Director of Project Management

Job Description

Director of Project Management | Energy & Infrastructure Construction

Location: Pennsylvania, Washington, DC, or Virginia preferred

Travel: Approximately 40%, with increased site presence during initial project mobilization

The Opportunity

We’re partnering with a growing energy infrastructure and construction organization to identify a Director of Project Management to lead the delivery of large-scale building modernization and energy efficiency projects.

This is a newly created leadership opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Manager ready to take the next step or an established Director who enjoys staying close to project execution while developing teams and overseeing a broader portfolio.

The initial focus will be a major federal building modernization program involving complex mechanical, electrical, and building infrastructure upgrades. Over time, the role will expand to support additional projects, clients, and project teams.

What You'll Do

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Project Managers and project delivery professionals, with approximately five or more direct reports.
• Oversee project execution across scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety.
• Provide leadership on large-scale energy efficiency and building modernization projects.
• Manage client relationships, communicate project progress, and resolve delivery challenges.
• Oversee subcontractor coordination, contract execution, and project documentation, including RFIs and submittals.
• Provide financial oversight of project billing, invoicing, budgets, and cost controls.
• Apply mechanical and electrical knowledge to guide technical decisions and resolve project issues.
• Identify project risks, establish priorities, and hold teams accountable for successful delivery.
• Maintain regular site engagement and travel as project needs require.

What We're Looking For

• Senior Project Manager or Director-level experience leading complex construction, infrastructure, or building modernization projects.
• Experience in ESCO/ESPC (Energy Savings Performance Contracting) environments is strongly preferred.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, HVAC, or MEP background.
• Demonstrated experience managing direct reports and developing project management teams.
• Hands-on experience coordinating subcontractors and overseeing contracts, RFIs, submittals, invoicing, and billing.
• Strong understanding of project financials, scheduling, risk management, and construction execution.
• Experience working with federal, government, institutional, or commercial clients is beneficial.
• Strong communication skills, sound commercial judgment, and a practical, accountable leadership style.

Location & Travel

Candidates based in Pennsylvania, Washington, DC, or Virginia are preferred, particularly those within reasonable commuting distance of the initial project site.

Travel is expected to average approximately 40%, with potentially more frequent onsite presence during the early stages of project mobilization. Other locations may be considered depending on experience and ability to support project requirements.

Additional Requirements:

Candidates must be U.S. citizens and able to successfully meet applicable federal background and security screening requirements, including a clean background history over the past seven years.

If you're an experienced construction or energy infrastructure leader looking for an opportunity to take ownership of major projects, build teams, and contribute to meaningful building modernization initiatives, I'd welcome a conversation.

Please reach out directly or apply to learn more.