Purpose: In this position, you will be the leader of the field teams; be responsible for planning and overseeing multiple projects simultaneously including planning and designating project resources, preparing budgets, and monitoring progress; all while keeping Knobelsdorff leadership informed from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee field resources from a program level
• Provide overall division technical leadership
• Assist PM/CM with planning and monitoring resource needs
• Evaluate team members' capabilities and skills to use in team resource planning.
• Set direction around the work plan
• Set direction around the completion of individual work plans
• Oversee all construction activities at a program level
• Steps in and shows Crew Lead/CM/Foreman how to complete the work the KE Way
• Provides feedback on where processes can be improved
• Provides feedback to CM/Foreman/Project managers on performance
• Perform coaching as determined through collaborations with company and project leadership
• Participate in the interviewing and hiring of CM and Foreman
• Provides coaching and leadership around production goals and cost management
• Participate in design constructability review
• Participate and provides direction around project-specific BOM creation
• Provides educational opportunities for team development
• Participate and provides input in overall corporate planning
• Knowledge of current electrical codes, construction methods, and best practices.
• Represent the company at on-site walkthroughs for project opportunities as requested
• Manage in-house crews and subcontractors performing work on projects assigned from a program level
• Work to reduce costs through good planning and timely execution of the work
• Willingness to take responsibility for the supervision of projects assigned, coordination with onsite Foreman
• Review and adherence to project budgets
• Lead and instill a culture of safety across multiple project sites.
• Facilitate accurate and timely field reporting through training and reinforcement
• Maintain quality control methods on multiple project sites.
• Manage project files, drawings, documents & records in our project system.
• Assist in recruiting efforts.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• The requirements listed in job descriptions are guidelines, not fixed rules. You do not have to satisfy every requirement or meet every qualification listed. If you feel you are an excellent candidate, we encourage you to apply.
• 7 years of experience leading electrical construction teams. Photovoltaic experience preferred.
• Leadership with skills to positively influence others, collaborate with teammates, communicate on the level of others, listen and understand people in circumstances common in the workplace
• Independent work style and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Must be available to travel extensively (up to 100%) within regional states, including overnight stays for up to weeks at a time if required.
• Willing to travel to work on out-of-town projects.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that represents a history of safe and competent driving.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, walk, and sit for long periods of time
• Must be capable of working in inclement conditions to include extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Must be physically capable of lifting and carrying up to 80 lbs.

• Accessibility: If you need accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact Knobelsdorff Human Resources at 651-923-4970or via email at HR@KEway.com.

Why Work for Knobelsdorff

In the early 1980s, in a small garage on a plot of family-owned land, Knobelsdorff Enterprises began. At the beginning KE was a small operation, serving local agricultural and industrial facilities. Three decades of hard work, and a commitment to excellence has grown KE into four divisions. Teamwork, and dedication to our core values has expanded our operations nationwide and have grown to surpass 200 employees. We continue to grow, and drive success with the same steadfast dedication, and core values since the start. Join us today!

• We offer our employees a career with plenty of room to grow. We offer customizable training programs, and educational stipends so employees can continue to develop.
• Great benefits with a wide selection of options to choose from. Our benefit package includes a competitive compensation and benefits package, including paid health, dental, life, long-term disability, vacation, and a 401(k)-retirement plan with company match
• We offer an unparalleled culture that allows employees a work/home balance that fits their lifestyle choices. We have paid vacation based on years of service, as well as unpaid vacation to meet your own work/life balance choices.
• We have full time work booked years in advance to offer you sustainable employment.
• For more about our culture visit our careers page at https://www.knobelsdorffenterprises.com/careers

EEO

Knobelsdorff is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

• Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
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