KFI Engineers, P.C. Director of Project Delivery Cincinnati, Ohio Apply Now
POSITION SPECIFICATION
Position: Director - Project Delivery
Department: Administration
Reporting Relationship: Direct to President, Dotted-Line to VPs
COMPANY BACKGROUND
KFI Engineers is a recognized industry leader in the design of building infrastructure, facilities, and process engineering. In addition, we support these designs through startup, commissioning, and controls. 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 and a team of hundreds of 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
DIRECTOR OF PROJECT DELIVERY POSITION OVERVIEW & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Director - Project Delivery collaborates with the firm's President, Vice Presidents, CFO, and other Directors to help manage companywide operations in support of growth plans, KFI standard procedures, tools and technology, Project Manager capability, and quality expectations. The role supports project management excellence, resourcing, tools, training, and end-to-end project guidance where needed. A proven leader, the Director - Project Delivery is an exceptional communicator, facilitator, negotiator, and delegator. The Director - Project Delivery maintains an objective point of view and is adept at adjusting focus depending on how the enterprise is being impacted by growth, current market drivers, and economic fluctuations.
Additional Essential Responsibilities
Per the direction of the President and VPs, receives the annual budget and backlog goals, and helps advise on resource planning.
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 finds ways to streamline it and look for efficiencies.
As Manager-on-Duty (MOD), 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.
Oversees development and maintenance for the project management aspects of the firm's ERP software system. Develops dashboards and reports, enabling project managers to effectively utilize project performance data. Provides support to marketing and human resources in the creation of dashboard and reports relative to those departments.
Leads annual Project Manager training and development efforts.
Prepares for and attends KFI management and board meetings.
Works with the senior leadership team to formulate, implement, and update corporate policies.
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.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
Minimum of 15 years'