Ardurra · 1 day ago
PMO Director
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expArdurra is a nationally recognized engineering, consulting, and design firm that is seeking an experienced PMO Director to provide strategic leadership for project delivery standards. The PMO Director will be responsible for ensuring consistent, predictable, and profitable project delivery across the enterprise while partnering closely with Operations, Finance, and Executive Leadership.
Civil Engineering
Responsibilities
Establish, implement, and enforce standardized project startup requirements, including budget setup, schedule baselining, risk identification, workplan development, and alignment with approved fees
Oversee and support Project Managers in developing Project Management Plans and Quality Management Plans, and identify opportunities to leverage automation and AI for efficiency and accuracy
Serve as the enterprise “quarterback” for the Project Status Review (PSR) process, ensuring consistent, timely, and accurate reporting across all projects
Monitor project performance against scope, schedule, and budget, partnering with Project Accountants, Project Managers, and Project Directors to track progress and corrective actions
Track and oversee change orders, scope creep, client approvals, and significant Risks & Opportunities (R&Os), ensuring escalations are addressed with Regional Operations Directors and Responsible Functional Directors
Standardize financial and technical project closeout processes, capture lessons learned from delivery and client experiences, and feed insights back into training and project startup standards
Develop and maintain Project Manager enablement resources such as templates, playbooks, and checklists, providing coaching and guidance to PMs on change management, margin forecasting, and schedule recovery
Lead the refresh and ongoing evolution of project management training programs, including Deltek Vantagepoint (ERP system) and PSR-related training, ensuring they are practical, scalable, and tied directly to improved delivery outcomes
Define, track, and analyze key delivery KPIs, including Earned Labor Margin (ELM), Estimate to Completion (ETC) and backlog forecast accuracy, timely revenue recognition, project erosion, and client satisfaction, delivering insights and recommendations to executives
Identify and implement technology, automation, and AI-enabled solutions to improve project startup, reporting, change management, and overall delivery performance, balancing standardization with operational flexibility
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field required
10+ years of experience in project management, project controls, PMO leadership, or professional services delivery
Proven experience leading enterprise-level PMO functions or driving delivery improvement initiatives across multiple teams or regions
Strong background in financial performance management of complex projects, including margin, ETC, backlog, and revenue recognition
Demonstrated ability to partner with executive leadership and regional operations teams to influence decisions and improve outcomes
Experience developing and implementing standardized processes, reporting frameworks, dashboards, and PM enablement tools
Track record of coaching and developing Project Managers and delivery teams, fostering operational excellence and accountability
Familiarity with ERP systems (Deltek preferred) and automated reporting solutions for project delivery performance
Preferred
Master's degree (MBA or equivalent)
A Professional Engineer License and other professional certifications such as PMP preferred
Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement credentials a plus
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Rich benefits programs
Family-like culture
Internal Ardurra Academy
Industry-leading Leadership program
Multiple, varied career paths
Tools and resources to be successful
Positive benefits
Time-off programs
Flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home
Company
Ardurra
Expertly balancing experience and innovation to deliver unique solutions to public and private clients.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Ernesto Aguilar
President & CEO
Amauris Rodriguez
Chief Information Officer
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