Director, Project Development

Job SummaryThe Director of Project Development will be responsible for working with clients to define and develop key strategic, high-value, and high-risk projects from conceptual ideas and feasibility to a defined project ready for detailed design, procurement, and construction execution.This role will focus on developing and implementing Best-In-Class operations within our organization of subject matter experts, engineers, project managers, and integrated personnel to consistently deliver as a Solutions Provider that exceeds organizational expectations.The Director of Project Development will work with external engineering firms, members of our interdisciplinary engineering team, estimators, schedulers, PMs, and construction experts to develop the best possible collaborative delivery of project development.What You'll Do Project Scoping: Work with business, R&D, and operations leaders to develop clear project scopes that address the most important business needs.Resource Deployment: Utilize a network of Global Engineering and Project Management resources to develop and support existing and new projects.Executive Communication: Present and defend projects for executive leadership review and approval.Compose and present regular updates and critical gate reviews.Training and Communication: Develop and execute a communication and project management training plan, ensuring team members are informed of strategy, shared goals, objectives, individual responsibilities, best practices, and policies.Progress Monitoring: Oversee the monitoring and reporting on the progress of projects against the execution plan; direct project teams on taking appropriate corrective action if progress is not in line with the plan.Contract and Scope Management: Develop and champion best practices to identify, control, and communicate changes to project contract obligations and project design scope.Third-Party Engagement: Engage with third-party engineers, vendors, and OEMs to understand their development processes, procedures, and tools, integrating them into our approach and incorporating industry best practices into our continuous improvement efforts What We Are Looking For Educational Background: Bachelor's Degree in mechanical, process, chemical, civil/structural, or electrical engineering, or related field.Experience: 20+ years of experience leading global teams in an engineering or project management function, with 4+ years of overseas assignment experience preferred.10+ years managing an engineering and design team of at least 20 or more, and 8+ years performing engineering-related design or management within the industrial market.Project Leadership: Demonstrated track record of leading $150M+ international manufacturing projects, with experience in multiple project execution methods such as Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, EPC, EPCm, and leading greenfield projects.Skills: Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and develop new processes for unique projects Why You Should Apply Impactful Role: Lead the development of high-value, strategic projects that drive significant business growth and operational excellence.Global Influence: Work with a diverse, international team and engage with global vendors and partners to implement best practices and innovative solutions.Leadership Opportunity: Take on a pivotal role in shaping the future of our project development processes and strategies, with the autonomy to make critical decisions.Professional Growth: Leverage your extensive experience and skills to lead complex projects and drive continuous improvement within a dynamic and supportive environment #LI-JS1#LI-Hybrid