Internal Job Title: Project Director
External/Business Card Title: Project Director
Department/Team: Varies
Location: Varies
Salary Grade:
FLSA Classification: To be filled in by HR
Level: To be filled in by HR
Reports to (Title): Varies
Position Summary
The Project Director provides oversight and coordination of high-profile and/or complex projects/programs and the corresponding project team members. They are responsible for the overall project management quality and client experience of assigned projects. The Project Director trains, mentors and provides senior leadership to project team members.
Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities
Project/Program Management
- Observes performance of project managers and provides coaching, mentoring and constructive feedback.
- Oversees overall project quality within their sector, including communication around strategies and opportunities and acting as a resource to all Project Managers.
- Performs a range of project/program management responsibilities in collaboration with Project Managers.
- Guides Project Managers in identifying and incorporating project stakeholder values into project execution and communication plan and developing strategic project goals and objectives.
- Provides subject matter expertise on project execution and technical input on project production.
- Supports Project Managers with identifying and mitigating risk throughout the life cycle of the project and managing project financial performance.
- Champions the project value with internal stakeholders.
Professional Engineer & Engineer of Record
(where applicable)
- Consistently performs to a higher standard of industry-wide expectations associated with carrying a PE license and being enabled as an Engineer of Record (EOR), including making reasonable engineering decisions and delivering the highest quality of work and accountability to projects.
- May be enabled as an Engineer of Record, having additional involvement, oversight, responsibility and accountability for the overall signing and sealing of projects.
Business Development
- Leads the development, establishment and maintenance of relationships with strategic partners and customers in support of and to expand business opportunities.
- Participates in client, company and/or industry events to build and maintain professional relationships.
Client Experience
- Serves as a corporate leadership level contact for projects/programs as needed.
- Partners with sector and practice leadership to develop quality and client satisfaction strategies and metrics.
- Partners with Project Managers to create and maintain client communication strategies that deliver a consistent client experience.
- Ensures their sector's overall quality and client satisfaction standards are met.
Leadership
- Fosters an engaged and dynamic project team culture.
- Proactively advises, coaches and mentors less experienced Designers, Engineers and/or Project Managers across teams or practices, providing oversight and guidance on technical and project execution and communication.
- Partners with sector leadership to establish and implement goals, policies, objectives standards and strategies related to project management at the sector and/or practice level.
- Acts as an escalation resource to resolve project-related conflicts involving owners, architects and contractors as needed.
- Supports sector and practice leadership by demonstrating and advocating for project management quality and standards across project teams.
Core Competencies
Communication
- Drives a timely exchange of information.
- Breaks down communication barriers.
- Unites diverse ideas to achieve best results.
- Communicates comfortably with a wide variety of stakeholders.
Integrity
- Leads with humility sharing lessons learned to help others.
- Adapts leadership style naturally in response to challenges.
- Demonstrates great care and consideration for others.
- Prioritizes candor to build trust and advance a culture of accountability.
Quality Orientation
- Aligns development with company-wide technical expertise and capabilities.
- Communicates passion and motivates others to achieve high-quality outcomes and client experience.
- Empowers others to deal with ambiguity and maintain consistent standard of service and results.
- Engages the resources in response to areas in need of improvement.
Teamwork/Inclusion
- Connects others to build strong networks and teams.
- Promotes a culture of partnerships to increase diversity in decisions and solutions.
- Values the impact diversity has on company success.
- Plays key role in bringing on strategic and top talent.
Continuous Learning
- Interfaces with industry leaders to maintain accurate pulse of relevant market/s.
- Builds an environment that rewards initiative and learning.
- Advocates for innovative ways of doing things.
- Empowers others to contribute imaginative solutions and challenge the status quo.
- Aligns leadership development with current and future company needs.
Functional/Technical Expertise
- Clarifies company goals and strategies, aligns management-level performance metrics appropriately, and provides ongoing coaching to maximize success.
- Maintains relationships throughout the industry to advance company goals.
- Leverages expertise and depth of experience to manage risks with opportunity.
- Makes decisions in the best interest of the company.
- Leads purposefully through change and empowers others to respond confidently.
- Wins buy-in and consensus by building solid businesses cases.
Required Education, Experience, Licenses & Technical Competencies
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, science, technology, or business preferred. 4 years of relevant experience within the AEC or Professional Services industry will be considered in lieu of requisite education.
- 20 years of relevant experience required, including a minimum of 16 years cumulative of project management experience
- Demonstrated advanced proficiency in project management standards and execution required
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge and application of building design and construction principles required
- Project management certification preferred
- Self-starter with the ability to influence and motivate others to achieve goals
- Proven track record of effective collaboration, communication and maintaining effective relationships with project stakeholders over time
Physical & Other Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.
- Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
Let’s Talk PerksWe take care of our people. As a Henderson employee, you’ll enjoy some pretty awesome perks. Trust us, your friends will all have work envy.
Culture- Flexible Work Hours (Because we all need to balance work and life.)
- Casual Dress Code (Be yourself, please.)
- Paid Volunteer Time (We literally pay you to volunteer.)
- Paid Parental Leave (Because we know both parents deserve to be there for a new child.)
- Health and Wellness Initiatives (Get Fit and Stay Fit.)
- Receptive and Forward-Thinking Leadership (Our doors are always open.)
- Clear Career Path Options (We want you to excel.)
Benefits- Industry-leading 401K match and profit sharing (When the company succeeds, we all share in that success.)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (Yes, our employees are the owners.)
- Paid Training for Professional Development (We’ll pay for the time you take getting better at what you do.)
- Performance Bonuses (When you do well, we reward you for your work.)
- Comprehensive and Extensive Insurance (We’ve got you covered.)
- Paid Term Life and Disability (We’ve got your family covered, too.)
- Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts (We’ll help you take advantage of tax savings.)
- Paid Time Off and Sick Time off (Take a break. You deserve it!)
- Financial Wellness & Coaching Program (Financial security makes you a happier team member.)
More information can be found here - https://www.hendersonengineers.com/careers/.
