POSITION SPECIFICATION
Position: Project Executive
Department: Industrial, Process and Agribusiness (IPA)
Reporting Relationship: Director, IPA
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 Project Executive plays a key role in the successful growth of KFI, focusing primarily on marketing, business/project development, and project management. The successful candidate is expected to work within a team environment, lead teams, interface with KFI clients, and collaborate with other project team members.
Our clients look for us to lead large complex projects from concept to completion, including startup, check-out, and commissioning. The Project Executive 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:
- Serve as “Project Executive” on certain larger IPA 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.
- Collaborate and partner with other Project Executives across the organization to share best practices, align strategies, and support cross-functional project success.
- Manage projects including responsibility for tracking KPI’s for projects and contribute to QA/QC for IPA 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.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- Minimum of 12-15+ years of experience post-graduation to include hands-on technical engineering, project management, and business development within the design-bid-build, construction, and/or engineer consulting spaces.
- Strong technical skills and the demonstrated ability to understand and apply engineering and design principles and standards.
- Effective meeting management skills.
- Proven presentation and facilitation skills. Capable of communicating in both large and small group settings.
- Demonstrated deep business acumen and ability to engage others and build credibility at a senior level.
- Superior project management skills 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.
- Represent the company in a professional matter.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with others, including senior business leaders and customers.
- Knowledge of computer technology and specific areas of application, including MS Office.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without the need for work sponsorship now or in the future.
- Travel: May include up to 25% domestic travel, with average requiring 1-2 days every 3 to 4 weeks.
Preferred
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) certification or willingness to pursue this designation.
Working Conditions
- Some work locations will feature the tough terrain typical of construction sites or require lifting or moving field testing equipment.
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.
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
- Paid Volunteer Time Off
- Company Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Bereavement Leave
- Voluntary benefits offered include life, accident, critical illness coverage
Salary Range: $142,000 - $177,000 annually. 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 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans and Disabilities
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- 12–15+ years of post-graduation experience, including hands-on technical engineering, project management, and business development in design-bid-build, construction, or engineering consulting
- Strong technical skills and ability to apply engineering and design principles and standards
- Effective meeting management skills
- Proven presentation and facilitation skills
- Deep business acumen and ability to build credibility with senior stakeholders
- Superior project management and operations experience at a plant, manufacturing company, co-generation facility, or central energy plant
- Construction experience or significant experience on a construction site
- Experience in plant operations, construction, higher education, or utilities generation
- Professional representation of the company
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with senior leaders and customers
- Knowledge of computer technology and application software, including MS Office
- Legally authorized to work permanently in the United States without current or future sponsorship
- Willingness to travel up to 25% domestically
- Professional Engineer certification or willingness to pursue the designation
What We Do
KFI Engineers is a recognized industry leader in process and facility infrastructure design and performance. We serve clients in the United States, Canada, and Central America and have capabilities not commonly found in traditional engineering firms. In diverse industries ranging from healthcare to education and from manufacturing to refining, managing projects end-to-end gives us a deep understanding of both the engineering and the business end of our work. From identifying obstacles early to designing systems that make sense for your business and actual staffing capabilities, we drive projects to a successful completion for you. Before LEED was part of the conversation, we were creating Minnesota’s first LEED-certified workplace and have continued to refine and test new technologies there ever since. Not just the “latest and greatest,” our clients enjoy fresh ideas that actually work, grounded in real-world experience. KFI is registered and has completed projects in all 50 states, including the District of Columbia. Our offices are located in Minnesota, Arizona, Ohio, Kentucky, North Dakota, Iowa, and Wisconsin, with a team of more than 300 professionals. Additional information is available on our website: www.KFIengineers.com
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