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 value. Starting your career with KE 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, KE is the place for you.
Job Description
Job Purpose
This role supports KE's Power Services Division by coordinating projects from kickoff through completion and ensuring project information, documentation, schedules, and resources remain organized and on track. You'll be responsible for project coordination, administrative support, procurement assistance, document management, and stakeholder communication that directly impacts project execution, team efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Success in this role means helping projects run smoothly, supporting Project Managers in achieving schedule and budget goals, and ensuring project deliverables are completed accurately and efficiently, all while upholding KE's commitment to Safety, People, Passion, and Performance. If you're someone who takes pride in doing things the right way and thrives in a fast-moving environment, this position is built for you.
What You'll Do
You'll be part of a team that gets things done, works with purpose, and takes pride in the results. Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:
Support Project Managers with project planning, coordination, and execution activities.
Create and maintain projects in Procore, Viewpoint, and other project management systems.
Track project schedules, permits, purchase orders, material orders, and key milestones.
Prepare and manage project documentation, reports, change requests, and status updates.
Maintain organized project files, drawings, records, and contract documentation.
Coordinate communication between project teams, clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
Support procurement efforts by tracking materials, equipment, and vendor activities.
Assist with budget tracking, forecasting, and project performance reporting.
Participate in project meetings and track action items, timelines, and deliverables.
Support preconstruction planning, drawing reviews, and project startup activities.
Monitor project deliverables and help ensure deadlines and commitments are met.
Identify opportunities to improve project processes and team efficiency.
Travel to project sites as needed to support project execution.
Qualifications
What You Bring
You're someone who shows up ready to work hard, learn fast, and contribute to a team that takes pride in doing things right. Successful candidates typically bring:
2+ years of experience in project coordination, construction or a related industry.
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage schedules, documentation, and multiple priorities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with Procore, Viewpoint, or similar project management systems preferred.
Knowledge of electrical, automation, industrial, or solar construction environments is a plus.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
This position requires onsite work in Eagan, MN, five days per week.
Pay Range
We 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: $50,000 - $65,000 per year
Physical Requirements
The 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.
Typical requirements may include:
Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, and stoop for extended periods.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Regular use of a computer, phone, and standard office equipment.
Ability to review project documentation, drawings, and schedules.
Ability to travel to project sites as needed.
Accessibility: If you need accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact KE Human Resources at [email protected]
Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)
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:
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 posters
If you need accommodation during the hiring process, let us know and we’ll work with you.
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 posters.
If you need accommodation during the hiring process, let us know and we’ll work with you.
