Director of Project Management

Overview

Lead design project management, ensuring profitability, quality, and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• project management
• qms alignment
• cost control
• team assignment
• training development
• client relations

Tasks

-Monitors and approves timesheets and expense vouchers for all persons assigned to the Design Group before submittal to accounting for payroll and expense reimbursement. -Identifies and approves enrolment in appropriate courses, seminars, and conferences related to employee’s line of technology or for purposes of other appropriate personal development. -Monitors compliance with company policies and accepted practices. -Interacts with Directors of Operations regularly to ensure business unit and overall company needs are being met. -Working with appropriate Directors of Operations and Business Unit Leaders assign team members to each project or income-earning activity. -Maintains judicious control of overheads to keep the cost of services at a competitive level while allowing the company and employees to keep up-to-date in fields of endeavor. -Working with Directors of Operations, and appropriate Corporate Staff develops active programs for continuing education, training and development of personnel for purposes of promoting the Company’s interests and to provide avenues of individual advancement in technology and position. -Keeps salaries in line with the need to hire and retain competent personnel but not at a level that becomes difficult to sell at a profit. -Monitors reading material coming into the office and circulate articles of pertinent interest to keep the staff aware of current events and technologies and to encourage the staff to read and study on their own volition and time. -Helps to ensure that projects managed in all Regions meet IPS' profitability and quality management systems standards. -Stays abreast of current advances in the profession by selected appropriate reading, public meetings, conferences, etc. -Maintains general supervision over all activities for which the Design Group is responsible to ensure technical and financial competence of the Group, employees and each project. -Identifies opportunities to act as a mentor with a keen appetite for mentoring others. -Ensures IPS QMS is aligned across the entire EMEA region. -Generally responsible for the achievement of financial goals for the Design Project Management Group. -Searches for and studies new ways to increase the productivity of employees and the Design Group. -Identifies and proposes new opportunities for company diversification and long-term profitability. -Develop and maintain subject matter expertise in Project Management. -Maintains appropriate contact with the public, clients, and employees to promote and protect the company’s interests. -Regularly reviews personnel regarding performance. -Assigns persons to act as Project Engineers, Project Managers or other positions that control income-earning activities.

Requirements

• engineering design
• project management
• 15+ years
• engineering degree
• client relations
• problem solving

What You Bring

-Strong experience interfacing with new clients and maintaining relationships with existing stakeholders. -Progressive ability, capacity and aptitude in administration to plan, organise, supervise and coordinate technical work and to obtain cooperation from others. -Must have a strong Engineering Design discipline background along with experience running engineering design projects in the Life Sciences or Technical industries. -Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent. MBA advantageous. -Proven ability in managing 25+ employees. -Understands and works within the accepted ethics of the engineering profession. -Analytical thinking, structured problem-solving skills, superior communication skills, team building, and strong work ethic. -A minimum of 15 years’ industry experience in Project Management.

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About Ips-Integrated Project Services

-Founded with the vision of delivering exceptional project solutions, the company is a trusted partner in the global construction and engineering sector. -From concept to completion, the company offers comprehensive services across various industries, including industrial, energy, infrastructure, and commercial sectors. -The company has a rich history of delivering large-scale, complex projects, with a focus on high-quality standards, safety, and sustainability. -Specializing in end-to-end project delivery, the company ensures that projects are managed efficiently, from initial planning through to construction and commissioning. -Notable for its ability to handle both small-scale and large-scale ventures, the company is recognized for its expertise in managing projects for major players in energy and industrial markets. -The company's deep technical expertise allows them to bring innovative solutions to life, working across sectors like nuclear, water resources, and heavy civil engineering. -With a solid track record in the design and build of cutting-edge facilities, the company stands out for its dedication to technical excellence and client satisfaction.

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Interview Process

-interviews conducted in person or virtually, video required.