Project Director

Who You’ll Work With

You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team, empowered to make an impact, valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-class professional consultant. You will be surrounded by leaders committed to creating an environment that enables your success and fulfillment.

As a Construction Director, you will work with a team of industry experts to help the world’s leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You will join our Architecture + Engineering + Construction (AEC) Business and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Client Relations & Business Development
  • Guide projects from conception to fruition, ensuring alignment with client and organizational objectives.
  • Lead in risk assessment, contract negotiations, and making critical fee and pricing decisions.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for market leaders, symbolizing excellence in project performance.
  • Identify new opportunities and actively participate in developing proposals that define the scope of work, achieving clients’ objectives and supporting group decisions.
• Project Management & Operational Excellence
  • Maintain oversight on budget and financial aspects, ensuring fiscal responsibility throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Take charge in Construction & Design/Build initiatives, with key responsibilities in estimating and proposal crafting.
  • Ensure estimate, design, schedule sequencing, and proposal stages meet client expectations in terms of budget, aesthetics, scope, and schedule.
• Team Leadership & Development
  • Communicate project goals and requirements effectively, leading your team to success.
  • Mentor, develop, and train team members, guiding them toward achieving personal and professional milestones.
  • Lead by example in all team roles, fostering unity and collaboration.
  • Step into every role on the project as needed to maintain team effectiveness and morale.
• Technical Proficiency & Quality Assurance & Safety Focus
  • Oversee the entire spectrum of construction activities, from initial estimates to contractor bidding processes for industrial facilities and structures (e.g., Cold Storage Distribution Centers, Food & Beverage Processing, Packaging & Distribution Centers, Life Science and Advanced Technology Manufacturing Facilities, Industrial Tilt Wall Distribution Centers, ASRS Robotics Distribution Centers, Data Centers, Clean Room/Dry Room Construction, MEP Driven Projects).
  • Ensure every aspect of the project aligns with company standards, industry norms, and regulatory requirements.
  • Implement and enforce comprehensive safety programs and monitor jobsite safety.

Requirements

• Experience & Industry Knowledge
  • 15+ years in diverse construction roles and 8+ years in construction management and leading teams.
  • Proven ability to lead complex industrial construction projects end-to-end.
  • Prowess in Construction and A&E design-build projects, with a focus on industrial structures.
  • Experience in the food, beverage, consumer goods, or life science sector preferred.
  • Excellent leadership and team development skills.
  • Proven track record of managing industrial projects valued between $50K and $50M.
  • Familiarity with process systems and proficiency in reading P&IDs.
  • Safety-focused with experience implementing comprehensive safety programs and monitoring jobsite safety.
  • Technologically savvy and quick to learn project management software, scheduling programs, building information systems, etc.
  • Willingness to travel as needed for client meetings, AHJ meetings, internal meetings, and site visits.
• Technical Skills
  • Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, Timberline, AutoCAD, or Revit.
  • Strong grasp of prime contract requirements including creation of estimates, schedules, scopes, and budgets.
  • OSHA 10- or 30-hour certification.
  • Construction project management certification (preferred).
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field (preferred).
  • Contractor Qualifier License(s) or a willingness to obtain licensure in numerous states.

Benefits

Our culture and commitment to our people set us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Our model and entrepreneurial mindset offer a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible path.

• Professional development resources and mentorships, including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools.
• Surrounded by exceptional talent who will support your development as both a world-class engineer and a highly effective leader.

Pay

For candidates based in California, the anticipated base salary range for this position is $150,000 to $200,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and location. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for bonuses, incentives, and other company benefits.