Project Director

Job Title: Project Director

Location: Charlotte, NC

Type: Direct Hire

Work Schedule: Monday – Thursday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Friday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Relocation: Available for the right candidate

Overview

System One is seeking a Project Director to lead engineering project delivery and oversee a portfolio of complex projects within the process, energy, and chemical industries. This is a high-impact leadership role focused on driving project performance, developing teams, and building strong client relationships across a growing project portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering project delivery, ensuring alignment with best practices, procedures, and performance goals
• Oversee a portfolio of projects, ensuring delivery of as-sold margins and strong cash performance
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and development for project management teams
• Drive talent development, including hiring, training, and coaching of engineering project professionals
• Partner with business development and operations teams on project strategy and execution planning
• Support proposal development, presentations, and execution team formation
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients
• Participate in contract and change order negotiations
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to client satisfaction
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and regional partners to support broader organizational strategy
• Continuously improve project management processes and procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline
• 15+ years of industry experience, including 10+ years in project management
• Experience managing capital projects within process, energy, or chemical industries
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and managing vendor relationships
• Strong business acumen and client-facing experienceDemonstrated leadership, communication, and team development skills
• Experience managing teams of 5+ individuals

Benefits

Eligible employees benefit from health and welfare coverage including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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