Project Director

Apply Job Type Full-time Description J. A. Watts, Inc. (JWI) is a woman-owned professional services firm that believes in treating its clients and employees like family at every level of our company. Our family culture is what we’re known for, and we work to stay true to who we are. That’s how we manage our projects and how we recruit THE Best People in our industry. Our clients come from all walks of life, and so do we, which makes us stronger together. This role is responsible for the overall operational, budgetary, and financial responsibilities and activities of the assigned project team(s) or department. It oversees and leads all activities of the designated project(s) to ensure goals and objectives are fully executed within the required timeframe and budget while exceeding client expectations and optimizing team performance. The Project Director shall lead by example and personify the Company’s Mission, Vision, and Values; taking ownership of their assigned project(s) or program. Projects can be in a variety of industries including transportation, construction, aviation, or technology. Duties and Responsibilities Maintain relationships and drive development of new and existing client relationships with the clients as the primary JWI contact. Responsible for growing team through business development opportunities Responsible for the adherence and utilization of the JWI Playbook in delivering all projects Oversee and manage the project team through the entire project process Responsible for high level planning and programming analysis work including preparation of technical documents, testing plans, and proposals Serve as a positive and professional ambassador of JWI, fostering strong relationships with clients and strategic partners Drive strategic growth, lead capture plans, and manage high-level partnerships Own client/partner relationships Own proposal process including the creation of proposals and staff plans Define the client’s project scope, budget, and schedule. Consult or negotiate as needed to finalize project specifications Contribute to strategic project planning discussions and meetings providing budget, staffing, and cost Manage the effective and positive communication between the client and Company Review and approve technical documents, design plans, cost estimates, and proposals Responsible for ensuring that project deliverables are on time, within budget, and at the required level of quality Manage approved budget and monitor actual expenses to ensure project stays within budget Communicate project details, including plans, progress, issues, and concerns to executive leadership team on a regular basis Responsible for the adherence and utilization of the JWI Playbook in delivering all projects Develop strategic client capture plan(s) to advance existing and new client relationships Secure new business by gathering client intel, identifying opportunities to submit on RFPs/RFQs,…