Vice President, Project Delivery Excellence

Project Delivery Standards & Governance

• Develop and maintain McKissacks project delivery framework procedures templates and governance standards.
• Ensure delivery practices align with PMP CCM and industry best practices.
• Establish project quality risk management controls reporting and documentation requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance consistency quality and project outcomes.

Project Start-Up & Mobilization

• Support the successful launch of new projects through project kickoffs mobilization planning and implementation of project-specific procedures.
• Partner with Project Executives and project teams to establish delivery strategies reporting structures controls and communication protocols.
• Ensure projects are properly staffed organized and equipped for successful execution.

PMIS Technology & Operational Systems

• Lead the evaluation implementation and optimization of PMIS platforms and project delivery technologies.
• Establish firmwide standards for project reporting data management and dashboarding.
• Leverage automation business intelligence and AI-enabled solutions to improve visibility efficiency and decision-making.

Project Reviews & Performance Oversight

• Conduct regular project health reviews across all regions.
• Evaluate project performance related to scope schedule budget quality risk and client satisfaction.
• Identify emerging risks and work with leadership to implement corrective actions before issues escalate.
• Develop and maintain enterprise-level dashboards and early warning indicators that provide leadership with visibility into project performance.

Training & Capability Development

• Develop and deliver project management training programs workshops and onboarding initiatives.
• Mentor project managers and project executives on delivery best practices PMIS utilization project controls and risk management.
• Promote a culture of accountability continuous improvement and professional development.

Leadership & Collaboration

• • Partner closely with Project Executives Regional Leadership Operations and Finance to improve project delivery performance across the enterprise.
  • Support major pursuits strategic initiatives and operational planning efforts.
  • Serve as the firms subject matter expert for project delivery excellence quality management and operational best practices.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management Engineering Architecture Business or related field.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in Project Management Construction Management Program Management or Project Controls.
• Minimum 10 years of experience within a PM/CM Owners Representative Engineering Construction or Program Management consulting organization.
• Demonstrated leadership of large and complex PM/CM projects and programs.
• Strong knowledge of project governance quality management project controls risk management and PMIS systems.
• Experience developing project procedures standards and operational frameworks.
• Strong facilitation training and leadership skills.
• PMP or CCM certification.
• Ability and willingness to travel at least 50%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading project delivery excellence operational excellence or quality management functions within a national PM/CM firm.
• Lean Six Sigma ISO 9001 or Total Quality Management experience.
• Experience creating executive dashboards and project performance scorecards.
• PSP EVP CCM PMI-RMP CCP or related certifications.
• Experience with Power BI AI-enabled project delivery tools and advanced reporting platforms.

Compensation:

Salary range: $175000 - $250000/yearly (dependent on years of experience competency travel requirements)

Employee Benefits:

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Commuter Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Adoption Assistance

Matching 401k Plan

Company-paid holidays

Paid-Time-Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Marketplace Perks-at-Work

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