Project Director, Construction

About the role

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 and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment. When you join Design Group as a Project Director, Construction, you are joining a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. In this role, 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. Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets 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. As a Project Director, Construction, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools. You will be surrounded by exceptional talent who will support your development as both a world-class engineer and a highly effective leader.

Responsibilities

• Steer regional construction engagements from initial client meetings to final closeouts for clients within the Food, Beverage, Life Science, Home and Personal Care Markets.
• Ensure each project reflects commitment to client satisfaction, budget adherence, timing precision, quality standards, and safety norms.
• Leverage the full potential of the team, fostering an environment ripe for growth and professional excellence.
• Utilize team capacity effectively and focus on team member development.
• Be supported by industry and project delivery experts who convert clients’ capital spending initiatives into commercialized solutions.
• Partner with leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to develop design-build and EPC projects.
• 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 the face of excellence in project performance.
• Identify new opportunities and actively participate in the development of proposals that accurately and concisely define the scope of work, achieving clients’ objectives and supporting group decisions.
• Maintain a hawk‑eye view 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 that estimate, design, schedule sequencing, and proposal stages meet client expectations in terms of budget, aesthetics, scope, and schedule.
• Communicate project goals and requirements effectively, leading the team to success.
• Mentor, develop, and train team members, guiding them toward personal and professional milestones.
• Lead by example in all team roles, fostering unity and collaboration.
• Step into any role on the project as needed