Project Delivery Manager
Job Description
Position Specification
Position: Project Delivery Manager
Department: Administration
Reporting Relationship: Chief Financial Officer
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.
Overview & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Project Delivery Manager collaborates with leadership to help manage companywide operations in support of growth plans, KFI standard procedures, tools and technology, project manager capability, and quality expectations. This role helps strengthen project management excellence through resourcing support, training, tools, and end-to-end project guidance as needed. The ideal candidate is a proven leader and strong communicator with hands-on project management experience, a passion for developing others, and the ability to drive continuous improvement in how projects are planned, executed, and governed. They collaborate effectively with leaders, project managers, and cross-functional teams to improve project outcomes and embed consistent project management standards, tools, and practices across the organization.
Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:
- Provides project coaching to strengthen delivery discipline, planning quality, risk management, stakeholder communication, and execution consistency.
- Advise on resource planning based on annual budget and backlog goals, using the Vantagepoint system.
- Helps forecast annual talent hiring needs in partnership with the senior team and HR.
- Drives consistency in Project Manager focus areas, processes, systems, and tools.
- Creates and implements common design, software, and project management standards.
- Facilitates staff sharing and right-sizing activities in support of established billable rate goals.
- Works with Operations Directors and Department Leaders to improve key success metrics such as profitability, efficiency, and backlog.
- Evaluates the contractual approval process and find ways to streamline it and look for efficiency.
- Provides coaching and mentoring to the Chair of the Project Management Operational Excellence Committee (OEC). The PM OEC creates a culture of high-quality project management within KFI through the consistent application of project management practices.
- Evaluates current Project Management support structure and the people resources needed to develop and coach them.
- Champions project management excellence by developing, delivering, and reinforcing standards, tools, templates, and best practices.
- Oversees development and maintenance for the project management aspects of the firm’s ERP software system.
- Build strong relationships with operations leaders and project teams to align priorities, manage expectations, and support change adoption.
- Leads the development of dashboards and reports, enabling project managers to effectively utilize project performance data. Provides support to marketing and human resources in the creation of dashboards and reports relative to those departments.
- Works with the senior leadership team to formulate, implement and update corporate policies.
- Leads annual Project Manager training and development efforts.
- Deeply evaluates monthly financial performance reports and looks for ways to improve profitability. Tells the “story behind the story.”
- Reviews, analyzes, and makes recommendations to improve business procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
- Minimum of 15 years’ experience managing projects in the design and construction industry.
- Experience drafting or reviewing contracts in a construction setting.
- A pragmatic and applied approach, while at the same time bringing a creative examination of customer (internal and external) needs and solutions.
- Design and project management experience across a variety of markets.
- Strong interpersonal skills to enable effective interaction and the ability to establish rapport and credibility both externally and internally.
- Ability to assimilate a range of ideas, programs, or alternatives into a set of recommendations.
- Experience developing procedures and standards and driving continuous improvement in how projects are planned, executed and governed.
- Proven ability to influence stakeholders, facilitate alignment, and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to synthesize information into executive-level presentations and present it clearly and effectively.
- Deltek Vantagepoint/Vision or other ERP (project management applications) experience.
- 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: position requires regular travel to KFI offices.
Preferred:
- Registration/Licensure strongly preferred.
- Deltek Vantagepoint experience.
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: $133,500 - $167,000. 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 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