Project Delivery Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +46 more locations.

📋 Description

• Manage the safe and efficient execution of projects in line with scope, schedule, quality, risk, and financial obligations across a designated portfolio.

• Facilitate monthly portfolio assessments with assigned project managers to evaluate project health, recognize potential risks, and determine corrective measures.

• Evaluate project expenses, billing, timelines, completion estimates, and future projections.

• Address the root causes of performance challenges to minimize write-offs, safeguard profit margins, and enhance cash flow.

• Collaborate with project managers and finance teams regarding invoicing, unbilled amounts, accounts receivable, and collection strategies.

• Provide direction on the assignment of projects and pursuit efforts to project managers.

• Review cost estimates and pricing proposals for clients prior to submission.

• Assist project managers in translating contract terms into actionable delivery plans, budgets, and risk management controls.

• Identify commercial risks and channel exceptions through the necessary approval process.

• Aid in scope and change management, including change orders, budget and schedule modifications, stakeholder communication, and resolution of disputes.

• Mentor project managers and emerging project managers on client communication, team collaboration, financial matters, and delivery challenges.

• Collaborate with operations and program leaders on project and pursuit assignments, the development of project managers, and performance evaluations.

• Work with project controls leadership and Project Support Specialists on scheduling, tracking progress, reporting, and financial oversight.

• Advocate for consistent project kickoffs, milestone evaluations, and closeout procedures.

• Share insights and assist teams in adopting project management tools, processes, and enhancements.

• Report directly to the Vice President of Project Delivery Excellence for Environmental Consulting, with a dotted line to the VP Operations Leader.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental sciences, finance, accounting, business, or a related technical or business field.

• Relevant experience in project management, project controls, project finance, or consulting operations.

• Proven ability to evaluate project performance and provide guidance to project managers.

• A minimum of 8 years of experience is preferred; candidates with fewer years but possessing strong, directly relevant skills and accomplishments will also be considered.

• Exceptional financial and commercial acumen, including the ability to interpret project budgets, costs, forecasts, margins, billing, and contract stipulations.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with confident presentation abilities.

• Capability to build relationships, mentor colleagues, and influence outcomes within a matrix organization.

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and prioritization skills.

• Ability to work autonomously and make informed decisions with limited information.

• Experience supporting environmental consulting projects from initiation to closeout is preferred.

• Familiarity with fixed-price, fixed-unit-rate, time-and-materials contracts, scheduling concepts, earned value management, and risk and contingency management is preferred.

• Experience in proposal development, pricing strategies, financial systems, process enhancement, and guiding teams through transitions is preferred.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual bonus (12%).

• Remote work options available within the United States.

• Reasonable accommodations in employment for all applicants.