Project Director

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior client interface for major capital programs, leading scope definition, execution strategy, proposal support, and long-term relationship management.
• Communicate project expectations and technical information clearly with clients and internal teams.
• Lead large, complex, multi-discipline capital projects from concept through start-up, ensuring performance in safety, quality, schedule, cost, and contractual compliance.
• Provide executive oversight for internal teams, subcontractors, and vendors. Guide staffing strategies, mentor project managers and project engineers, and support strong overall team performance.
• Oversee project controls including scope management, risk identification and mitigation, document control, scheduling, cost management, and use of project management software.
• Direct procurement and contracting strategies for major equipment, materials, and services, including application of T&M, Lump Sum, and GMP contracting methods.
• Partner with construction management to support installation, technical check-out, commissioning, and start-up, including coordination with OEMs and contractors.
• Lead teams through change by building alignment, fostering trust, and driving positive transitions across project phases.
• Apply strong analytical, facilitation, and organizational problem-solving skills to evaluate project challenges and make sound, timely decisions.
• Champion project and site safety culture, ensuring compliance with all Foth and client safety standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery by identifying execution efficiencies, advancing best practices, and contributing thought leadership.
• Support business development efforts by strengthening client relationships, identifying growth opportunities, and contributing to strategic pursuits.
• Travel as required (approximately 25–35 percent).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent technical experience.
• Industry experience in Consumer Products manufacturing.
• 15+ years of capital project experience, including leading multi-discipline teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead client engagements and influence senior-level stakeholders.
• Program management experience overseeing multiple related projects within a broader capital program, ensuring consistent delivery and alignment with client objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in Food & Beverage or Paper Converting environments.
• Experience guiding or mentoring project managers or project engineers.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience in an engineering consulting environment.
• Demonstrated ability to support or lead business development activities.