Director of Project Management

HUBER TECHNOLOGY LLC•Denver, NC

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

HUBER Technology LLC, a leader in the wastewater machinery industry, is seeking a strategic Director of Project Management to join our growing team! In this high-visibility role, you'll drive profitable project delivery, minimize risks and claims, and build collaborative relationships. If you're results driven, commercially savvy, and ready to make a tangible difference at the heart out of our business, this is your opportunity! The Director of Project Management (DPM) provides strategic and operational leadership for all project management activities, with a primary focus on driving commercial success, protecting revenue, managing contracts efficiently, and ensuring disciplined customer and contractor interfaces. This role carries full accountability for disciplined contract execution, revenue protection, margin performance, and risk mitigation from order handoff through warranty closeout. It demands strong commercial acumen, collaborative stakeholder engagement, and a results-oriented approach to execute projects that meet financial targets, minimize risks (including claims and legal exposure), and uphold HUBER’s premium market positioning. The DPM is a strategic, analytical leader with strong negotiation capability and executive presence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in technical or engineering discipline required. Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Mechanical, Civil, Environmental, or other related engineering major preferred
10+ years of progressive project management experience in construction, engineering services, or with an equipment manufacturer, including commercial and contract management responsibilities
5+ years leading multi-million-dollar complex wastewater or industrial infrastructure projects
Proven successful experience in a technical management position with a manufacturer, preferably of large capital equipment
Demonstrated commercial acumen, including expertise in contract negotiation/execution, change management, claims/risk mitigation, revenue/margin protection, and stakeholder relationship management
Strong track record of collaborative leadership, with the ability to build positive relationships, reduce friction, and protect premium market positioning while achieving financial objectives
Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and presentation skills
Results-oriented with a disciplined, positive approach to commercial and contractual matters
Working knowledge of wastewater and biosolids treatment preferred
Ability to pass a drug test, background check as it relates to the role, and completion of an I-9 form. HUBER is an E-Verify Employer.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical, Civil, Environmental, or other related engineering major preferred
Working knowledge of wastewater and biosolids treatment preferred

Responsibilities

Direct and manage project planning and execution during the installation/start-up phases of the project, providing customer support to end of warranty
Monitor revenue and gross margins as executed versus as-sold, ensuring alignment with HUBER’s annual business plan and taking proactive corrective actions to safeguard profitability and reduce risks
Champion disciplined contract management, including negotiation support, change order processes, claims avoidance/mitigation, and resolution of disputes to minimize legal exposure and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Develop and implement strategies to streamline submittal, approval, and execution processes, enhance commercial outcomes, and ensure timely, on-budget delivery of high-quality products
Foster collaborative relationships across internal and external partners to improve order handover, project execution, and overall process efficiency
Plan, control, and manage the Project Management department’s budget with a commercial focus on cost control and value optimization
Distribute incoming orders, workloads, and resources among Project Managers and support staff to meet customer requirements and commercial priorities
Provide strong leadership to the Project Management department through planning, organizing, directing, and supervising activities to achieve departmental and company goals, including performance management, employee relations, and fostering a collaborative, commercially aware team culture
Develop, implement, and refine procedures and strategies to improve departmental efficiency, documentation, and controls including but not limited to maintenance of project notes, calculations, and test reports for future reference
Generate accurate revenue forecasts on a rolling monthly, quarterly, and annual basis; report quarterly revenue targets reflecting realistic timing and amounts
Monitor, analyze, and report major variances between estimated and actual project gross margins, driving corrective actions and commercial recovery plans as needed
Own final project gross margin outcomes and drive commercial recovery strategies when performance deviates from plan
Lead resolution of performance or warranty issues in close cooperation with sales, service, and other stakeholders, applying disciplined judgment; escalate exceptional cases to the President for approval
Establish and monitor KPIs for project performance including gross margin, cash flow, schedule adherence, claims exposure, and customer satisfaction
Provide monthly executive reporting to the President on project portfolio health, risk exposure, backlog quality, and revenue forecast accuracy
Act as the commercial escalation authority for high-risk contract matters, coordinating with contracts administration, legal counsel and executive leadership as required
Performance management and development planning
Commercial competency development and contract training
Workforce planning and staffing strategy
Employee relations and engagement
Timekeeping and policy compliance
Develop succession planning and talent pipeline within the Project Management function