Director of Project Services

Company: DPS Group Global
Location: Framingham
Posted on: July 29, 2022

Job Description:

Position Summary: The Director of Project Services is responsible for the planning, implementation, and management of the project services lifecycle for the office to which they are assigned. This will include the guidance and oversight of all estimating, procurement, project controls, document control, and project administration functions. Tasks will include labor management, operational management, business development, and proposal management. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversees the management of the Estimating, Procurement, Project Controls, and Project and Document Control Administration departments, establishing best practices, policies, and procedures
• Sets departmental goals and conducts annual performance reviews with a focus on operational improvement and efficiency
• Responsible for the oversight of all procurement aspects on DPS projects, including assisting with proposals, ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement
• Assists in the development of project execution plans (procurement and buyout approaches/models, cashflow strategies, risk management, etc.)
• Oversees the management of the subcontracting strategy and forms relationships with various regional and national subcontractors and suppliers to support EPC activities for future business
• Manages contractual risk through the review and negotiation of all contract agreements (both up and down stream) and NDAs
• Oversees project commercial management for all project commitments
• Enforce contractual terms and resolve supplier procurement issues as needed due to escalation
• Assists in claim resolution for all out-of-scope services
• Responsible for the preparation of project financial forecasting and analysis of project data as well as the financial accuracy of monthly internal project cost reporting meetings (OS&G)
• Assists in the creation of winning proposals
• Establishes office bill rates and pricing structures
• Provides and maintains the overall office financial forecasting
• Serves as a senior leader in the office
• Mentors and develops staff
• Supports overall office goals and initiatives
• Other duties as assignedCompetencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:Achievement Focus - Recognizes and acts on opportunities. Sets and achieves challenging goals. Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals. Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. Measures self against standard of excellence. Communication - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally and in written form. Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communications methods. Culture - Supports a culture of excellence. Contributes to a collaborative environment that rewards teamwork, mentorship, best-in-practice development, and pride in workmanship.Managing People - Makes self available to subordinates. Provides regular performance feedback. Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth. Planning & Organization - Integrates changes smoothly. Plans for additional resources. Prioritizes and plans work activities. Sets goals and objectives. Uses time efficiently. Works in an organized manner.Problem Solving - Fosters quality focus in others. Improves processes. Measures key outcomes. Sets clear quality requirements. Identifies problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Solicits and applies customer feedback. Resolves problems in early stages. Works well in group problem solving situations.Use of Technology - Adapts to new technologies. Demonstrates required skills. Keeps technical skills up to date. Troubleshoots technological problems. Uses technology to increase productivity.Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/Experience: Master's degree or equivalent; or four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Language Ability: Read, analyze and interpret complex documents. Respond effectively to sensitive inquiries. Write speeches and articles using innovative techniques. Make persuasive presentations on complex topics to management, public groups and/or boards of directors. Mathematical Ability: Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.Reasoning Ability: Apply logical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Deal with nonverbal symbolism (e.g., formulas and equations) in difficult phases. Deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.Software Skills: Deltek, Procore, Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft ProjectCertificates and Licenses: N/ASupervisory Responsibilities: May supervise up to 15 direct reports.

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