Associate Project Director, Civil, for COWI in North America

Associate Project Director New York Regular, Full time Hybrid Do you want to join one of the leading engineering consulting companies, creating value for customers, people, and societies world-wide? Can you add to our success by your being self‑motivated, willing to take on varied tasks, and able to handle multiple tasks in an environment with shifting priorities? Are you comfortable coordinating with colleagues, organizing your workload efficiently, and thriving in a lively collaborative environment? Then this could be the next step in your career! Design the future with a global team of experts We are looking for an Associate Project Director to join our global and highly professional team of specialists that provides detailed engineering and project management on numerous civil design projects and will report under the Head of Discipline. Your primary task in our team will be to apply sound and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignment and related fields. You will make decisions on engineering problems and methods and work as an integral part of a team to deliver design projects. As a member of the North America team, you will work across the transportation and energy sectors and beyond, supporting projects within railways, highways, metros, marine, wind, and more. Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities Lead engineering teams, mentoring junior staff and coordinating technical work. Solve complex design challenges, delivering calculations, drawings, and cost estimates. Plan projects (budgets, schedules) and ensure compliance with codes/standards. Optimize designs through technical/financial analysis and site inspections. Produce critical documentation (specs, reports) and liaise with clients/stakeholders. Oversee quality control, from feasibility studies to final deliverables. Develop innovative solutions for transportation, energy, and infrastructure projects. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with 15+ years in Civil Design and Project Management, or equivalent education/experience. Professional Engineer registration in NY (or ability to obtain within 6 months of joining COWI). Knowledge of NYC public agency processes (NYCDDC, NYCDOT, NYCEDC, NYCDEP) and private utility companies. Active participation in professional associations; willingness and ability to learn. Strong planning, organizational, and multitasking skills, able to work under pressure and meet multiple deadlines. Clear written/verbal communication skills; proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiar with CADD analysis software. Ability to work with remote teams; willingness to travel. Benefits Flexible working arrangement Top‑up parental and childbirth recovery leave Fantastic close‑knit team with a wealth of knowledge to share Full‑time hires get minimum 3 weeks vacation to start Floating holiday to celebrate employee diversity Paid sick leave Annual fitness subsidy – ski pass, yoga, or gym membership 401(k) contribution matching with generous company match Personal and professional development fund Parking or public transit allowance Medical, dental, and vision insurance 80% employer‑paid premiums Employee Assistance Program (EAP) STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance Referral incentive program Frequent social events Base compensation: $160,800 to $252,000 for New York location only. Actual compensation is subject to variations due to education, experience, skill set and/or location. Equal Opportunity Employer COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, COWI complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. #J-18808-Ljbffr COWI