Senior Project Manager Healthcare Facility Design
KFI ENGINEERS PC · Lexington, Kentucky · Posted Jul 6, 2026 · $140,000 to $175,000 a year
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Senior Project Manager – Healthcare Facility Design
Regular Full Time Cincinnati, OH, US
30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1323
Position: Senior Project Manager
Reporting Relationship: Director, Healthcare
The Senior Project Manager plays a key role in the successful management of projects and the development of staff. This individual will provide technical and engineering leadership. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for a high level of customer satisfaction by ensuring expectations are clearly communicated and managed – both externally and internally. The successful candidate will also create a dynamic team environment by mentoring and coaching colleagues and fostering a highly collaborative working environment. This person will also actively support the business development process, through the writing of proposals and meeting with prospective and current customers, thereby clearly articulating KFI’s value proposition and unique differentiators.
Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:
- Oversees and participates in the engineering of projects in the department to assure that KFI quality, customer satisfaction and financial objectives are met.
- Actively manages assigned projects, driving them to completion. This will require a combination of strong delegation and follow‑up, combined with personal execution of work as needed.
- Allocates department resources to assure effective utilization and development of staff.
- Ensures that new opportunities are properly defined and scoped. Actively contributes to all aspects of the business development process (i.e., proposals and customer meetings).
- Manages staff, provides overall direction, and facilitates goal setting and performance reviews. Conducts one‑on‑one meetings with staff as required.
- Ensures the development and coaching of the talent needed to meet current and future organization goals.
- Provides technical and engineering support to other departments/disciplines. Conducts quality reviews on other projects as needed.
- Reviews invoices, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of billing activity.
- Willing to travel to project sites across the country.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum of 10+ years of professional engineering and project leadership experience.
- Strong working knowledge of design and construction processes, building systems, contract management and project delivery methods.
- Demonstrated experience managing projects related to healthcare facilities such as: hospitals, surgical centers, behavioral health, R&D, laboratories, etc.
- Possess strong interpersonal skills to enable effective development and leadership of Designers, Engineers and Project Managers.
- Superior project management skills and knowledge of related tools and processes.
- Strong influencing skills and has demonstrated the maturity and self‑confidence to work with senior business leaders and customers.
- Be naturally collaborative and possess the ability to assimilate a range of ideas, programs, or alternatives into a set of recommendations.
- Be self‑directed but thrive in an environment where consultation leads to superior outcomes.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of computer technology and specific areas of application, including MS Office.
Preferred
- Professional Engineer (PE) certification or willingness to pursue this designation.
- Experience in consulting engineering is preferred.
Working Conditions
- Some work locations will feature the tough terrain typical of construction sites.
- Travel: May include up to 25% domestic travel.
Core Behaviors
Accountable
- Demonstrates persistence in the achievement of goals.
- Acts with a sense of urgency.
- Takes responsibility for own actions.
Business Focus
- Demonstrates agility, adapts well to changes.
- Works well under pressure.
- Meets commitments to internal/external customers.
Project Execution
- Plans projects well, managing last-minute rushes and disruptions.
- Balances Speed and Quality.
- Looks for improvement in our delivery, tools and processes.
Demonstrates Respect for Others
- Keeps others adequately informed.
- Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views.
- Adapts communication style and method based on audience and situation.
Team Player
- Balances team and individual responsibilities.
- Shares expertise with others.
- Inspires respect and trust.
Managing People
- Develops employees’ skills and encourages growth.
- Consistently provides timely feedback to employees.
- Delegates effectively, providing clear direction and authority to act.
Benefits
- Health, dental and vision insurance coverage
- Virtual health services
- Health Savings Account (HSA) & Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for HDHP enrollees with KFI contributions
- Flexible Spending Accoun…