Director of Capital Projects

What You Can Expect

ENGIE North America is seeking a Director of Capital Projects, to be located at the beautiful University of Iowa Campus in Iowa City, IA.  The Director is responsible for a team of Project Managers and Construction Managers, who oversee subcontractor-led engineering, construction and commissioning activities for projects for the utility system at the University of Iowa, including district heating and cooling, water treatment, and power generation and distribution systems.

The Director reports to our Vice President of Partnerships located in Iowa City, and will interface with leaders of other internal departments, including Project Development, Procurement, Operations, Legal, and Project Finance, to drive forth yearly operational delivery goals. The candidate for this position should have a background in both managing utility construction projects and in managing teams of individuals.

• No two days are the same here, daily you will be working with your teams of Program and Project Managers, to ensure that projects are completed safely and economically, and on time, while interfacing with stakeholders to limit projects impact on campus operations.  Directly accountable for meeting delivery metrics on an annual basis. You will work daily to foster an environment of growth and mentorship within the team, focusing on continual training, process improvement, procedural compliance, and review of lessons learned. You will grow and maintain cooperative and collaborative interaction with various university departments and managers focusing on the long-term success of the Concession Agreement.  You will review and evaluate the project pipeline within the 5 year plan to ensure high quality projects are selected and properly developed for the delivery team. You’ll Collaborate frequently with legal to review and develop contracts for our engineering and installation partners that ensure risks are analyzed and appropriately addressed prior to mobilization.
• You will collaborate with procurement professionals ensuring a streamlined approach to engineering, labor, and material supply agreements forecasted against portfolio needs, including bid evaluations, for labor and supplies and negotiation of contracts, and Master Services Agreements.
• You will support project finance activities including responding to questions from our investor’s on behalf of ENGIE.

What You’ll Bring

• A minimum education of a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field is required
• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in construction management of large, complex projects, including training and/or certifications
• A Minimum of five (5) years of direct project management experience, in the construction of utility projects or projects of similar complexity
• A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or the desire and ability to gain one
• You will have gained experience in presenting to clients and stakeholders using  excellent oral, written and digital communication skills
• You are proficient with MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project, and tools similar to Procore, and SalesForce
• You have gained expertise in construction processes and activity-sequencing
• You are an expert practitioner of leadership and problem-solving skills