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 1,900 professionals. You’ll work directly with clients and collaborate with industry experts in our Architecture + Engineering + Construction (AEC) Business. The environment is designed to value, care for, and challenge you, providing leadership that fosters success and fulfillment while positioning you for growth as a world‑class professional consultant.

What You’ll Do

• Lead regional construction engagements from initial client meetings through final closeouts for Food, Beverage, Life Science, Home and Personal Care markets.
• Ensure each project meets client satisfaction, budget adherence, timing precision, quality standards, and safety norms.
• Guide projects from conception to fruition, aligning them with client and organizational objectives.
• Conduct risk assessments, lead contract negotiations, and make critical fee and pricing decisions.
• Serve as the primary client liaison, representing the firm’s excellence in project performance.
• Identify new opportunities and contribute to proposal development that clearly defines scope and supports group decisions.
• Maintain oversight of budget and financial aspects throughout the project lifecycle.
• Champion Construction & Design‑Build initiatives, including estimating and proposal crafting.
• Create and guard project scope, schedule sequencing, and design to meet client expectations for budget, aesthetics, scope, and timeline.
• 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.
• Oversee the full spectrum of construction activities for industrial facilities such as cold‑storage distribution centers, food & beverage processing plants, packaging facilities, life‑science and advanced‑technology manufacturing sites, tilt‑wall distribution centers, ASRS robotics centers, data centers, clean rooms, MEP‑driven projects, etc.
• Ensure quality and compliance with company standards, industry norms, and regulatory requirements.
• Implement and enforce comprehensive safety programs and monitor job‑site safety.

What You’ll Bring

• 15+ years of diverse construction experience and 8+ years in construction management and team leadership.
• Proven ability to lead complex industrial construction projects end‑to‑end.
• Expertise in construction and A&E design‑build projects, especially for industrial structures; experience in food, beverage, consumer goods, or life‑science sectors preferred.
• Strong leadership and team‑development skills.
• Track record managing industrial projects valued between $50 K and $50 M.
• Familiarity with process systems and ability to read P&IDs.
• Safety‑focused mindset with experience implementing comprehensive safety programs and monitoring job‑site safety.
• Technologically savvy; quick learner of project‑management software, scheduling tools, and building‑information systems.
• 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 willingness to obtain licensure in multiple states.

Benefits and Professional Development

• Access to professional development resources and mentorship programs, including a First Year Experience program.
• Individual Development Plans and career‑path tools to support growth.
• Supportive culture built on mutual respect, integrity, and a focus on individual and collective success.
• Entrepreneurial mindset offering a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible career path.
• Opportunities to work alongside exceptional talent that supports both engineering expertise and leadership development.