Project Director, Infrastructure (West), for COWI in North America

Project Director Infrastructure (West)

Long Beach Oakland

Regular Full-Time

Hybrid

Do you want the opportunity to co-create with our experts on some of the most prestigious infrastructure programs in North America Can you navigate the dynamic landscape of the market by adapting strategies swiftly capitalizing on emerging opportunities and mitigating risks And are you committed to accelerating growth and promoting innovation Then this is the place to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow.

Lead with a team of experienced leaders

We are seeking a highly motivated Project Director Infrastructure (West) to join our growing North American team in this leadership role you will manage the design and delivery of complex infrastructure projects across California including projects within heavy civil highways bridges tunnels transit and associated civil structures. Our projects are delivered through a mix of traditional and Alternative Project Delivery methods. You will be responsible for assisting with management of multidisciplinary teams as well as managing the delivery of your own tasks in terms of budget quality and timelines. Extensive project management and technical skills required.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Lead and manage complex multi-disciplinary projects for public and private clients including Alternative Delivery Methods Design-Bid-Build Design & Build P3 and similar delivery models.
• Oversee all phases of technical project deliveryfrom conceptual design and preliminary engineering through final design and construction supportincluding civil and structural infrastructure elements such as alignment studies structural configurations utility relocations grading and drainage.
• Build and sustain positive relationships with public agency clients and key stakeholders including Design & Build contractors third-party utility agencies and community groups.
• Support business development initiatives with Market Directors by contributing to strategy positioning proposal development interviews and client engagement for major programs across California.
• Provide leadership to multidisciplinary teams spanning civil structural geotechnical and architectural disciplines managing teams of 525 staff and subcontractors to ensure adherence to scope schedule budget and quality standards on infrastructure programs exceeding $100M in construction value.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for client project managers responsible for contract management fee negotiations schedule adherence and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with internal global centers of excellence to leverage specialized expertise and ensure high-quality project delivery while managing local compliance permitting requirements and quality management systems.
• Mentor and guide junior project managers and technical staff to encourage professional growth and promote a culture of delivery excellence.

Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future.

Like us you believe that leadership growth comes from setting a clear and meaningful direction for your team and supporting them in taking ownership of their work. You always delegate responsibility and ensure an open and safe dialogue and you coach your people to achieve their aspirations through constructive fact-based feedback. Attracting and nurturing a diverse group of high-potential team members is at the top of your agenda as is creating an inclusive caring and trusting culture in your team.

On top of that you will have:

• A minimum of 20 years of experience in transportation infrastructure including at least 10 years in senior project management roles.
• A Bachelors or Masters degree in Civil Engineering
• A Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) for California
• Demonstrated ability to work with Design & Build contractors public clients and agencies in California and to manage multidisciplinary design teams.
• Experience delivering projects through Alternate Project Delivery methods such as Design-Build Progressive Design-Build or CMGC.
• Proficient written and oral communication skills with the ability to engage multiple stakeholders effectively.
• Self-motivation willingness to adjust and the capacity to manage multiple tasks in environments with shifting priorities.
• Great organizational time management and team-building skills with demonstrated leadership ability.
• Ability to work effectively with remote teams and willingness to travel predominantly within North America.

A place to work and so much more

At COWI we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity and sometimes even our courage to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. We support our customers transition towards increased sustainability. We strive to lead by example by embedding environmental management social responsibility and good governance into our business practices and the options we provide to our customers.

We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you at work and at home.

With offices primarily located in the Nordic region the UK North America and India we are currently more than 7500 people who bring their expertise in engineering architecture energy and environment into play.

What we also offer:

Being part of the COWI community offers more than just a competitive salary. We take care of our people both professionally and personally.

Some of our benefits include:

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 5 weeks vacation to start Floating holiday to celebrate employee diversity Paid sick leave Annual fitness subsidy - yes you can use this for a ski pass yoga or gym membership 401K 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: $240000 to $277000 for Long Beach and Oakland locations only. Actual compensation is subject to variations due to education experience skill set and location.

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Equal opportunity employer

COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race colour religion sex national origin age disability or 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.

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