Director - Technical and Project Services

Gleeds•Chicago, AL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Gleeds is seeking an experienced, commercially focused Director to lead and grow its Technical & Project Services (T&PS) offering across key North American markets. The role may be based in Atlanta, GA; Birmingham, AL; or Chicago, IL. The Director will drive business growth, develop client relationships, oversee project delivery, and lead multidisciplinary teams providing project management, project controls, cost management, scheduling, and technical advisory services. The position combines technical leadership with business development, strategic partnership building, and responsibility for the long-term growth of the business. The Director will develop and secure new business, cultivate relationships with clients and industry partners, contribute to market strategy, and represent the business at industry and client events. They will lead and develop teams across multiple locations, oversee a portfolio of projects, support resolution of complex project issues, and promote consistent project governance and operational excellence. The role also contributes to business planning and financial performance, with accountability for revenue growth, profitability, commercial decisions, and achievement of business objectives. Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise and operations in 28 countries. It delivers projects ranging from iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and value.

Requirements

15 or more years of experience in construction, infrastructure, energy, industrial, data center, manufacturing, or related sectors.
Proven experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and managing complex client portfolios.
Demonstrated success in business development, client relationship management, and winning new work.
Strong understanding of project management, project controls, cost management, and technical advisory services.
Experience managing financial performance, budgets, and commercial outcomes.
Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and leadership skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Business, or a related discipline.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification such as PMP, PE, CCM, MRICS, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Lead business development to identify, pursue, and secure opportunities across targeted sectors.
Build and maintain relationships with current and prospective clients, industry partners, and key stakeholders.
Support preparation of proposals, presentations, fee submissions, and client interviews.
Contribute to market strategy and identify emerging trends and opportunities.
Build a sustainable pipeline of opportunities and convert leads into secured work.
Represent the business at industry events, networking functions, and client meetings.
Collaborate with regional and sector leaders to expand service offerings and increase market share.
Lead, mentor, and support project and technical teams across multiple locations.
Build, develop, and retain high-performing teams and foster a collaborative, client-focused culture.
Support recruitment, workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development.
Promote safety, inclusion, continuous improvement, and professional development.
Provide executive oversight of a project portfolio to ensure delivery against scope, schedule, quality, and financial objectives.
Ensure consistent use of project management methodologies, governance, and best practices.
Help project teams resolve complex technical, commercial, and operational issues.
Monitor project performance, utilization, revenue, and profitability.
Drive operational excellence and identify process improvement and innovation opportunities.
Contribute to business planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance management.
Maintain accountability for revenue growth, project profitability, and business objectives.
Manage contract negotiations, risk management activities, and commercial decision-making.
Support development and implementation of strategic growth initiatives.