Project Director, Cost Management
About the role
As a Project Director at Linesight, you will lead highly experienced, culturally diverse, and passionate teams, nurturing a strong social dynamic and a shared sense of achievement. You will build on your vast industry experience, which will open doors, extend your skillset, and expand your perspective. We will empower, support, and enable you to take real responsibility so you can drive your career progression. You will be mentored by industry leaders and given the tools to grow, while contributing to our evolving business strategy. Lasting trusted relationships—both with our teams and clients—are central to how we operate.
Responsibilities
- Act as the key account manager in the pharma/life sciences team, developing client relationships based on partnership and trust
- Use your business development skills to engage new clients as well as secure repeat projects with existing clients
- Oversee key strategic client projects and apply your cost management expertise to achieve all project deliverables within contract performance measures
- Expertly negotiate contract terms and commercial agreements with external clients and contractors
- Foster top performance and growth for your employees through excellent mentorship and leadership
- Lead your team to deliver impeccable quality and client value
Requirements
- Strong operational management experience in a dynamic environment
- Experience in pre- and post-contract cost management within the Pharmaceutical/Life Sciences sector
- 15+ years’ experience in construction with previous cost management experience
- Confidence to head up meetings with clients
- A degree or comparable experience in cost management or quantity surveying
- Chartered and ideally a member of the RICS
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to thrive on building strong relationships with your team and clients through a shared purpose, openness, and fun
Work Environment
Hybrid: Up to 3 days onsite per week at the project location in Vacaville, CA, and 2 days remote. All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually with video required.
Pay
The salary range for this role is $168,000.00 to $200,000.00+ USD, with the actual salary offered dependent on experience, skill set, and education.
About Us
Linesight is a highly successful global project and cost management consultancy that keeps clients coming back—thanks to our people. We’re not like others; we’re unique, with fresh thinking and a focus on what truly matters. This has driven our evolution as we work in some of the most exciting and innovative sectors, partnering with prestigious companies to deliver major projects that contribute to a more sustainable built environment. We foster an open culture and flat structure where you can expect genuine care, respect, and empathy. With Linesight, you can truly discover the power of team.
Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
Linesight is committed to transparent, equal-opportunity employment practices. We are building a diverse and inclusive organization, accessible to all, based on a safe culture that enables everyone to be their true selves. We recognize that the more inclusive we are, the happier our people and the better our work will be. We ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or recruitment process and are accommodated in the workplace. If you require assistance or accommodation, please mention this in your application—we would love to hear from you.