Why Choose KDM?

KDM Engineering was founded in 2012 on a promise to alter the face of the engineering field. Today, we’re a growing, award-winning, minority- and woman-owned engineering firm that welcomes the perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our diverse team members. 

We have built a reputation of excellence over the last 10 years by providing outstanding technical experience and maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality assurance for both public and private sector clients. We have earned the designation of Engineer of Choice (EOC) from several utility companies, and we are continuously recognized for our work and commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Our talented group of individuals helps us deliver results in our specialty areas of power and energy engineering design, distribution engineering, substation engineering, civil engineering, fiber engineering, utility coordination, AutoCAD/drafting, program/project management, and permitting.

What We Value in Our Employees:

Our diversity is what distinguishes us from any other company in the industry. Our employees come from a wide array of backgrounds, beliefs, and life experiences. These differences are the foundation of our uniformity because that which sets us apart is also what brings us together.

We value our employees’ commitment to quality in their work and customer service as they help us deliver the outstanding project results that our clients have come to expect from us.

Our employees share our core values of safety, quality, integrity, teamwork, and dedication, and they believe in the positive impact our work has on the communities we serve. 

What Our Employees Value in KDM:

Having an exceptional office culture is no longer an option, but a necessity. As part of our company culture, employees enjoy a flexible, relaxed work environment where they are recognized for their performance, rewarded for their hard work, and supported in their professional endeavors.

At KDM, we emphasize personal growth, and we’ve created an environment where each employee is empowered to create their own path to success, with the company’s full support.

Thank you for choosing KDM and helping us re-engineer the future of engineering, together!

Job Summary:

KDM Engineering is looking for a Project Manager to manage substation design projects.
 
The Project Manager will manage, direct and coordinate all aspects of work related to substations, switching stations and/or collector stations. The Project Manager will report directly to the Department Manager and is responsible for the profit and loss of individual projects, the successful completion of projects within specified dates, and establishing and maintaining a professional and satisfactory relationship with the Owner, subcontractors, regulatory agencies and other project stakeholders. 

 Responsibilities:
• Prepare proposals, assist in presentations, and participate in contract negotiations;
• Provide overall management of projects from concept to completion including siting, environmental, permitting, planning, estimating, engineering, right-of-way acquisition, project controls, bid phase services, procurement, constructability reviews, material management, construction management, and closeout.
• Develop and monitor project schedules, manage scope, and control project costs.
• Assist with internal project financials, staffing, legal coordination, risk management, change management, and human resource issues.
• Serve as primary point of contact with client regarding efforts such as client coordination, strategic planning, master scope management, budget finances, subcontracting, project staffing, environmental compliance, facility support and schedule attainment.
• Manage all aspects of project communication
• Develop and implement project policies and procedures, establish project controls systems and implement the project execution plan.
• Work closely with the Project Team to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to client’s satisfaction and that projects are following internal QA/QC guidelines.
• Report regularly on progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and any issues requiring office support.
 
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited curriculum or equivalent experience
• Minimum of seven years of utility substation project experience with at least 3 years related project management experience.
• Professional Engineering (PE) registration preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Must have ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of industry, government and public contracts on project-related matters.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills. Strong analytical and problem solving skill. Must be open to local travel.

Skilled in Program Management, Electric Utility, and Project Engineering. Strong background in the development of an engineering department and mentoring teams to the successful execution of client projects, creating and ensuring adherence of quality control standards, and maintaining excellent client relationships by providing innovative solutions that address and understand their unique needs.

Additional Requirements: 

• Must be willing to comply with all pre-employment screening, including but not limited to, drug testing, reference verification, education and employment verification, and background screening 
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. 
• Possess a valid Driver’s License

 Top Reasons to Work for Us:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Company Paid Holidays 
• Great Work-Life Balance
• Fun and Flexible Work Environment
• Organization with People-First Mentality
• Dynamic Leadership Team

 Full List of Benefits & Perks:

• Positive team environment
• Competitive salaries
• Flexible schedules
• Growth opportunities
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurances
• Paid time-off
• Paid holidays
• Volunteer leave
• Performance bonuses
• HRA and HSA
• Transit program
• Gym reimbursement
• Career coach on-staff
• Parental and maternity leave
• Supportive management
• Culture engagement group
• Professional development assistance
• Employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Quarterly team-building outings
• Laidback office culture, including pool table, arcade games, and happy hour
• Meditation space, nap room, and nursing mothers’ room

Training:

KDM Engineering provides its new employees with a one-of-a-kind, client-recognized training and mentorship program. We give our new recruits the opportunity to become effective and knowledgeable engineers at a much faster pace than our competitors. New recruits will be exposed to multiple departments and projects through our hands-on learning approach.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

KDM Engineering strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

About KDM Engineering:

KDM Engineering is a minority- and woman-owned professional engineering firm focusing on power delivery, gas distribution, and telecommunications designs. Established in 2012, KDM is headquartered in Chicago with branch offices on the East Coast.

KDM specializes in power and energy engineering design, distribution engineering, substation engineering, civil engineering, fiber engineering, utility coordination, AutoCAD/drafting, program/project management, and permitting. Following our core values of safety, quality, integrity, teamwork, and dedication, we’ve built a proven track record of success in responding to our clients’ needs, budgets, and schedules. We are nationally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE).

Our talented, diverse team brings an abundance of design and project management experience to their projects. We will continue to prove that when organizations are committed to diversity and inclusion, they are more successful because they bring together different backgrounds, experiences, and ways of thinking, offering unique and varied perspectives when solving problems.

At KDM we take pride in our professionalism, and there’s no denying we have a distinct edge over our competition in providing outstanding technical expertise, resulting in consistent recognition by our clients as a top engineering firm.