Director of Project Management

Dashiell • Columbus, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

In this Director of Project Management role, you will be responsible for leading and continuously improving the project management function across the EPC portfolio, with accountability for project execution, customer satisfaction, schedule adherence, cost performance, and margin realization. You will partner closely with engineering, construction, project controls, supply chain, and field leadership to ensure projects are delivered safely, predictably, and profitably. This role will report to the Vice President of Project Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field required.
• 10+ years of experience in project management within an EPC environment (utility, power, industrial, or similar).
• Demonstrated experience leading project management teams responsible for large, complex EPC projects.
• Strong understanding of EPC contract structures, risk allocation, and execution drivers.
• Proven ability to manage EPC projects across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Strong understanding of cost, schedule, and risk management principles.
• Experience partnering with project controls to manage forecasts, performance metrics, and corrective actions.
• Familiarity with project management systems, reporting tools, and performance dashboards.
• Ability to interpret and manage contract requirements, scope definitions, and change management processes.
• Strong understanding of project financial performance, including cost forecasting, margin management, and cash flow.
• Experience managing customer relationships and representing the company in high-stakes project discussions.
• Ability to balance customer expectations with contractual and commercial realities.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and retain high-performing project management teams.
• Strong cross-functional leadership skills, with the ability to influence engineering, construction, field services, and supply chain.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present project performance, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership and customers.
• Comfortable making decisions and driving accountability in complex, fast-paced environments.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to perform under pressure while maintaining professionalism and attention to detail.
• Highly structured and process-oriented, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and integrity.
• Bias for action, results, and proactive problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the project management organization across EPC projects, ensuring consistent application of project management standards, tools, and best practices.
• Establish clear expectations for project managers related to scope management, cost control, schedule performance, risk management, and customer communication.
• Partner with pre-construction, estimating, and commercial teams to support effective project handoff, including scope clarity, risk transfer, and baseline alignment.
• Provide executive oversight of active projects, including review of cost, schedule, risk, and forecast performance.
• Drive disciplined project execution through standardized project startup, execution, monitoring, and closeout processes.
• Support resolution of complex project issues, including scope changes, customer disputes, schedule challenges, and execution risks.
• Collaborate with construction and field leadership to ensure alignment between project plans and field execution.
• Partner with supply chain to support procurement strategies, vendor performance, and material availability.
• Ensure effective change management practices are applied consistently across projects to protect commercial and contractual positions.
• Champion safety, quality, and compliance as foundational elements of project execution.
• Develop, mentor, and evaluate project managers and project leadership personnel.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by capturing lessons learned and driving process enhancements across the project lifecycle.
• Serve as an escalation point for customers and internal stakeholders on project-related matters.
• Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits

• company-paid life insurance
• accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• long-term disability insurance
• employee assistance program
• medical coverage through a traditional PPO or one of two high-deductible health plans (with FSA or HSA options)
• dental and vision coverage
• supplemental life insurance
• short-term disability
• critical illness insurance
• group accident insurance
• hospital indemnity insurance
• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director