CannonDesign is hiring a
Project Director

Summary

Join our team as a Project Director and lead large, complex design projects with a focus on delivering solid financial performance, quality service delivery, and enhanced team productivity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction, or related degree required
• MBA or business degree a plus but not required
• Current Licensure or registration in the United States preferred
• LEED accreditation preferred
• PMP Certification preferred
• Minimum 15 years of related experience managing large multi-disciplinary projects, including experience managing projects with construction budgets of over $250M
• Health project experience preferred
• Proven track record of managing projects with large complex teams that have achieved financial goals
• Demonstrated strong client and team leadership skills
• Must have the ability to lead clients and teams
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Familiarity with project management software and tools preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think critically
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the overall strategy for project delivery on large, complex design projects
• Lead large project teams, in conjunction with the client and other project and firm leadership, to develop project goals and work plans, to achieve design excellence, quality, budget, schedule, innovation and profitability objectives
• Responsible for the day-to-day leadership, management and overall delivery success of large scale, multi-year projects – including defining project controls, managing project scope, schedule, and budget, managing risks
• Develop a partnering relationship with the client early in an engagement to establish shared expectations and provide clarity on how we will work together, the involvement of key stakeholders, identify decision making authority and the timing of key decisions
• Participate in negotiating the contract with other project leadership, the Business Practice Leader, Legal Team, and firm leadership. Facilitate the development, evolution and management of the work plan, budget, and schedule
• Understand contractual obligations to the client to ensure that the team delivers on expectations for approved scope of work and required services. Work proactively with the client to identify and obtain approvals for additions to scope of work or services prior to undertaking the work
• Proactively communicate with and influence clients to approve and process payables for our services
• Accountable for developing a risk management plan, risk mitigation and compliance plan
• Coordinate work effort and resources across multiple teams, workstreams and interdependencies to meet milestones and ensure successful project delivery
• Implement CannonDesign process expectations, best practices, reference standards, tools, templates, and technology to achieve competitive advantage, quality service delivery, enhanced team productivity and profitability. Responsible for ensuring that the team meets statutory requirements for the project
• Leverage experience and judgement to anticipate potential issues and ensure appropriate client and internal communication including written project documentation regarding design, construction, and other issues to clients in a clear and compelling way. Accountable for maintaining the project record, including but not limited to capturing and documenting key decisions and records within the CannonDesign standard file structure
• Accountable for implementation of the QA/QC process. Monitor the technical quality of the projects. Enforce the application of QA/QC process standards and requirements. Additionally, be an active participant in the QA/QC process
• Manage and coordinate workload of team and provide leadership of team activities. Communicate client objectives to team members in a clear and compelling way. Provide constructive feedback and mentoring to team members. Identify and share lessons learned with teams
• Collaborate effectively with all team members. Generate and support a positive team environment: participation, empowerment, and accomplishment
• Manage design and documentation process and implementation of the design during the construction process
• Facilitate key meetings and presentations as required, including regular status/progress updates with clients, internal project teams and firm leadership
• Participate in Business Development activity and proactively partner with Marketing and Office Leadership as needed to help grow top line
• Build and maintain positive client relations throughout the life of the project
• Work with other project management leaders in the firm to develop and share best practices and efficiencies, educating on and sharing project management skillsets including a unique Project Director Team focused, specifically large complex project delivery
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Professional business attire required when attending client meetings. Examples of professional business attire include suites, ties, collared dress shirts, dresses, and skirts

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities