Project Director; Energy Services

At Ardurra, we’re more than an engineering and consulting firm—we’re a team dedicated to shaping the future through smart solutions and strong partnerships. Our mission is simple: empower our people to deliver innovative, sustainable projects that make a real impact on communities. Guided by our core values—Client Driven, Uniquely Nimble, Low Bureaucracy, Team Collaboration, Unlimited Opportunities, Relationship Focused, and Entrepreneurial Spirit—we foster a culture that puts people first.

The Project Director makes decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative and have an important impact on extensive professional activities. In addition to being an extremely competent engineer, managing projects so that they are completed on time and on budget, and actively participating in bringing work into the firm, the Project Director is responsible for being the technical director for projects within the particular discipline which they direct.

If the project requires a combination of in‑house technical expertise, this requires being responsible for the portion of the project that falls within his or her area of technical authority. This job description does not suggest or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. They will be required to follow other instructions and to perform other duties assigned by their supervisor.

This position is available out of Seattle, WA or Everett, WA on a Hybrid schedule.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include the following:

• • In a supervisory capacity, plans, develops, coordinates, and directs a large and important project or a number of small projects with many complex features.
  • In a supervisory capacity, is responsible for an important segment of the professional program of the organization. Recommends facilities, personnel, and funds required to carry out programs.
  • As an individual researcher and consultant, is a recognized leader and authority in a broad area of specialization or in a narrow but intensely specialized field. Selects research problems to further the organization’s objectives.
• Leads marketing projects within area of expertise. Meets clients, determines their needs, and prepares proposals.
• Identifies prospective clients, and in conjunction with the marketing department arranges to make a proposal. Takes an active or lead role in the proposal process.
• Prepares (or reviews) contract scopes, estimated work hours, and proposed budget based on the firm’s schedule of fees. Leads or participates in contract negotiations.
• Assign personnel to the various projects within area of expertise.
• Serves as a senior project manager or senior project engineer on complex projects and as a designated client contact.
• Serves as representative of the firm to certain major clients and manages significant marketing responsibilities to obtain work for the firm.
• Prepares and monitors project budgets. Has overall responsibility for the profitability of his/her projects.
• Ability to work independently and self-motivate to take projects to completion
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal team members and client

• Leading a design team and managing tasks related to the detailed studies, modeling, and designs associated with the management of energy services projects and related facilities. This could be in the areas of transmission lines or in substations.
• Writing (or reviewing) technical reports and design briefs to document analyses
• Taking responsibility for the quality of written, technical, and graphic work for projects within the energy services team.

• Experience with the planning and design of power distribution systems, ideally with organizations in the Pacific Northwest.
• Experience with the planning and design of electrical substations ideally with organizations in the Pacific Northwest.

Supervises Project Managers and Engineers, as assigned.

Has substantial amounts of authority to meet prospective clients and to represent the firm…