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Location: Philadelphia, PA | Schedule: Full-time, on-site | Compensation: $140,600 – $211,300 annually + Comprehensive Benefits

Overview

An established organization in the energy efficiency, sustainable infrastructure, and building systems industry is seeking a Director of Project Delivery to lead construction and project management operations across a substantial portfolio of performance contracting, energy infrastructure, and mechanical retrofit projects. This senior leadership position is responsible for overseeing project execution, building high-performing teams, managing financial performance, and ensuring successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects that improve building performance, reduce energy consumption, and modernize critical infrastructure.

What you'll do

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for construction and project management teams delivering large-scale sustainable infrastructure and performance contracting projects
• Oversee successful execution of a project portfolio exceeding $100 million, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and per contractual requirements
• Manage project delivery across multiple contract structures, including performance contracting, design-build, mechanical retrofits, energy conservation, and renewable energy initiatives
• Establish project execution standards, resource plans, staffing requirements, and operational objectives to maximize efficiency and profitability
• Oversee project planning, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, risk management, quality assurance, and contract administration
• Provide leadership throughout the project lifecycle, from early development and preconstruction through execution, closeout, and post-project evaluation
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, operational efficiencies, and enhanced project delivery performance
• Maintain accountability for financial performance and profitability of the assigned project portfolio
• Manage revenue forecasting, project budgets, gross margins, cash flow, billing, and financial reporting
• Monitor project performance against financial and operational objectives, proactively addressing risks or margin erosion
• Partner with executive leadership in developing annual operating plans, financial targets, and growth strategies
• Participate in monthly project portfolio and backlog reviews, providing accurate forecasts of revenue, costs, and gross margin
• Evaluate complex contract structures, project risks, and financial considerations during development and execution
• Drive improvements in speed to revenue, project profitability, cash flow, and overall operational performance
• Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary organization of project managers, construction professionals, and operations personnel
• Establish staffing and resource allocation strategies based on project backlog, anticipated growth, and operational requirements
• Recruit, retain, and develop high-performing employees while setting expectations for accountability and career growth
• Conduct performance evaluations, establish development plans, and support succession planning
• Foster a collaborative, results-oriented culture focused on safety, quality, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement
• Lead both direct-report and matrixed teams across multiple departments and business functions
• Serve as a senior-level point of contact for customers, including executive and C-suite stakeholders
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships throughout project development and execution
• Support business development teams during early project evaluation, energy audits, conceptual design, estimating, and contract negotiations
• Provide input on project feasibility, subcontractor selection, value engineering, scope development, and risk mitigation
• Resolve escalated customer concerns involving project scope, schedule, financial performance, and contractual obligations
• Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, industry organizations, and other strategic partners
• Collaborate with engineering, sales, procurement, and local operations teams to ensure successful project execution
• Champion a strong safety culture across all projects, employees, and subcontractors
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, applicable building codes, contractual requirements, and federal, state, and local regulations
• Establish consistent project management processes, quality standards, and project execution plans
• Monitor operational performance through KPIs including safety, schedule adherence, customer satisfaction, profitability, and cash flow
• Promote ethical business practices, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the organization

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related technical discipline
• 10+ years of progressive experience in construction management, project delivery, or related operations leadership
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale project portfolios exceeding $100 million
• Strong understanding of performance contracting, design-build construction, energy infrastructure, mechanical/HVAC retrofits, or other complex infrastructure delivery models
• Experience leading and developing multidisciplinary project management and construction teams
• Strong financial acumen, including project budgeting, forecasting, revenue recognition, gross margin management, and cash flow
• Ability to evaluate conceptual designs, identify project risks, and develop effective mitigation strategies
• Experience managing subcontractor relationships, contract negotiations, and complex project execution requirements
• Proficiency with construction scheduling and project management software, including tools such as Primavera and Procore
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe applications, and financial reporting systems
• Excellent communication, negotiation, organizational, and executive-level presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across multiple business functions and lead teams within a matrixed organization

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPC), Energy Service Companies (ESCOs), or sustainable infrastructure projects
• Professional certifications such as PMP or Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA)
• LEED accreditation or experience with sustainable building practices
• MBA or advanced degree with an emphasis on business or finance
• Experience overseeing large-scale public-sector, institutional, commercial, or industrial infrastructure projects
• Background in energy conservation measures, mechanical systems modernization, renewable energy, and building efficiency programs

Compensation and benefits

• Base salary: $140,600 – $211,300 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, leadership background, and overall alignment with the position (can go higher for the right candidate)
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Long-term career growth opportunities within an established industry leader
• Exceptional candidates whose experience exceeds typical requirements may be considered for compensation beyond the stated range

Why this role

This opportunity offers the chance to lead a substantial project portfolio exceeding $100 million, play a key role in the continued growth of an established organization, and make a meaningful impact on organizational performance while overseeing projects that improve building performance, reduce energy consumption, and modernize critical infrastructure.