Director
About the role
We are representing an opportunity for an experienced leader to support complex project controls across multiple engagements in a fast-paced environment. Our team is looking for a candidate who can help drive accurate cost management, risk awareness, and clear communication throughout the project lifecycle. With over 26 years of industry experience, SSi People has built its reputation and expertise on putting people first. Everything we do works toward delivering exceptional experience for our consultants, our clients, and our internal team. Through a genuine commitment to people in everything we do. We have developed refined processes and a stellar internal team to deliver talent quickly. More importantly, we focus on building long-term relationships, not transactions. Putting people first is just what we do well.
Responsibilities
- Lead project controls across multiple large-scale, complex projects and support delivery through all stages.
- Prepare detailed construction cost and project cost estimates from conceptual design through final construction documents.
- Assess risk, support change management, prepare bid analysis, and provide project progress reporting to stakeholders.
- Partner with internal and external teams to support client service, value engineering, design option reviews, and project audits.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, preferably in Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.
- 10+ years of experience as an Estimator, Cost Manager, or in a similar role.
- Experience with both pre-contract and post-contract management project work; ability to generate AACE level 1-5 cost evaluations.
- Strong knowledge of estimating software and benchmarking tools; familiarity with Cost-X, On-Screen Takeoff, or other estimating software is preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and ability to manage multiple projects while adapting to changing priorities.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to meet the stated background check requirements.