Director, Project Support Services

J.S. Held LLC•Seattle, WA

1d•$150,000 - $175,000•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Director, Project Support Services to provide strategic leadership and oversight for complex client engagements and multidisciplinary project teams within J.S. Held's Construction Advisory practice. This role is responsible for managing a portfolio of high-profile projects, driving business development initiatives, mentoring leadership-level staff, and ensuring the successful delivery of consulting services throughout the project lifecycle. The Director will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing executive-level guidance on project planning, design, procurement, construction, risk management, scheduling, budgeting, and overall program execution. This position reports to the Vice President and plays a key leadership role in advancing the growth, operational excellence, and market presence of the Project Support Services practice.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree with accumulated technical experience
15+ years of equal experience in related fields such as design, facility planning and other construction management related fields.
Experience with: Microsoft Office, NetSuite and Concur (training provided by J.S. Held)
Estimating Software (Blue beam/Xactimate, Cost X), Project Management Software (Pro-Core/ Sage/ ProLog)

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree and Professional license in related construction field preferred.

Responsibilities

Manages Directors, Senior Consultants, and Consultants within the Project Support Services group.
Maintains and oversees their own client engagements while providing leadership and guidance to project teams.
Responsible for client relationships, project budgets, schedules, contracts, and communications across multiple engagements.
Travels locally and throughout the U.S. as required.
Prepares proposals, property condition assessments, expert reports, and other written evaluations.
Serves as a subject matter expert and represents J.S. Held through client presentations, conferences, and training events.
Identifies and implements improvements to processes, procedures, and service delivery within the Project Support Services practice.
Supports business development initiatives and contributes to the growth of client relationships and new engagement opportunities.
Utilization of 75% allocated to billable client work, unless adjusted by your supervisor.
Maintains a strong professional network that generates proposal and new client opportunities.
Leads, mentors, and develops Directors, Senior Consultants, and Consultants.
Reviews and prepares expert reports and other client deliverables.
Represents J.S. Held at client meetings, industry events, and business development activities.
Generates annual engagement revenue in accordance with departmental goals.
Responsible for achieving departmental utilization targets and coordinating staffing needs across service lines to ensure resources are fully utilized.
Contributes to the strategic growth and operational success of the Project Support Services practice.