Director of Projects

InPwr•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides strategic leadership and execution oversight for a portfolio of large, complex projects across multiple regions and customers. Leads and develops a team of Assistant Project Managers, Project Managers, and Senior Project Managers, ensuring consistent project delivery aligned with schedule, budget, and InPwr’s quality and performance standards. Serves as a key bridge between field operations and executive leadership, partnering with the Operations Manager to drive WIP readiness, proactively manage risk, and strengthen leadership capability within the project management team. Champions a culture of accountability, collaboration, operational excellence, and disciplined margin performance across all assigned projects.

Requirements

3-5 years of experience as a Senior PM preferred.
10+ years in Project Management – electrical background preferred but not required.
Understanding of basic electrical theory.
Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
High level of discretion with confidential information.
Must be able to lift and move tools and equipment (up to 50 lbs.)
Able to work in occasional job site environments over moderate terrain
Regular use of computers and handheld devices

Responsibilities

Oversee daily and long-term performance of assigned projects led by APMs, PMs, and Sr. PMs
Ensure job setup, buyouts, and procurement strategies align with budget and execution plans
Support development of labor plans, bell curves, and change order logs for WIP readiness
Drive accountability for margin preservation, change order pricing, and job cost forecasting.
Support troubleshooting on troubled projects, including manpower gaps, vendor issues, or GC conflicts
Coordinate with General Superintendents to ensure field/office alignment on schedule and manpower
Prepare project health snapshots for review by the Operations Manager
Serve as the direct supervisor for assigned APMs, PMs, and Sr. PMs
Conduct regular one-on-ones, goal setting, and annual performance reviews
Identify skill gaps and lead targeted development for Sr PMs/PMs/APMs in collaboration with Ops Manager
Promote accountability for standard operating procedures, safety, and customer service excellence
Reinforce professional expectations and InPwr culture through coaching and modeling behavior
Own WIP preparation for assigned projects, ensuring PMs are providing timely and accurate data
Validate labor bell curves, earned revenue, and cost projections prior to WIP submission
Support identification of financial risk items, write-down exposure, and potential recovery strategies
Review and validate change orders and cost impacts with PMs before submission
Collaborate with the Ops Manager on project reviews and executive updates
Serve as senior project liaison for key clients when necessary
Support PMs in navigating difficult customer situations, including scope disputes or schedule issues
Ensure that change order documentation and cost justifications meet customer and internal standards
Promote consistency in how InPwr presents change management and billing across all assigned jobs
Assist customers, field personnel, and department with design changes to the original scope of work.
Work with field, General Superintendent, and Project Managers to estimate field change order work.
Assist design team in coordination with the operations department for changes to as built drawings.
Lead or participate in project turnover meetings (internal and external)
Attend and contribute to 20% and 60% project reviews
Conduct pre WIP reviews with each PM on a monthly basis
Participate in strategic meetings with Pre-Con, Engineering, and Estimating during early project setup
Interview and provide hiring input for PM, APM, and PC candidates
Maintain structured notes and documentation for all project and personnel reviews
Other job duties as assigned based on the changing needs of the business