Design Project Director

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.

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.

Additional Responsibilities

• 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.

Operations & Administrative

• 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.

Business Development

• 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.

Personal Development

• 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.

Physical Demands

• 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 lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to climb ladders as necessary.

Work Environment

• Must be able to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, which may include exposure to varying
  working conditions.
• Must be able to adhere to strict cleanroom gowning protocol.

Travel

• This position will require 5-20% travel or as required by the assigned project.
• Position may be assigned to the client site for an extended period.
• Overnight travel or staying in the city of the Client's location is possible, depending on the assignment.
• Please review the IPS Travel Policy.
• Position will visit Client sites and must adhere to stated safety rules.
• Must have access to reliable transportation.
• Must have the ability to travel and commute on a daily or routine basis.

Safety

• This position is a safety-sensitive position.
• The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research, or other "non-administrative" areas.

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required.

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in technical consulting, architecture, engineering, procurement, construction management, commissioning, qualification, and validation services for technically complex facilities. Integration is how we think and work. It requires the ability to unite existing and emerging technologies into a process that reliably delivers products and accelerates speed to market. That end-to-end mindset allows us to be agile and anticipate challenges as we move projects toward operational readiness. IPS applies design and delivery expertise, client-side experience, and supplier-side insight to every project. We infuse our curiosity, our passion, and our commitment to partnership in delivering solutions at any scale. We meet our clients where they are and get them to where they need to go. That's only possible when we care as much as our clients do.

Specialties

Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV, and Staffing Services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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