IPS-Integrated Project Services · 1 week ago
Design - Project Director-SS
Blue Bell, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expIPS-Integrated Project Services is a global leader in developing innovative and cost effective solutions for the engineering, construction, commissioning and qualification of complex pharmaceutical and biotech research and manufacturing facilities. The Project Director provides senior leadership on assigned programs and projects, overseeing multiple projects, ensuring safety and quality, and maintaining client relationships.
ArchitectureConstructionConsultingProcurement
Responsibilities
Oversees programs and/or multiple assigned projects
Leads assigned project managers to achieve corporate and project goals
Ensures achievement of safety objectives on assigned projects
Ensures achievement of corporate goals for assigned projects
Oversees coordination of resources to achieve project goals
Trains project assignees on good project management techniques and develops skills of all assigned personnel
Oversees client interaction on assigned projects and promotes positive relationships
Protects corporation through application of prudent risk management techniques
Special projects as assigned
Develops prime contract with Client. Develops working knowledge of prime contract requirements
Oversees the development of written project execution plans and works with Department Directors to review and approve these plans
Oversees development and maintenance of written project scopes of work
Oversees development and maintenance of project schedules. Oversees coordination of design, commissioning, and qualification schedule requirements with construction schedule
Works with Estimating to develop project budgets. Oversees delivery of basis documents to Estimating. Works with Director of Operations to review and approve estimates and project budgets
Oversees monitoring and reporting of project costs. Works closely with Project Manager to forecast final cost of project periodically. Thoroughly challenges cost report basis assumptions to ensure conservative, accurate forecasting of project cost
Oversees management of changes to prime contract. Vigorously protects corporate positions, and frequently and thoroughly challenges Project Manager to conservatively manage change
Coordinate with Financial group to manage Accounts Receivable to meet corporate goals. Works with financial group to manage project financial issues
Oversees assigned Project Managers and Project Engineers to ensure achievement of contractually required quality in design, construction, commissioning and qualification services
Oversees site safety and monitors site safety performance for assigned projects
Oversees the development of design content and deliverables to ensure suitability for intended purpose
Oversees assigned Project Managers and Project Engineers in evaluation of design content for constructability and compliance with basis documents, schedule, and budget
Oversees assigned Project Managers and Project Engineers in the procurement process
Oversees assigned Project Managers and Project Engineers in the negotiation and management of subcontracts and purchase orders, including change control documentation and related financial documentation
Oversees evaluation and payment of vendor and subcontractor invoices as required to meet project and corporate goals
Monitors quality of communications between all project participants and recommends corrective actions for communication deficiencies
Monitors quality of document control and recommends corrective actions for document control deficiencies
Ensures that all IPS design, construction, and compliance activities on project delivery projects comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements
Mentors assigned Project Managers and Project Engineers, evaluates opportunities for their improvement and advancement, and recommends actions to exploit those opportunities
Supports project/client development process with presentations and related marketing activities
Supports Director of Operations and General Manager in preparation of proposals
Maintains personal competency in relevant professional areas
Maintains long-term industry relationships
Qualification
Required
Minimum of fifteen years' experience required. Professional registration preferred
Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience
Progressive ability, capacity, and aptitude in administration to plan, organize, supervise, and coordinate technical work and to obtain cooperation from others
Demonstrated ability to manage staff of professionals
Analytical thinking, structured problem solving skills, superior communications skills, team building and strong work ethic. Must be able to build report with department staff
Must be licensed and stamped/signed drawings per applicable law
Company
IPS-Integrated Project Services
IPS-Integrated Project Services, LLC, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (18)
2024 (4)
2023 (6)
2022 (8)
2021 (3)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2015-11-02Acquired
Leadership Team
Dave Goswami
Global CEO and Chairman of IPS Enterprise
Recent News
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