Director Construction Services - Houston, TX

Director - Construction Services – Construction – Houston, TX, - ID#6695 · The Opportunity · The Director – Construction Services provides strategic, operational, and technical leadership for PTAG's Construction practice, ensuring excellence in construction planning, field execut ...

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Director - Construction Services – Construction – Houston, TX, - ID#6695
The Opportunity
The Director – Construction Services provides strategic, operational, and technical leadership for PTAG's Construction practice, ensuring excellence in construction planning, field execution, constructability, safety oversight, and owner-representative services across major capital projects. Reporting to the Partner – Capital Projects, this role establishes PTAG's Construction Services as a key differentiator in the market while working within PTAG's Hybrid Operating Model to support regional and industry growth.

The Director is responsible for developing construction methodologies, leading pursuit and proposal contributions, building high-performing construction teams, and ensuring consistent alignment with PTAG's Quality Management System (ISO 9001:2015), PTAG Playbook, and Advanced Project Delivery (APD/I2PD) principles.

This role oversees a matrixed field organization—including Construction Managers, Superintendents, Field Coordinators, Inspectors, and Site Safety Advisors—who report to the Director for standards, training, safety, and discipline leadership, while receiving day-to-day direction through Regional leadership for project assignments.

With at least 15 years of progressive construction management experience across owner and contractor environments, the Director will champion safety, operational discipline, field readiness, and predictable project execution.

Construction Services may operate as a standalone service line when aligned with client opportunities, while also supporting PTAG's goal to deliver integrated project, construction, and advisory services.

About PTAG
At PTAG, we help our clients plan, manage, and execute their most challenging projects with innovation, integrity, and collaboration.

Our mission
is to help our clients achieve successful delivery and efficient operation of their capital projects.

Our vision
is to support global leaders in the selection, planning, and execution of their major initiatives.

Our Values Include

• Safety: The safety of our employees, suppliers, and clients is always the top priority.
• Collaboration: We build true partnerships with clients and service providers.
• Leadership: We elevate project performance through the application of best practices.
• Accountability: We take responsibility for every aspect of our engagements.
• Client Satisfaction: We strive for 100% satisfaction on every project.
• Integrity: We believe in open and transparent communication at all levels.

Role & Responsibilities
In This Role, You Will
Strategic Leadership & Practice Development

• Define and execute the strategic roadmap for PTAG's Construction Services practice aligned with PTAG's 2028 corporate strategy.
• Position PTAG as a trusted construction management partner for owners, emphasizing constructability, safety, readiness, and predictable execution.
• Develop standardized construction processes, procedures, templates, and toolkits for inclusion in the PTAG Playbook, Field Management Platform, and APD/I2PD delivery models.
• Lead innovation in construction execution planning, field digital tools, progress verification, and construction readiness frameworks.
• Support the Partner – Capital Projects in establishing cross-practice integration and operational governance.

Field Operations & Delivery Excellence

• Provide discipline leadership to Construction Managers, Superintendents, Field Coordinators, inspectors, and safety professionals working across PTAG's North American regions.
• Ensure all construction services adhere to PTAG's QMS, ISO 9001:2015 standards, client specifications, and jurisdictional requirements.
• Oversee field mobilization readiness, onboarding, site conduct, reporting requirements, and compliance with owner safety programs.
• Support projects by providing expertise in construction planning, staging, logistics, workface coordination, and execution assurance.
• Conduct periodic field reviews to ensure consistent application of PTAG standards and to assess performance, safety, and productivity.

Safety Leadership

• Champion safety excellence across all construction engagements, maintaining alignment with PTAG's safety objectives and client safety management systems.
• Provide leadership in hazard identification, safe work practices, toolbox talks, and safety investigations when required.
• Ensure construction personnel maintain required safety certifications and training compliance.

People Leadership & Competency Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop PTAG's Construction Services team, fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Define competency models, job profiles, and performance expectations for all construction roles within the practice.
• Partner with Learning & Development and PTAG Academy to establish training curricula for construction leadership, safety, field readiness, and APD/I2PD integration.
• Support Resourcing & Professional Services in identifying top construction talent and participating in recruitment.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with:

• Partner – Resourcing & Professional Services to manage talent pipelines, consultant care, and assignment readiness.

• Partner – Business Development to support pursuits, proposals, solutioning, and client presentations.
• Director – PMIS & Innovation to integrate digital construction tools (WFP, PTAG FM Field modules, progress tracking).
• Director – Project Services & Controls to harmonize cost, schedule, and field progress reporting.
• Director – PM & Learning to strengthen construction leadership and field training.
• Quality Management to ensure procedural compliance and continuous improvement findings are captured.

Client Engagement & Business Development

• Serve as PTAG's construction subject matter expert in strategic pursuits, proposals, and RFP responses.
• Lead development of construction execution methodologies, staffing models, technical narratives, and pricing components for proposals.
• Participate in client interviews, solution workshops, and due diligence activities to support major opportunities.
• Build and maintain executive relationships with clients across Energy, Utilities, Infrastructure, Mining, and Industrial sectors.
• Represent PTAG at industry forums, safety associations, and construction leadership events.

Practice Operations & Quality Governance

• Ensure construction documentation, reporting, quality records, and field logs meet PTAG and client requirements.
• Oversee creation and updates to construction procedures included in PTAG's Playbook and QMS.
• Lead internal audits within the Construction practice to assess compliance, quality, and field performance.
• Collaborate with Benchmarking & Data Analytics to develop KPIs for construction efficiency, safety, productivity, and field performance.
• Support integration of construction data with PTAG's FM Platform, Power BI dashboards, and regional reporting.

Qualifications / Requirements
To succeed in this role, you bring:

• 15+ years of progressive experience in construction management, field leadership, and execution of capital projects.
• Background working for both owners and contractors, ideally in power generation, energy, utilities, infrastructure, industrial, or mining.
• Strong safety record and demonstrated commitment to field safety leadership.
• Experience leading construction teams in a matrix environment across multiple regions and project types.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to, or lead, construction sections of proposals, RFP responses, and owner-representative scopes.
• Understanding of APD/I2PD principles, constructability best practices, field readiness, commissioning interface, and construction planning tools.

• Certifications preferred:

• Gold Seal Certified (GSC)

• PMP or equivalent
• CET/C.Tech
• Safety certifications: COR, OSHA 30, First Aid, etc.
• Strong communication, leadership, and collaboration skills.

• Willingness to travel up to 50% across North America. Success Measures

• Growth and maturity of PTAG's Construction Services practice.

• Successful delivery of construction engagements aligned with scope, safety, cost, and schedule expectations.
• Increased win rates for proposals including Construction Services components.
• Measurable improvement in field readiness, constructability, and execution performance.
• Positive client satisfaction and repeat engagements.
• Strong collaboration with regional teams and other practice leads.
• Compliance with PTAG's QMS and construction safety objectives.
• Retention and development of high-performing construction personnel.

Why Join PTAG?
At PTAG, you'll be part of a dynamic, growing consulting firm that values professional development, collaboration, and innovation.

Opportunity to work on major infrastructure and capital projects.

• Exposure to industry-leading clients and partners.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible work environment and opportunities for advancement.
• Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• A culture that values safety, accountability, and excellence.

PTAG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

How To Apply
Ready to take the next step in your career?

Apply now through PTAG's careers portal or via LinkedIn to join our Construction team in Houston, TX.