Director of Project Delivery

2 months ago

Scottsdale, United States KFI Engineers PC Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

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 www.kfi-eng.com.


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 find 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’ 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.
  • Strong influencing skills and self-confidence.
  • Naturally collaborative and possesses 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 and collaboration lead to superior outcomes.
  • Skill with:
    • Tactical level analyses, presentations and managerial level communications
    • Effective meeting management
    • Written and verbal communication
    • Strong attention to detail
    • Microsoft Office products, Word and Excel (intermediate level)
    • Deltek Vantagepoint/Vision or other ERP (project management applications)
  • Ability to:
    • Deliver constructive feedback in a way that motivates individuals.
    • Develop procedures and standards
    • Travel to other KFI office locations regularly
  • Adherence to the firm’s business requirements consisting of but not limited to items such as:
    • Customer service, follow instructions, attention to detail, accuracy, ability to meet deadlines and follow-through with strong organizational skills

Preferred:

  • Registration/Licensure strongly preferred.
  • Experience drafting or reviewing contracts in a construction setting.

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.

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.

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