Company DescriptionWorking at KnobelsdorffAlong 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 DescriptionPurpose:

Maintain complete accountability for the scope of each assigned project, ensuring completion according to schedule and within budget. Serve as the primary customer interface within the enterprise ensuring appropriate communication flow between internal and external project team members. ResponsibilitiesLead multiple solar projects from handoff through closeout, overseeing project scope, contracts, schedules, budgets, safety requirements, and overall execution.

Develop and maintain project schedules, coordinating with Construction Managers and the General Superintendent to ensure personnel, equipment, materials, and subcontractors are available to meet critical milestones.

Manage project financials, including weekly budget and cost-code reviews, cost-to-complete forecasting, revenue forecasting, billing, SOVs, and financial updates in Viewpoint.

Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, providing project updates, managing deliverables, addressing contract requirements, and creating, submitting, and tracking change orders.

Partner with Engineering, Pre-Construction, and Estimating on project scope, submittals, RFIs, constructability, customer requirements, and clarification needed for successful execution.

Coordinate materials, equipment, and subcontractors, including tracking orders and delivery timelines, requesting subcontractor quotes, awarding work within budget, and ensuring work meets project requirements.

Support safe field execution by partnering with Construction Managers to ensure required safety materials, documentation, forms, and reporting are in place and KE safety procedures are followed.

Lead project handoff, kickoff, coordination, and closeout meetings with field and support teams to align on scope, schedule, budget, benchmarks, performance goals, and project expectations.

Monitor project performance through regular site visits, communicating with field teams on progress, scheduled versus actual completion, cost-code performance, and support needs.

Manage project closeout, including customer punch-list items, final invoicing and deliverables, lessons learned, and feedback to Pre-Construction and Estimating to improve future bids and project execution.

Qualifications

•This position will be based in our Goodhue location 5 days per week with 20% travel to project sites. 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!

Proven working experience in utility grade photovoltaic project management.

Ability to oversee and report progress daily to the leadership team, to ensure the projects are completed on time and on budget.

Experience with basic Project Management and resource coordination, to include: estimating, planning, scheduling, cost management, materials/purchasing, operations and maintenance, and client-facing.

Ability to develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as the project team.

Ability to meet with clients to take capture project details and clarify specific requirements of each project.

Excellent organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.

Ability to meet budgetary objectives and to adjust to project constraints based on analysis.

Experience with tracking project performance, analyzing the project upon completion with short- and long-term milestones.

Ability to delegate project tasks to project team members, based on individual strengths, skill sets and experience.

Ability to work on tight deadlines under pressure.

Competency in Microsoft applications included Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Manage project files, drawings, documents & records in our project system.

Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills.

Willing to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Willing to work on some out-of-town projects.

Additional duties as assigned.

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

Pay Range:

$90,000 to $120,000 per year DOEWe believe your work should be rewarded with more than just a paycheck. At KE, we invest in your total wellbeing.

Total Rewards StatementAs 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 employeesHSA contributions to support your medical expensesCompany-paid life insurance and disability coverage401(k) with competitive company matchPerformance-based incentivesPaid weekly with competitive wagesPTO, six paid holidays, and education reimbursementExclusive employee discounts through Working AdvantageWe believe your work should be rewarded with more than just a paycheck. At KE, we invest in your total wellbeing.

Physical RequirementsThe 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.

Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, and walk for extended periods of timeMust be physically capable of lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs

Accessibility:

If you need accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact Knobelsdorff Human Resources at 651-923-4970 or via email at [email protected].Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)Knobelsdorff (KE) is an EEO 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.

Applicants have rights under

Federal Employment Laws:

EEO is the Law (English/Spanish) KE participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please review the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work postersIf you need accommodation during the hiring process, let us know and we'll work with you.