Associate Director - Capital Projects & Infrastructure
GuidehouseAbout the role
Job Family:
Capital Projects & Infrastructure Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
Demonstrates proven thorough knowledge of the capital project lifecycle (planning through maintenance and operations), and a proven record of success in individual contributor and leadership roles for active capital projects. Specifically, this individual has a proven successful record of having supported or led one or more of the following areas:
- Project governance, e.g. organizational and process aspects
- Risk management and analysis, e.g. risk register, quantitative (probabilistic) risk modeling, root cause analysis, issue management, prudency reviews
- Construction project management and controls, e.g. schedule control, cost control (budget, accruals, forecasts), earned value, change management
- Complex schedule analytics, e.g. critical path method (CPM), float, schedule compression/time-cost trade-off, change impacts
- Contract development and management, e.g. common commercial terms, procurement processes, administration, scope control, construction claims
- Performance metrics and project reporting
- Project technology, e.g. project and portfolio management, applications to quantify cause and effect of delays
- Provide technical advisory services related to planning, deploying, and maintaining project management information system (PMIS) technology.
- Develop road mapping and strategic plans to be used by key business leaders to make informed investment decisions.
- Lead third-party PMIS vendor management and establish strategic partnerships
What You Will Need:
- Minimum Years of Experience: 7 to 10+
- Demonstrates proven thorough knowledge of capital intensive industries (e.g., nuclear facilities, power plants, oil refineries, transmission and distribution, and other infrastructure), including a proven understanding of industry-leading practices for improving capital project performance and identifying and implementing process improvements that can help clients achieve business requirements.
- Experience directly leading client relationships and engagement teams
- Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor’s Degree
- Degree(s) Preferred: Master’s Degree (MBA, MPP, MPA, etc.)
- Certification(s) Preferred: Project Management Professional, EIT
What Would Be Nice To Have:
- Experience managing PMIS deployment across multiple industries.
- Experience with federal, state, and local procurement regulations and requirements for technology implementation.
- Experience with Federal Grant Funding.
- Engineering or technical expertise in project controls, project management technology, capital infrastructure
- Experience drafting documents, memos, letters, and other formal communications to clients
- The successful candidate must not be subject to employment restrictions from a former employer (such as a non-compete) that would prevent the candidate from performing the job responsibilities as described.
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive cons
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