Project Director

Location: Charlotte, NC
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Job Summary

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead engineering project delivery efforts in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role offers the opportunity to oversee a diverse portfolio of projects within the process, energy, and chemical industries while guiding high-performing project management teams and building strong client relationships.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience managing complex engineering projects, a strong business mindset, and proven leadership capabilities to drive successful project outcomes and organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead overall engineering project delivery, ensuring alignment with established best practices, procedures, and performance expectations
• Manage a portfolio of projects, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, budget, and contractual requirements
• Drive financial performance, including achieving as-sold margins and cash flow objectives
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to project managers and project teams
• Support talent development initiatives, including recruiting, training, and performance management of project personnel
• Foster strong relationships with existing clients and support business development efforts to expand services and secure new work
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop project strategies, execution plans, and proposals
• Participate in contract and change order negotiations
• Ensure effective coordination across multiple engineering disciplines and vendor partners
• Promote continuous improvement of project management processes and standards
• Represent the organization at client meetings and industry events

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
• Minimum of 15 years of industry experience, including at least 10 years in project management
• Demonstrated experience managing small to large capital projects in the process, energy, or chemical industries
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage vendor relationships from project initiation through commissioning
• Experience managing teams of 5+ professionals
• Strong business acumen with a track record of delivering positive financial outcomes
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to operate effectively with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under the law. Assistance with the application process is available upon request.

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