemical engineering is required. Professional Engineering Registration (P.E.) is also highly desirable.

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.