Director, Project Management Office

Overview

Lead PMO, set strategy, governance, quality, training, and portfolio management.

Key Responsibilities

• tool integration
• qms development
• ai automation
• pm sops
• performance monitoring
• executive reporting

Tasks

-Conduct internal audits and manage corrective actions. -Support Business Group leadership in business plan development and project manager assessments. -Develop and analyze quality metrics. -Establish and maintain project management standards, governance frameworks, and quality controls. -Manage special projects assigned by the CEO, including complex or high-risk initiatives. -Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration. -Lead development of resource planning capabilities and KPIs to track outcomes. -Streamline processes to enhance efficiency, scalability, and delivery quality. -Support customer feedback initiatives in partnership with the Growth/BD Office. -Lead, mentor, and develop project and program management teams. -Facilitate lessons learned sessions and after-action reviews. -Collaborate with the Project Financial Controls Team on project control procedures and performance metrics. -Lead PMO initiatives to prioritize efforts and allocate resources effectively. -Integrate engineering tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, Bentley) into project workflows. -Lead Quality Management System (QMS) development and oversee QC processes. -Partner with the CTO to advance AI/ML and automation adoption. -Advise business leaders on project management practices and execution strategies. -Lead Service Community development to promote technical excellence and collaboration. -Strengthen cross-functional relationships to ensure alignment and stakeholder satisfaction. -Design and deliver project management training programs. -Support contract management processes within Agiloft and collaborate on BD systems (e.g., PARC). -Monitor project performance, risks, and dependencies across the portfolio. -Align the project portfolio with organizational goals and strategic priorities. -Maintain and enhance PM SOPs, tools, and methods across the enterprise. -Define and lead the PMO’s vision, strategy, and operating model. -Oversee project lifecycle stages, approvals, and corrective action plans. -Deliver executive-level reports and insights to support strategic decisions.

Requirements

• 10+ years
• civil engineering
• pe
• pmo
• leadership
• stakeholder management

What You Bring

-10+ years of progressive project/program management experience in the AEC industry, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. -Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field -Strong knowledge of project management methodologies in the AEC industry -Demonstrated success managing large, complex, and cross-functional initiatives. -Experience establishing or leading a PMO in a mid-to-large AEC organization or leading a group of project managers with P&L responsibilities. -Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) Required -Ability to influence and drive change across all levels of the organization. -Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

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Benefits

-Incentive compensation for eligible positions. -Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment. -Tuition reimbursement for continued education. -Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. -Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan. -Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual. -Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations

About Gft

-Born from over a century of legacy, GFT emerged through the integration of Gannett Fleming, TranSystems and five acquired firms. -Its rebrand reflects a unified national platform offering architecture, engineering and construction across complex infrastructure markets. -Projects span transportation, water, power generation, and civic building design, showcasing expertise in critical infrastructure sectors. -Its financial strength is underpinned by private equity ownership and consistent recognition in industry rankings. -An unusual fact: it merged two storied firms and five others, creating an AEC powerhouse attuned to community-scale impact.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-successful completion of a criminal background check required for all candidates. -compliance with california and local fair chance ordinances for applicants with arrest or conviction records.