Project Director

Project Director

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients' toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, Foth may be the place for you. Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive 92+% member retention rate!

Join Foth as a Project Director, based in Green Bay, WI, or any of our 33 locations, or working fully remote within the United States. This role leads complex, multi-discipline capital projects while serving as a trusted advisor to major Food and Beverage and Paper and Converting clients. Success in the role requires deep experience managing large capital programs, comfort with travel at roughly 25 to 35 percent, and a strong background guiding multi-discipline teams. You will shape execution strategies, influence senior level stakeholders, and help drive long term client partnerships. Upon successful integration, we anticipate the right candidate for this position to be advanced into leadership providing further opportunities to contribute and guide our organization forward. This may result in a different title and or compensation range.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as the senior client interface for major capital programs, leading scope definition, execution strategy, proposal support, and long-term relationship management. Communicate project expectations and technical information clearly with clients and internal teams
• Lead large, complex, multi-discipline capital projects from concept through start-up, ensuring performance in safety, quality, schedule, cost, and contractual compliance
• Provide executive oversight for internal teams, subcontractors, and vendors. Guide staffing strategies, mentor project managers and project engineers, and support strong overall team performance
• Oversee project controls including scope management, risk identification and mitigation, document control, scheduling, cost management, and use of project management software
• Direct procurement and contracting strategies for major equipment, materials, and services, including application of T&M, Lump Sum, and GMP contracting methods
• Partner with construction management to support installation, technical check-out, commissioning, and start-up, including coordination with OEMs and contractors
• Lead teams through change by building alignment, fostering trust, and driving positive transitions across project phases
• Apply strong analytical, facilitation, and organizational problem-solving skills to evaluate project challenges and make sound, timely decisions
• Champion project and site safety culture, ensuring compliance with all Foth and client safety standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery by identifying execution efficiencies, advancing best practices, and contributing thought leadership
• Support business development efforts by strengthening client relationships, identifying growth opportunities, and contributing to strategic pursuits
• Travel as required (approximately 25–35 percent)

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent technical experience
• Industry experience in Consumer Products manufacturing
• 15+ years of capital project experience, including leading multi-discipline teams
• Proven success managing complex projects exceeding $10M+ or similar scale/scope
• Demonstrated ability to lead client engagements and influence senior-level stakeholders
• Program management experience overseeing multiple related projects within a broader capital program, ensuring consistent delivery and alignment with client objectives

Preferred Qualifications:

• 20+ years of experience in Food & Beverage or Paper Converting environments
• Experience guiding or mentoring project managers or project engineers
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience in an engineering consulting environment
• Demonstrated ability to support or lead business development activities
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English, with the ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written settings

$155,000 - $200,000 a year The base compensation listed for this job posting reflects a general range for the posted position. Base compensation will vary based on factors such as: years of experience, location, level of responsibility and licenses/certifications. In addition to base compensation, Foth members may be eligible to receive bonuses through our Earned Performance Incentive program. All employees are eligible for On-the-Spot bonuses. Exempt members are also eligible for either quarterly and/or annual bonuses. Eligible full-time and part-time members will be offered medical, dental, vision insurance, employee assistance program, disability, retirement, holiday pay, paid time off, and several other voluntary benefits. Please reach out to the recruiting team to discuss any specific benefits or compensation questions. Note: In some situations, we may consider an alternative position based on your skill set and experience. This may result in a different compensation range.