What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Director - Design position at IPS-Integrated Project Services?
Job Description
The Project Director - design will manage and coordinate project management activities based out of our Burlington, MA office and will be responsible for oversight of multiple EPCMV Project Teams day to day execution within Operations. Focuses on development of client relations, IPS staff careers and drives safe and profitable operational performance for the business.
Job Duties & Responsibilites
About Us
IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, is a global leader in developing innovative business solutions for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Through operational expertise and industry-leading knowledge, skill, and passion, IPS provides consultancy services, architecture, engineering, project controls, construction management, and compliance services that allow clients to develop and manufacture life-impacting products. Its newest acquisition, Linesight, specializes in cost, schedule, risk, program, and project management services in various market sectors, including data centers, life sciences, and high-tech industries. With the addition of Linesight, IPS has over 3,000 professionals in over 45 offices across 17 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.
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.
Attention Search Firms / Third-Party Recruiters: IPS is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for employment opportunities with IPS. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at IPS via email, the Internet, or directly to hiring managers at IPS in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for a specific position will be deemed the sole property of IPS, and no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by IPS as a result of the referral or through other means.
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The Project Director - design will manage and coordinate project management activities based out of our Burlington, MA office and will be responsible for oversight of multiple EPCMV Project Teams day to day execution within Operations. Focuses on development of client relations, IPS staff careers and drives safe and profitable operational performance for the business.
Job Duties & Responsibilites
- 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 corporation through application of prudent risk management techniques.
- Special projects as assigned.
- 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 review and assign his team other responsibilities. Serves as secondary point of contact to 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 on a periodic basis.
- 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 skills of all assigned personnel.
- Assures that staff utilization is managed for the Project Delivery Division in the Region.
- 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 Senior Director in preparation of Project Delivery proposals.
- Maintains personal competency in relevant professional areas.
- Maintains long-term industry relationships.
- Participates in professional and community associations.
- Bachelor degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline or an equivalent technical degree.
- A minimum of 15 years of experience in Project Delivery, five of which must be in a management role.
- Must exhibit an entrepreneurial spirit by consistently seeking new opportunities to add value to the organization. Must strive for excellence in all aspects of job performance.
- Must approach their work enthusiastically with a contagious energy and drive that shows everyone they love what they do.
- Must be capable and willing for upholding the highest level of professionalism by maintaining the Health, Safety, and Welfare for all their projects and occupants that will inhabit these projects.
- Must show competency in finding meaningful purpose and maintaining the upmost level of pride in their work.
- Must display creativity and innovation by continually working to improve solutions, tools, methods and service delivery system.
- Must conduct oneself with an uncompromising commitment to the welfare of our clients and each other.
- Must act in an ethical, professional and respectful manner at all times.
- Must be willing and able to maintain composure under pressure in order to meet schedule deadlines and budgets.
- Must exhibit the ability to build and sustain long term relationships of mutual value through teamwork.
- Must be driven to succeed and committed to goal attainment.
About Us
IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, is a global leader in developing innovative business solutions for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Through operational expertise and industry-leading knowledge, skill, and passion, IPS provides consultancy services, architecture, engineering, project controls, construction management, and compliance services that allow clients to develop and manufacture life-impacting products. Its newest acquisition, Linesight, specializes in cost, schedule, risk, program, and project management services in various market sectors, including data centers, life sciences, and high-tech industries. With the addition of Linesight, IPS has over 3,000 professionals in over 45 offices across 17 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.
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.
Attention Search Firms / Third-Party Recruiters: IPS is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for employment opportunities with IPS. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at IPS via email, the Internet, or directly to hiring managers at IPS in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for a specific position will be deemed the sole property of IPS, and no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by IPS as a result of the referral or through other means.
Connect With Us!
If you do not meet the qualifications for this specific role, but would like to submit your resume for general consideration, please click here!