Project Delivery Manager

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.

• 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 finds ways to streamline it and look for efficiency.
• Provides coaching and mentoring to the Chair of the Project Management Operational Excellence Committee (OEC).

Qualifications

• 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.

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. 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

• 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