Project Director

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Director to lead the successful delivery of large-scale engineering, design, construction management, design-build, and EPC/EPCM projects. This role is responsible for overall project execution, including scope, schedule, budget, safety, quality, risk management, and team leadership. The successful candidate will have a proven track record delivering complex capital projects valued between $400 million and $700 million+ and will provide strategic direction from project pursuit through completion.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead all aspects of project execution, including design, engineering, procurement, construction management, and commissioning activities.
• Provide leadership to proposal teams during bid and pursuit phases and transition projects effectively upon contract award.
• Develop and implement project execution strategies that ensure successful delivery against contractual obligations, budgets, schedules, and performance targets.
• Manage EPC, EPCM, Design-Build, Construction Management, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Lead monthly project reviews and ensure projects are executed in accordance with company standards, procedures, and project execution plans.
• Provide technical leadership, direction, motivation, and mentorship to project teams across multiple disciplines.
• Identify and implement recovery plans when project performance requires corrective action.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, vendors, and key stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for senior client representatives.
• Provide strategic guidance and leadership to ensure exceptional service delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Support business development activities and participate in client meetings, presentations, and project pursuits.

Commercial & Financial Management

• Maintain accountability for project profit and loss performance.
• Oversee scope management, schedule control, cost management, change management, cash flow, forecasting, and risk mitigation.
• Ensure effective contract administration and maintain a thorough understanding of contractual requirements.
• Monitor project performance metrics and provide executive-level reporting.

Team Development & Operational Excellence

• Promote a culture of safety, quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Review and approve project schedules, budgets, project milestones, and major deliverables.
• Support employee development, training, and succession planning initiatives.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team environment while maintaining high professional standards.
• Contribute to organizational improvement initiatives and operational best practices.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Master's degree preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 18 years of project management experience.
• Minimum 8 years of senior-level construction management or design management experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading major capital projects valued at $400M-$700M+.
• Previous experience successfully delivering large-scale engineering, construction, or EPC/EPCM projects.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex stakeholder environments.

Certifications

• OSHA 10 certification required.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• PMP, Six Sigma, or equivalent project management methodology certification preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Exceptional organizational and coordination abilities.
• Strong commercial awareness and financial management expertise.
• Ability to identify risks early and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Experience aligning project objectives with broader business and strategic goals.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to adapt to changing client and project requirements.

Working Environment

• Significant site-based project involvement with regular exposure to active construction environments.
• Frequent travel required.
• Ability to work on-site five days per week.
• Ability to perform site walks, inspections, and other activities associated with large-scale construction projects.