Job Title
Managing Director, Project & Development Services
Job Description Summary
The Managing Director leads the local market strategy and team to drive growth, profitability, and operational excellence. This role partners with PDS Leadership to implement a standard operating procedure, ensuring financial transparency, superior client service, and consistent delivery. The Managing Director champions collaboration across business lines and fosters a culture of professionalism and integrity to achieve win-win solutions for clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
Job Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Market Growth & Business Development
- Develop and execute a strategic plan to grow revenue and market share within the local market.
- Lead business development efforts, cultivating relationships with internal and external clients to identify new opportunities.
- Promote the successes and capabilities of the PDS team to internal service lines and external stakeholders.
Team Leadership & Operational Excellence
- Manage and mentor the local PDS team, ensuring alignment with company standards and goals.
- Implement market-leading operating models for capital project delivery, driving consistency and efficiency.
- Establish and enforce regional standards for delivery, risk management, and assurance processes.
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
- Deepen client and stakeholder relationships by gathering insights and shaping service delivery to exceed expectations.
- Represent the local market in industry events and community initiatives to enhance brand visibility.
Financial & Risk Management
- Oversee P&L for the local business unit, ensuring accurate reporting, allocation, and reconciliation.
- Identify and mitigate operational risks while supporting strategic initiatives for sustainable growth.
Strategic Planning & Execution
- Assist in developing and communicating market-level strategies with clear targets and measurable outcomes.
- Support the evaluation and integration of new resources, technologies, or partnerships to enhance service delivery.
METRICS
- Contributes through the overall implementation of strategic direction in the Service Line.
- Demonstrates subject matter expertise in the development and completion of various project types.
- Provides overall leadership responsibility for people, resources, planning and budgeting within their local market, account or sub-region.
- Acts as the trusted business advisor and strategic partner by the clients both internally and externally.
- Lead the sourcing, pitching and securing of new business and projects within the local market.
BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field
- Master’s Degree Preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and MS Project
- Experience in client relations, client management and consulting
- 7+ years management experience
COMPETENCIES
- Complex Problem Solving, Functional and Business Strategy
- Operates across multiple service lines and/or regions
- Leadership/ Management Ability
- Well-rounded knowledge of various product types
