Project Director

About Us

TRC, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, TRC and WSP’s 83,000 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects.

At TRC, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time. From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions, clients look to TRC for breakthrough thinking backed by the innovative follow-through of an industry leader.

We recognize that the expertise of our staff is our strongest asset, so we generously reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications.

Overview

This role may work out of other TRC offices anywhere in the US. The Project Director manages complex pipeline and/or related facility projects and proposals and is responsible for cross-functional integration of teams across the project. The Project Manager (PM) manages assigned projects from the proposal stage through project completion, ensuring appropriate resources are assigned and deliverables are issued on time and on budget as dictated by project scope and schedule.

The PM is responsible for managing project budget and schedule via the change management process, keeping the project accounting system current with project contract value and estimate at completion values. The PM will fully understand project details to ensure alignment across all disciplines and lead cross-functional teams. The PM will maintain a high degree of external and internal customer service through clear and timely communication and project reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams in successful execution of complex projects, acting as primary project advocate and point of communication.
• Lead cross-functional teams consisting of ROW acquisition, engineering, civil and environmental surveys, permitting, procurement, and other disciplines to ensure collaboration, alignment, and workflow efficiencies.
• Project proposal development for complex projects, including:
  • Ensuring a clear understanding by all disciplines of project scope and terms.
  • Facilitating proposal development, including project execution plan, estimation, compilation, and on-time delivery to meet all requirements.
  • Facilitating legal review by TRC Legal Staff prior to contract signing.
  • Facilitating quotes for subcontracted services and material procurement.
  • Compiling project risks and evaluating probability, impact, and mitigation planning.
• Project resource management, including:
  • Ensuring adequate resources are assigned to the project.
  • Monitoring and reporting man-hours against budget.
  • Subcontractor management and procurement execution and tracking.
  • Managing multiple remote resources and coordinating activities across disciplines and offices.
• Project financial management, including:
  • Ensuring the project’s budgeted costs and profits are met or improved.
  • Strategizing and implementing methodology to increase project margins.
  • Timely and comprehensive change order management.
  • Establishment and maintenance of project cash flows.
  • Facilitating efficient project billing within company accounting practices.
  • Implementing earned value tracking and reporting.
• Project schedule management, including:
  • Development and upkeep of project schedules for complex projects.
  • Understanding and scheduling project development and construction, including sequencing of critical milestones and interdependencies.
• Understand the requirements of TRC’s Quality Control Program and ensure appropriate time, resources, and schedule milestones are included in project planning and adhered to during execution.
• Project administration, including proper capture and filing of all project documentation such as contract documents, invoices, meeting minutes, project reports, and communications.
• Effectively communicate with clients, project teams, and TRC management through timely and accurate internal and external reporting, efficient project meetings, and ensuring communication between all project disciplines.
• Demonstrate safety as a priority through safety leadership and adherence to TRC and client safety policies.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Business Management, Finance, Environmental Sciences, or Construction Management from an accredited school or University is required.
• Experience: 15+ years of project experience is required, with a minimum of 5 years leading cross-discipline teams.
• Preferred project scopes include pipeline, electrical transmission, fiber, and other applicable linear projects.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams consisting of ROW acquisition, engineering, civil and environmental surveys, permitting, procurement, and other disciplines with proven ability to integrate efficiently.
• Large diameter FERC 7(c) pipeline expertise is a plus.
• Engineer, Procure, Construction Management (EPCM) experience is a plus.
• Ability to work project details to ensure alignment and integration across the team.
• Demonstrated ability in leadership, team building, time management, collaboration, accountability, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail for quality control of projects and submission of required deliverables.
• Experience with appropriate software tools (Microsoft Office, MS Project, etc.).
• Demonstrated skills in conflict management and organizational problem-solving.
• Demonstrated experience managing successful pipeline or transmission projects of complexity.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Position can be based in an existing TRC office.
• Position will require travel as necessary.
• Physically able to perform the essential functions of the position.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full-time or part-time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of the employee’s state of residence.

These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full-time, part-time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction-specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.

Pay

Salary Range: USD $169,852.80 - USD $200,000.00 per year.

Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program, contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.