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Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) · 1 day ago

Project Director, Building Technology

New York, New York, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$158K/yr - $208K/yr

10+ years exp

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm committed to delivering holistic advice for our clients’ most complex challenges. The Project Director role represents a senior leadership position within SGH, responsible for directing complex projects, managing client relationships, and mentoring staff while upholding the firm's technical and ethical standards.

ConsultingLegal

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead and direct complex, high-profile projects involving new design and the evaluation, investigation, and repair of existing buildings, with delegated authority from the Principal-in-Charge

Serve as a primary client contact on major projects, representing SGH professionally and effectively while managing scope, schedule, staffing, and delivery

Provide technical leadership in the investigation and remediation of building envelope malfunctions and failures

Direct and oversee design and construction-phase services, including consultation to architects and contractors and construction administration support

Oversee and guide field investigations, water leakage testing, and component sampling of building envelope systems, including walls, roofs, windows, curtain walls, skylights, plaza waterproofing, and below-grade systems

Lead the design of remedial repairs to existing building systems, ensuring constructability, durability, and risk-informed decision-making

Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development support to staff across multiple projects, reinforcing SGH’s technical standards and collaborative culture

Perform peer reviews of plans, specifications, and technical deliverables to ensure quality and consistency

Support litigation, claims, and expert services efforts by providing senior technical insight and professional judgment

Demonstrate strong risk management judgment related to technical approach, documentation, scope definition, and client communication, in coordination with the Principal-in-Charge

Assist principals with business development efforts by helping to win repeat work through excellent service delivery, long-term client relationship management, and identification of additional client needs aligned with SGH’s services

Maintain an active professional presence through industry involvement (associations, committees, speaking engagements, or publications) that enhances SGH’s reputation and visibility

Qualification

Professional Engineer (P.E.)Project ManagementTechnical LeadershipBuilding Envelope SystemsRisk ManagementClient Relationship ManagementMentoringCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Architectural Engineering with 15+ years of experience, or a Master's Degree with 10+ years of experience, in an architectural/engineering or construction management environment

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required

Demonstrated multi-year experience independently directing complex projects with limited oversight and acting as a primary client contact

Strong technical judgment, risk awareness, and decision-making capability aligned with SGH's standards

Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop staff across multiple projects and teams

Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines

Proficiency, with technical documentation, analysis tools, and presentation graphics

Ability to travel to project sites as required and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report

Benefits

Paid Time Off (Vacation time, Sick leave, Holidays)

Paid Parental Leave

Profit Sharing and 401(k) plan with a discretionary company contribution

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Short and Long-Term Disability (company paid)

Employee Basic Life and AD&D insurance (company paid)

Optional Life Insurance

Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Fertility, Family Forming, and Hormonal Health benefit

Employee Assistance Program

Pre-tax Commuter Benefit

AFLAC Accident & Cancer Insurance

Legal & Identity Theft plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Company

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH)

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Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm committed to delivering holistic advice for our clients’ most complex challenges.

Founded in 1956

Waltham, Massachusetts, USA

501-1000 employees

http://www.sgh.com

H1B Sponsorship

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