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