Project Director (Energy Services)

About Ardurra

At Ardurra, we’re more than an engineering and consulting firm—we’re a team dedicated to shaping the future through smart solutions and strong partnerships. Our mission is simple: empower our people to deliver innovative, sustainable projects that make a real impact on communities. Guided by our core values—Client Driven, Uniquely Nimble, Low Bureaucracy, Team Collaboration, Unlimited Opportunities, Relationship Focused, and Entrepreneurial Spirit—we foster a culture that puts people first.

Summary

The Project Director makes decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative and have an important impact on extensive professional activities. In addition to being an extremely competent engineer, managing projects so that they are completed on time and on budget, and actively participating in bringing work into the firm, the Project Director is responsible for being the technical director for projects within the particular discipline which they direct. If the project requires a combination of in‑house technical expertise, this requires being responsible for the portion of the project that falls within his or her area of technical authority. This job description does not suggest or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. They will be required to follow other instructions and to perform other duties assigned by their supervisor. This position is available out of Seattle, WA or Everett, WA on a Hybrid schedule.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities may include the following:

• One or both of the following:
  
  
  
  • In a supervisory capacity, plans, develops, coordinates, and directs a large and important project or a number of small projects with many complex features.
  
  
  • In a supervisory capacity, is responsible for an important segment of the professional program of the organization. Recommends facilities, personnel, and funds required to carry out programs.
  
  
  • As an individual researcher and consultant, is a recognized leader and authority in a broad area of specialization or in a narrow but intensely specialized field. Selects research problems to further the organization’s objectives.
  
  


• Leads marketing projects within area of expertise. Meets clients, determines their needs, and prepares proposals.


• Identifies prospective clients, and in conjunction with the marketing department arranges to make a proposal. Takes an active or lead role in the proposal process.


• Prepares (or reviews) contract scopes, estimated work hours, and proposed budget based on the firm’s schedule of fees. Leads or participates in contract negotiations.


• Assign personnel to the various projects within area of expertise.


• Serves as a senior project manager or senior project engineer on complex projects and as a designated client contact.


• Serves as representative of the firm to certain major clients and manages significant marketing responsibilities to obtain work for the firm.


• Prepares and monitors project budgets. Has overall responsibility for the profitability of his/her projects.


• Ability to work independently and self-motivate to take projects to completion


• Ability to effectively communicate with internal team members and client

Responsibilities specific to Energy Services Division:

• Leading a design team and managing tasks related to the detailed studies, modeling, and designs associated with the management of energy services projects and related facilities. This could be in the areas of transmission lines or in substations.


• Writing (or reviewing) technical reports and design briefs to document analyses


• Taking responsibility for the quality of written, technical, and graphic work for projects within the energy services team.  

Capabilities and Credentials (not all are required):

• Experience with the planning and design of power distribution systems, ideally with organizations in the Pacific Northwest.


• Experience with the planning and design of electrical substations ideally with organizations in the Pacific Northwest.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises Project Managers and Engineers, as assigned.

Limits of Authority

Has substantial amounts of authority to meet prospective clients and to represent the firm to these prospects. Cannot change scope or renegotiate fees without approval from the Practice Director or Group Leader of the corporation.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree in engineering (preferably Electrical) from an accredited four-year college or university. May have master's degree in discipline and is registered as a professional engineer in state of practice. Must possess at least 10 years of experience in project management and have taken courses or attended in-depth seminars on project management, business administration, and marketing, is a member of at least one professional organization and actively involved in its committees.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to comprehend and apply principles of basic calculations for energy service projects such as, but not limited too: ability to comprehend and apply principles of modem algebra, geometry, quadratic/differential equations, and advanced statistical theory.  

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Registered Professional Engineer


• Valid driver’s license

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Salary

$170,000 - $205,000 (DOE)

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:  

Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agency Agreement, Ardurra will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a resume or candidate is submitted to any hiring manager without a previously signed agreement, Ardurra reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. These candidates will be considered property of Ardurra. We’re not currently looking to add any more agencies to our list of approved vendors, so please do not contact any of our managers or recruitment team with sales calls or details of your candidates.  

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