Director of Project Delivery

• Lead high-impact T&D projects with strong growth and leadership exposure
• Competitive $190K+ comp, bonus, and clear path to executive-level roles

About Our Client

A leading consulting, engineering, and construction services firm delivering innovative solutions across real estate & land development and energy markets. The organization has a strong national presence, a diverse project portfolio, and more than 2,000 professionals across 70+ locations nationwide.

Job Description

• Lead and oversee power delivery projects across transmission, distribution, substations, protection & controls, interconnection, and related infrastructure throughout the U.S.
• Provide strategic technical leadership across engineering, design, project management, and execution
• Manage, mentor, and grow teams of Project Managers, engineers, designers, and technical staff
• Serve as a senior client liaison, building and maintaining strong relationships while supporting projects from concept through execution
• Partner with leadership to expand market presence, grow client relationships, and pursue new opportunities
• Drive recruiting, retention, and development of top technical talent
• Lead annual business planning, including revenue forecasting, staffing strategy, and growth initiatives
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, staffing, and resource allocation
• Improve internal processes, delivery standards, QA/QC practices, and operational scalability
• Coordinate across internal teams, utility clients, developers, contractors, and stakeholders
• Establish and maintain technical standards and best practices across the Power Delivery group
• Promote a culture of technical excellence, accountability, mentorship, and proactive communication

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.


The Successful Applicant

A successful Director of Project Delivery should have:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field (PE preferred)
• 12+ years of experience in power & energy, utilities, or related infrastructure work
• Experience across transmission, distribution, substations, protection & controls, interconnection, or power system studies
• Proven client-facing leadership experience with strong communication and relationship management skills
• Demonstrated success leading and developing multidisciplinary teams
• Strong business and strategic planning experience (forecasting, staffing, growth initiatives)
• Solid understanding of engineering/design workflows for utility and high-voltage infrastructure projects
• Experience partnering with utilities, developers, IPPs, or large infrastructure clients preferred
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities

What's on Offer

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $140,000 to $190,000 USD.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Generous PTO policy to support work-life balance.
• Annual and spot bonuses for exceptional performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional to make a significant impact in the energy and natural resources department within the business services industry. If you are interested in the Director of Project Delivery position in Chicago, apply today to take the next step in your career!

Contact

Jackson Edwards

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