Director, Project Management, Houston Team Lead

Responsibilities

• Serve as the leader of the Houston Project Management practice, providing strategic direction, operational oversight, and accountability for the growth, performance, and delivery excellence of the local project management business.
• Lead and manage the Houston-based Project Management team, ensuring appropriate staffing, professional development, succession planning, utilization, and alignment with business objectives.
• Drive the expansion of Turner & Townsend's Project Management presence in the Houston market through client engagement, business development initiatives, industry involvement, and strategic relationship management.
• Foster collaboration across business lines, offices, and sectors to promote a One Business culture and maximize opportunities for integrated service delivery.
• Establish and maintain project management delivery standards, governance frameworks, quality controls, and best practices to ensure consistent and successful project outcomes.
• Act as the senior escalation point for Houston-based project management commissions, providing executive oversight and guidance on project performance, commercial matters, risk management, and client satisfaction.
• Oversee workforce planning and resource allocation across the Houston Project Management team to ensure optimal utilization, capability development, and delivery of client commitments.
• Partner with regional and national leadership to develop and execute growth strategies, annual business plans, revenue targets, and operational objectives for the Houston office.
• Represent Turner & Townsend in the Houston business community through industry organizations, conferences, client events, and professional associations, enhancing brand recognition and market visibility.
• Champion a culture of accountability, inclusion, innovation, and continuous improvement while developing future leaders within the Houston Project Management practice.
• Set a clear strategy and ambition with the team in line with our Business Plan
• Grow and develop exceptional people, promoting a culture of learning, respect and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or a related field. Graduate degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering is preferred.
• 12+ years of relevant construction project management experience.
• 2+ years managing large high performing multi-discipline teams in a consulting environment.
• Proven track record of managing successful project management service delivery for clients.
• Exceptional Business development ambition and acumen and demonstrated experience in achieving drive business growth.
• Demonstrates excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational, and communication skills.