Project Management Director, Americas - Houston - Jeff Smith and Associates

Description

Overview

Our client is a leading provider of technologies and solutions for water and wastewater treatment. They deliver proven, effective, and sustainable solutions for the disinfection and filtration of water.

Role

Due to company growth, our client is hiring a Project Management Director, Americas. This role is responsible for driving revenue and profitability for the business hub and is a key member of the leadership team. The Project Management Director sets the course, and strategic roadmap to accomplish the business goals in support of our customers, leveraging experience, knowledge, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

The Project Management Director plays a critical role in advancing the capabilities and effectiveness of the project management team. This position is responsible for driving project results within project execution, project controls, and manufacturing support. This role provides the overall leadership and strategy to a team of project managers executing projects globally in close collaboration with the project financial controlling team. Oversees critical path actions, risks, and contingencies in support of the project management team and their activities, including verification of budgets, communication plans, financial reporting, resource planning, and project close-out activities.

• Formulating departmental goals, strategies, and operating policies and procedures, and directing implementation of approved changes.


• Coaching for success and managing performance to transform the Project Execution Organization into a highly efficient and effective unit.


• Careful management of resources to ensure utilization and absorption levels are maintained through effective monitoring of staffing levels and financial requirements.


• Hands-on approach and leading from the front to increase accountability and performance.


• Apply the principles of continuous improvement to drive efficiency and excellence in project execution.

Additional responsibilities

• P & L responsibility with associated commercial and financial accountability, including revenues.


• Create structure, tools, processes, training, and cadence to drive visibility and accountability for meeting project schedule, budget, and scope commitments.


• Responsible for oversight of a portfolio of projects ranging from low to high complexity, from the quoting phase, execution, start-up/commissioning, and warranty period for municipal, energy, and industrial customers.


• Ability to leverage process improvements/optimizations to convert strategic-vision into execution and deliver results.


• Actively support team members in an environment of inclusion, open discussion, and results-driven collaboration.


• Chair weekly Master Schedule and Project Financial Review meetings to track schedule, scope, and financial performance of the project team and make course corrections accordingly to meet company goals.


• Prepares weekly revenue and profitability forecasts, as well as a monthly rolling forecast for review with Executive leadership.


• Oversee cost structures, scope changes, material tracking, and manufacturing activities relative to project schedules.


• Manage department budgets and outsourced services in support of project deliverables.


• Responsible for day-to-day leadership and development of the project management teams, including monitoring action plans and performance toward achieving key performance indicators.


• Controls and monitors job cost and schedules to meet contractual and budgetary commitments.


• Reports directly to the North America General Manager.


• Understands and adheres to all company health and safety procedures as related to essential job functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field from an accredited curriculum. 10+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. MBA is a plus.


• PMP or ability to obtain certification.


• Proven track record of leading project execution organizations through clear KPIs and quantifiable results.


• Agent of change and driver of accountability through coaching, empowerment, and structure.


• Expert in stakeholder management with extensive experience in managing challenging stakeholders and able to coach and advise others in this area.


• Experience in implementing successful project performance improvement activities and techniques.


• Able to drive cash flow management as well as projection/forecast of cost at completion.


• Highly organized with high attention to detail, and an excellent communicator.


• Ability to maintain focus in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and direct reports spread across three manufacturing facilities.


• Understanding of the impact of project execution on the P&L and knowledge of financial metrics.


• Present leader based in our client's Houston manufacturing facility with frequent travel to other sites to connect with team members and foster uniformity in culture of excellence.


• High proficiency with MS Office tools including, Excel, Power Point and Word.


• Problem-solving and analytical approach with sound business acumen is essential.

Compensation and How to Apply

The salary for this position is $160 to $200K or commensurate with experience, plus bonus and LTI, and full benefits.

Interested candidates should forward a resume (MS Word attachment preferred) plus a brief email describing your relevant experience and reasons for your interest to: Or call for more information. All inquiries will be held in strict confidence.

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