Job Description

This role supports the Electric division by leading the expansion of Knobelsdorff’s mission critical presence in the data center market. You’ll be responsible for cultivating strategic partnerships, identifying early-stage project opportunities, and positioning KE as a trusted provider of electrical and utility solutions in the 5–15MW data center segment. Success in this role means owning client relationships, guiding project pursuit strategy, and fueling long-term growth—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:

• Identify and pursue growth opportunities in the 5–15MW data center space
• Develop new client relationships with data center developers, colocation providers, EPCs, and general contractors
• Lead early-stage discussions around design-build delivery, electrical scope, and site strategy
• Partner with estimating and engineering to align client needs with tailored solutions
• Support proposals, RFPs, and RFQs with compelling messaging and value propositions
• Represent KE at data center conferences, events, and networking forums
• Deliver presentations and executive briefings to industry stakeholders
• Maintain accurate CRM reporting and pipeline tracking
• Monitor industry trends and provide input on long-term growth initiatives

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:

• 5+ years of business development experience in construction, data centers, or mission critical infrastructure
• Strong existing network of clients and partners in the data center sector
• Understanding of electrical systems including medium voltage, UPS, generators, and power distribution
• Experience with the design-build project delivery model
• Ability to communicate technical concepts in a clear, business-focused way
• Track record of building client trust and securing long-term partnerships
• Strong organization, CRM fluency, and follow-through on sales activity
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• Involvement in industry organizations and events is a plus

Bonus Qualifications

• Military leadership or technical background (e.g., Navy Nuke, Seabees, Air Force Power Production)
• Experience in electrical contracting, integration, or utility-scale infrastructure
• Familiarity with cast-in-place or precast is a plus

Additional Information

Total Rewards Statement

As 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 employees
• HSA contributions to support your medical expenses
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• 401(k) with competitive company match
• Profit sharing and performance-based incentives
• Paid weekly with competitive wages
• PTO, six paid holidays, and education reimbursement
• Exclusive employee discounts through Working Advantage

We believe your work should be rewarded with more than just a paycheck. At KE, we invest in your total wellbeing.

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, and travel for business development meetings
• Occasional air travel and site visits to client offices and project locations

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Knobelsdorff is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities 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.

We believe in hiring the best person for the job, period. If you’ve got the skills, work ethic, and mindset to Own It, you’ll find a place here. If you need accommodation during the hiring process, let us know and we’ll work with you.

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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.
• EEO is the Law poster English– Spanish
• EEO is the Law Supplement poster English– Spanish
• Pay Transparency Policy Statement English