Project Director, Construction
Who You’ll Work With
You will join one of our 45 U.S. offices and become part of a committed team of over 1,500 professionals. You’ll work directly with clients and collaborate with industry experts in our Architecture + Engineering + Construction (AEC) Business. The environment is designed to empower you, value your contributions, and challenge you on the path to becoming a world‑class professional consultant.
What You’ll Do
As a Project Director, Construction you will lead regional construction engagements from initial client meetings through final closeouts for clients in the Food, Beverage, Life Science, Home and Personal Care markets. Your responsibilities include:
- Strategic Leadership, Client Relations & Business Development
- Guide projects from conception to fruition, ensuring alignment with client and organizational objectives.
- Lead risk assessment, contract negotiations, and critical fee and pricing decisions.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for market leaders, representing project performance excellence.
- Identify new opportunities and contribute to proposal development that clearly defines scope and meets client objectives.
- Project Management & Operational Excellence
- Maintain oversight of budget and financial aspects throughout the project lifecycle.
- Champion Construction & Design‑Build initiatives, including estimating and proposal crafting.
- Create and guard scope, schedule, and design sequencing to meet client expectations for budget, aesthetics, and timing.
- Team Leadership & Development
- Communicate project goals and requirements effectively, leading the team to success.
- Mentor, develop, and train team members, fostering personal and professional growth.
- Lead by example in all team roles, stepping into any role as needed to maintain effectiveness and morale.
- Technical Proficiency, Quality Assurance & Safety
- Oversee the full spectrum of construction activities for industrial facilities such as cold‑storage distribution centers, food & beverage processing plants, packaging facilities, life‑science manufacturing, ASRS robotics centers, data centers, clean rooms, MEP‑driven projects, etc.
- Ensure compliance with company standards, industry norms, and regulatory requirements.
- Implement and enforce comprehensive safety programs and monitor job‑site safety.
What You’ll Bring
Experience & Industry Knowledge
- 15+ years in diverse construction roles, including 8+ years in construction management and team leadership.
- Proven ability to lead complex industrial construction projects end‑to‑end.
- Experience with construction and A&E design‑build projects, preferably in food, beverage, consumer goods, or life‑science sectors.
- Track record managing industrial projects valued between $50 K and $50 M.
- Familiarity with process systems and ability to read P&IDs.
- Safety‑focused with experience implementing comprehensive safety programs.
- Willingness to travel for client meetings, AHJ meetings, internal meetings, and site visits.
Technical Skills
- Proficiency 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 willingness to obtain licensure in multiple states.
Culture & Commitment
Our culture is built on mutual respect, integrity, and a genuine interest in the success of each professional. We offer a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible career path supported by professional development resources such as a First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path tools. You will be surrounded by exceptional talent that will help you grow both as an engineer and as a leader.