- Serve as "Project Executive" on certain larger UCE projects, assisting Project Managers and strategically engaging with clients.
- Identify opportunities to diversify both the client and industry base served by the Industrial group.
- As requested, serve as Project Manager for clients that require a more seasoned and experienced individual at the helm.
- Actively contribute to business development activities and proposals.
- Through a variety of marketing and business development activities, contribute to building the backlog of opportunities.
- Attend customer and prospect meetings, engaging in discussions to identify needs and opportunities.
- Attend conferences and trade shows, networking and identifying new leads and prospects.
- Lead project teams and manage sub-consultants.
- Manage projects including responsibility for tracking KPI's for projects and contribute to QA/QC for UCE projects.
- Help drive the development of projects through FEED studies and preliminary engineering, thereby ensuring a common understanding of project scope, feasibility and funding requirements.
- Act as a mentor by supporting the growth and development of other staff members.
- Focus on understanding the P&L statements of our customers, planning and preparation for customer visits and business development calls, etc.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
- Minimum of 10 – 15 years of experience following graduation.
- Strong interpersonal skills to enable effective mentoring and development of engineers and project managers.
- A pragmatic and applied approach while at the same time fostering a thorough examination of customer needs and potential application of our capabilities.
- Strong technical skills and the demonstrated ability to understand and apply engineering and design principles and standards.
- Effective meeting management skills.
- Strong presentation and facilitation skills. Capable of communicating in both large and small group settings.
- Demonstrate strong business acumen and ability to engage others and build credibility at a senior level.
- Strong project management kills and operations experience at a plant, manufacturing company, co-generation, or central energy plant.
- Construction experience, or significant time spent on a construction site.
- Experience in one or more of the following areas: plant operations, construction, higher education, utilities generation.
- Strong communication skills and influencing skills and has demonstrated the maturity and self-confidence to work with senior business leaders and customers.
- Naturally collaborative and possess the ability to assimilate a range of ideas, programs, or alternatives into a set of recommendations.
- Self-directed but thrives in an environment where consultation leads to superior outcomes.
- PE licensure or willingness to pursue.
- Demonstrates persistence in the achievement of goals.
- Acts with a sense of urgency.
- Takes responsibility for own actions.
- Demonstrates agility, adapts well to changes.
- Works well under pressure.
- Meets commitments to internal/external customers.
- Plans projects well, managing last-minute rushes and disruptions.
- Balances Speed and Quality.
- Looks for improvement in our delivery, tools and processes.
- Keeps others adequately informed.
- Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views.
- Adapts communication style and method based on audience and situation.
- Balances team and individual responsibilities.
- Shares expertise with others.
- Inspires respect and trust.
- Develops employees' skills and encourages growth.
- Consistently provides timely feedback to employees.
- Delegates effectively, providing clear direction and authority to act .
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Project Executive - Saint Paul, United States - KFI Engineers PC
Description
Job Description
Job DescriptionPOSITION SPECIFICATIONPosition Project Executive, Utilities and Central Energy
Organization KFI Engineers (KFI)
Reporting Relationship Director, Utilities and Central Energy
Website
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
POSITION OVERVIEW & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Project Executive, Utilities and Central Energy plays a key role in the successful growth of KFI, focusing primarily on marketing, business/project development, and project management. This position reports to the Director, Utilities and Central Energy. The successful candidate is expected to work within a team environment, lead teams, interface with KFI clients, and collaborate with other project team members.
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.
Our clients look for us to lead large complex projects from concept to completion, including startup, check-out, and commissioning. The Project Executive, UCE supports that process by interfacing with the customer and ensuring their end goals are met.
Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
Preferred:
CORE BEHAVIORS
Accountable
Business Focus
Project Execution
Demonstrates Respect for Others
Team Player
Managing People
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.
