Project Director - Alternative Delivery

Project Director – Alternative DeliveryOrion is a leading specialty construction company serving the infrastructure, industrial, and building sectors through its Marine and Concrete segments. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Orion delivers complex construction solutions to public and private clients throughout the United States and select international markets.We are seeking an accomplished construction leader to join team and support the continued growth of our Alternative Delivery operations.Position OverviewPosition Title: Project Director – Alternative Delivery Location: Federal Way, Washington – Pacific Region Office Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt Travel Requirements: Travel required based on project assignments and operational needsOrion is seeking a highly experienced Project Director – Alternative Delivery to provide -level leadership and strategic oversight for large-scale, complex marine construction, heavy civil, transportation, and infrastructure projects throughout the Pacific Region.Based in Orion's Federal Way, Washington office, this leadership position will be responsible for managing major projects utilizing alternative delivery methods, including Design-Build (DB), Progressive Design-Build (PDB), Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC), and other collaborative delivery models.The Project Director will have overall accountability for project performance throughout the entire project lifecycle, from business development, pursuit strategy, and proposal development through preconstruction, design management, procurement, construction execution, commissioning, and final closeout.This individual will serve as a key member of the project leadership team, providing strategic direction, financial oversight, commercial management, risk mitigation, and -level client engagement while fostering collaboration among owners, designers, joint-venture partners, subcontractors, and internal operations teams.The successful candidate will bring extensive experience managing major infrastructure projects, strong commercial and operational expertise, and a demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering technically challenging projects safely, profitably, and successfully.Primary ResponsibilitiesProject Leadership and OversightProvide overall leadership, strategic direction, and accountability for large-scale alternative delivery construction projects.Direct project execution to achieve established safety, quality, financial, schedule, operational, and client satisfaction objectives.Establish clear project governance structures, performance expectations, and accountability across integrated project teams.Oversee project planning, resource allocation, procurement strategies, construction sequencing, and operational execution.Identify potential project challenges and implement proactive solutions to maintain project performance.Alternative Delivery and Design-Build ManagementLead projects delivered through Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, CMAR, EPC, and other collaborative contracting methods.Integrate design, construction, commercial, procurement, and operational teams to achieve successful project outcomes.Facilitate collaboration among owners, engineering consultants, design partners, construction teams, and key subcontractors.Oversee design development and ensure alignment with constructability, permitting, budget, schedule, and contractual requirements.Participate in design workshops, stakeholder coordination meetings, risk assessments, and value engineering initiatives.Support early contractor involvement, alternative technical concepts, and innovative construction delivery strategies.Business Development, Pursuits, and PreconstructionSupport business development and strategic project pursuits throughout the Pacific Region and other assigned markets.Participate in capture planning, teaming strategies, qualifications packages, technical proposals, and client presentations.Provide oversight of preconstruction planning, estimating, scheduling, constructability reviews, and risk evaluations.Collaborate with estimating, engineering, and operations teams to develop competitive and executable project delivery strategies.Participate in contract negotiations, commercial evaluations, and project risk assessments.Develop and maintain relationships with public agencies, private owners, engineering firms, joint-venture partners, and industry stakeholders.Commercial and Financial ManagementMaintain oversight of project budgets, financial forecasts, cost-to-complete projections, contingency management, and cash flow.Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, project financial controls, and company reporting requirements.Oversee procurement strategies, subcontractor performance, contract administration, and change management.Identify and mitigate financial, contractual, operational, and schedule-related risks.Lead commercial negotiations and support claims avoidance, dispute resolution, and contract closeout.Ensure timely and accurate project reporting to senior operations and leadership.Design Management and Technical CoordinationOversee coordination between engineering and construction teams throughout project design development and execution.Ensure design deliverables support project permitting, procurement, constructability, cost certainty, and construction schedules.Lead technical coordination efforts involving designers, consultants, regulatory agencies, and construction personnel.Support design optimization, value engineering, constructability evaluations, and innovative technical solutions.Ensure effective management of design changes, technical risks, and project interface requirements.Client and Stakeholder ManagementServe as the senior project representative and primary -level point of contact for owners and key stakeholders.Establish and maintain strong working relationships with public agencies, private clients, engineering partners, and joint-venture participants.Lead project meetings, stakeholder presentations, negotiations, and project performance reviews.Ensure effective communication and timely resolution of project-related concerns.Promote Orion's reputation for professionalism, technical expertise, collaboration, and successful project delivery.Team Leadership and DevelopmentBuild, lead, mentor, and develop high-performing multidisciplinary project teams.Provide leadership and direction to Project Managers, Construction Managers, Design Managers, Engineers, Superintendents, and other project personnel.Establish clear expectations for project execution, accountability, communication, and performance.Promote a collaborative work environment focused on operational excellence, professional development, and employee engagement.Support workforce planning, leadership development, and succession planning initiatives.Safety, Quality, and Environmental ComplianceChampion Orion's commitment to safety and promote a proactive, incident-prevention culture.Ensure projects comply with applicable safety regulations, environmental requirements, quality standards, and contractual obligations.Provide oversight of project-specific safety and quality management programs.Collaborate with Health, Safety & Environmental (HS&E) personnel to identify risks and implement corrective actions.Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and project-specific construction requirements.Project Governance, Reporting, and CloseoutLead project reviews, performance evaluations, financial forecasting, and risk management reporting.Monitor project milestones, critical path schedules, and overall project delivery performance.Develop and implement recovery strategies when project performance deviates from established objectives.Oversee commissioning, final inspections, project turnover, contractual closeout, and demobilization.Capture lessons learned and implement continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen future project performance.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.Minimum 15 years of progressive experience managing major heavy civil, marine construction, transportation, industrial, or infrastructure construction projects.Demonstrated experience serving in a senior leadership capacity, such as Project Director, Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, or comparable role.Proven experience leading at least one large, complex project utilizing Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, CMAR, EPC, or a comparable alternative delivery method.Extensive knowledge of major infrastructure project planning, design coordination, preconstruction, procurement, construction management, and project execution.Strong understanding of project financial management, cost forecasting, scheduling, contract administration, change management, and risk mitigation.Demonstrated success managing multidisciplinary teams involving engineering, construction, commercial, procurement, and project controls professionals.Experience developing and maintaining -level client relationships and managing complex stakeholder environments.Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and organizational skills.Ability to work from Orion's Federal Way, Washington office and travel to assigned project locations as required.Ability to maintain a substantial presence at project sites when necessary to support operational and project delivery requirements.Preferred QualificationsProfessional Engineer (PE) license, Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) certification, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification