Design Project Director

Job Description

At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry. We are looking for a talented Design Project Director to join our dedicated team at our office located in Burlington, Massachusetts
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In this role, you will manage and coordinate project management activities based in our Burlington, MA office and will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day execution of multiple EPCMV Project Teams within Operations. Focuses on the development of client relations, IPS staff careers, and drives safe and profitable operational performance for the business.

• Supporting the Senior Director, leads Project Delivery Team(s) activities, including Design interface and coordination, Safety, Preconstruction services, Quality, Procurement, Estimating, Cost, and Schedule risk management, and design assist subcontractor field services, and our CQV team integration into the overall EPCMV project delivery.
• Supports the Senior Director in the establishment of goals and development of the execution plan for the Project Delivery team(s).
• Periodically monitors performance versus project goals and implements corrective actions.
• Supports the Senior Director in the business development functions for the Project Delivery group.
• Protects the corporation through the application of prudent risk management techniques.

• Provides day-to-day direction of all Project Delivery group operations, including design coordination and management of scope and schedule, preconstruction, estimating, procurement, project management, construction site management, and construction site safety.
• Oversees the development of Project Delivery group contracts, aggressively protecting corporate positions.
• Oversees project execution planning across all Project Delivery group projects.
• Oversees project estimating and budgeting across all Project Delivery group projects.
• Directs the Change Management process.
• Assumes day-to-day responsibility for the hiring, training, and development of Project Delivery group staff.
• Works with Project Directors and Project Managers to resolve project cost, schedule, and quality non-conformances.
• Surveys and monitors construction sites as required to meet other responsibilities.
• Meets with clients as required, reviews, and assigns his team other responsibilities.
• Serves as a secondary point of contact to the Senior Director and/or Project Manager for clients.
• Leads the development of PD group systems, procedures, and policies.
• Reviews project performance with PD group staff periodically.
• Directs Project Delivery group activities to ensure achievement of budgeted profits.
• Evaluates Project(s) resource requirements and manages Project(s) staff levels to support those requirements.
• Trains project assignees on good project management techniques and develops the skills of all assigned personnel.
• Assures that staff utilization is managed for the Project Delivery Division in the Region.

• Supports project/client development process with presentations and related marketing activities.
• Coordinates with Senior Director and other IPS divisions to pursue business opportunities.
• Prepares and supports the Senior Director in preparation of Project Delivery proposals.

• Maintains personal competency in relevant professional areas.
• Maintains long-term industry relationships.
• Participates in professional and community associations.

The salary offered for this role is between $201,000 and $309,000, but the actual salary offered is dependent on experience, skill set, and education.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline, or an equivalent technical degree.
• 15+ years of experience in Project Delivery, five of which must be in a management role.

• Must be able to stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods.
• Must possess the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as required.
• Must be able to…