Project Manager

Company Description

Working at Knobelsdorff

Along with building state-of-the-art projects, we build meaningful careers, lasting opportunities, and teams of dedicated individuals who truly own their work. As a leading turnkey specialty contractor specializing in Automation, Electric, Energy, and Power Services, our team tackles challenging, cutting-edge projects that provide opportunities to build new skills, confidence, and gain valuable hands-on experience in a variety of different industries. We tackle industrial electrical installations, advanced automation systems, and renewable energy solutions.

Since our founding as a family-owned company in 1988, we've grown while staying true to our core values. Starting your career with Knobelsdorff means joining a culture that values your contributions, moves quickly, takes calculated risks, and celebrates team members who step up and own their work.

If you're ready to join a team where your voice matters, your growth is supported, and your impact is celebrated, Knobelsdorff (KE) is the place for you.

Job Description

What You'll Do 

This role supports the Electric division - Own the project lifecycle — from kick-off through closeout — ensuring On Time (schedule), On Budget (cost), and Customer Satisfaction. You are the COO of each project you are assigned, guiding your project teams with thorough operational discipline and communication. Our ability to deliver for our customers IS our sustainable competitive advantage, and as a PM, you are the tip of the spear.

Qualifications

What You Will Bring 

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1. Leadership & Behavioral Expectations

Our Project Managers are the face of the business for our customers and the engine driving field execution. They represent leadership, ownership, and discipline on every project.

Ownership Mindset

• Take full responsibility for project results; act as if you personally own the project’s P&L and client relationship.
• Have a relentless pursuit of On Time, On Budget, and Customer Satisfaction.
• Protect company reputation through professionalism, safety, and follow-through.

Team Leadership

• Set the example with your project teams: lead with reliability, discipline, accountability, and effective communication.
• Coach Assistant PMs, Coordinators, and Field Leaders to grow future capabilities.
• Foster collaboration between field, office, and support teams.
• Drive a culture of “no surprises.”

Project Operations

• Drive operational excellence with the application of the KE Project Management Methodology, owning communication feedback loops up and down the chain.
• Flag and mitigate projects risks through communication and problem solving.
• Participate in post-project reviews and drive lessons learned into next projects.

Field Engagement

• Build partnerships with your field leaders to ensure project success.
• Maintain a regular presence on job sites to verify progress, safety, and quality.
• Translate field realities into actionable schedule and budget adjustments.
• Never be satisfied with current state, always look to improve your teams/processes.

Customer Partnership

• Be the primary point of contact for clients building trust through transparency, responsiveness, and execution excellence.

2. Key Metrics & Performance Indicators

Project Managers are measured on both results and leadership behaviors.
These metrics define “what good looks like.”

Category

Metric Targets

Safety

Zero recordable incidents; 100% JSA completion rate; active participation in safety stand-downs.

Schedule

Maintain schedule within ±5% of baseline; no critical path delays without documented risk and recovery plans.

Financial Performance

Meet or exceed gross margin targets; deliver accurate monthly PFP forecasts.

Risk & Change Management

Identify risks and submit COs within approved timeframe; ensure approval before field execution when possible.

Documentation & Closeout

Submit closeout package within 30 days of project completion; ensure all warranty documentation finalized.

Team Development

Champion KE PM Methodology; active mentorship of APMs and other field leaders; demonstrated succession readiness within project teams.

3. Core Accountability Domains

Domain

Key Responsibilities / Expectations

Schedule Execution

Translate Project Schedule into weekly and daily work plans; track percent complete; partner with field leaders to coordinate manpower and subcontracts to maintain milestones.

Labor & Resource Management

Assign work efficiently; forecast labor needs; manage equipment utilization and rentals.

Budget & Financials

Own the project P&L; monitor cost and schedule performance weekly; escalate risk and change order financial impacts; forecast monthly project financials (PFP); partner with the PM Director monthly to ensure profitability.

Quality Control

Review installation with field leaders and project executives to ensure adherence to drawings, codes, and specs.

Coordination & Communication

Own and lead daily/weekly/monthly meeting cadence; align field & office teams; ensure risks are captured and resolved.

Safety & Compliance

Lead by example; enforce safety processes; ensure all site personnel adhere to safety protocols and documentation requirements.

4. Decision Rights & Interface Summary (Mini-RACI)

Area

PM’s Role

Primary Counterpart

Notes

Project Schedule Baseline

A – Owns and approves baseline

Construction Manager / SC / PC

May consult Scheduling or Precon for input

Budget Tracking & Forecasting

A

PM Director / Controller

Reports monthly to leadership

Change Order Pricing

R

Estimator / Procurement

Responsible for customer submittal

Field Manpower Allocation

C

Construction Manager

PM provides needs and financial impacts

Safety & Compliance

S – Supports enforcement

Safety Manager

Joint ownership of culture

Customer Communication

A

VP / PM Director

Acts as face of the company

Subcontractor Selection

C

Preconstruction / Construction Ops

PM provides performance feedback

Lessons Learned / Post-Mortem

R

OpEx / Construction Operations

Must submit summary to Portfolio Leader

Additional Information

Pay Range 

We believe in paying for the value you bring to the team, and we aim to be competitive in every market we hire in. 

Total Rewards Statement

• As a full-time employee at Knobelsdorff, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and future.100% employer-paid health and dental coverage for employees
• HSA contributions to support your medical expenses
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• 401(k) with competitive company match
• Profit sharing and performance-based incentives
• Paid weekly with competitive wages
• PTO, six paid holidays, and education reimbursement
• Exclusive employee discounts through Working Advantage

We believe your work should be rewarded with more than just a paycheck. At KE, we invest in your total wellbeing.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

Typical requirements may include:

• Ability to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, walk, and work on your feet for long periods of time
• Ability to work in outdoor conditions, including extreme hot and cold temperatures
• Ability to dig, backfill, and manually move materials
• Ability to lift and carry up to 80 pounds

Accessibility: If you need accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact Knobelsdorff Human Resources at [email protected].

Equal Opportunity Employer

Knobelsdorff is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.

We believe in hiring the best person for the job, period. If you’ve got the skills, work ethic, and mindset to Own It, you’ll find a place here.

If you need accommodation during the hiring process, let us know and we’ll work with you.

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