Area Project Delivery Leader
Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose. As a vital member of the Specialty Services Division, you’ll be joining a group of world-renowned engineers, scientists, biologists, and knowledgeable support staff dedicated to pushing the boundaries of environmental consulting, sustainable engineering, and cutting-edge digital technology.
We focus on supporting diverse industries, ranging from power generation, and manufacturing to critical infrastructure, defense, and biopharmaceuticals. Our services encompass a breadth and scope not commonly found in one location.
When you join the Verdantas team, your expertise will contribute to the ongoing expansion of our services and the exploration of innovative solutions. WE value team members with unique skills and offer an environment where your contributions play a crucial role in advancing our commitment to excellence in environmental consulting, engineering, and digital technology services.We are seeking an Area Project Delivery Leader (APDL) to oversee the execution of our Project Delivery Support Organization (PDSO) initiatives by monitoring project health and performance within their area. The APDL acts as a key problem-solver, is proactive in identifying project risks, provides insights into budgets and performance metrics, and conducts monthly reviews with the Area Leader. The APDL also works with project managers to effectively address budget overruns and reduce contract variances. This position is remote.
Responsibilities:
Day to Day:
Coach/mentor/support project managers, providing advice and solutions for emerging problems
Provide timely, accurate insights into the Area’s performance.
Communicate clear information around budgets, forecasts, actuals, and margins across the whole portfolio of projects for the Area.
Track and identify project risks
On-board new Project Managers
Support PMs with financial data needed for pursuits
Weekly:
Conduct pricing reviews (marginal analysis) for projects
Analyze weekly project performance data provided by finance and compile risk data
Coordinate with project managers on progress, challenges, and risk mitigation strategies
Monthly:
Analyze the monthly revenue recognition report and make recommendations for revenue adjustments
Hold meetings with the Area Leader to review the portfolio, including projects at-risk, corrective actions, status of WIP/AR, P-time conversions, and work at risk.
Review and work with PMs to convert Phase 2 time to billable time.
Hold review meetings for projects with high risk or revenue exceeding $2M, inviting relevant stakeholders
Initiate regular reviews for projects consistently performing below a 2.8 multiplier and projects/PMs with high reserves.
Quarterly:
Conduct portfolio reviews for the top three portfolios in the Area/Specialty, focusing on target multipliers, unbilled amounts, AR, and contract variances.
Evaluate performance against Area/Specialty KPIs and summarize achievements, challenges, and recommendations for improvement.
Assess needs for targeted PM training.
Annually:
Review and align with long-term strategic goals, making adjustments to project delivery approaches as needed
Support maturity assessment of PMs
Mentor/coach Project Coordinators
Support PM training initiatives
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
10-15 years of experience in project management within the AEC industry
At least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role, overseeing project managers is preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred
Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques is preferred
Familiarity with software like MS Project, Primavera P6, Deltek Vantagepoint, Power BI, or similar tools for financial reporting and analysis
In-depth understanding of how billing rates, profit margins, and multipliers are calculated
Ability to apply and interpret financial metrics for project and company-level financial analysis
Proficient in tracking and improving project profitability
Expertise in recognizing, tracking, and reporting revenue in compliance with company processes and accounting standards
Ability to ensure accurate and timely revenue forecasting
Skilled in presenting and translating complex financial or project data to diverse audiences
Benefits:
Flexible Work Environment
Paid Parental Leave
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and AD&D Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off + Holidays
Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life, and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.Verdantas is an EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet
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We focus on supporting diverse industries, ranging from power generation, and manufacturing to critical infrastructure, defense, and biopharmaceuticals. Our services encompass a breadth and scope not commonly found in one location.
When you join the Verdantas team, your expertise will contribute to the ongoing expansion of our services and the exploration of innovative solutions. WE value team members with unique skills and offer an environment where your contributions play a crucial role in advancing our commitment to excellence in environmental consulting, engineering, and digital technology services.We are seeking an Area Project Delivery Leader (APDL) to oversee the execution of our Project Delivery Support Organization (PDSO) initiatives by monitoring project health and performance within their area. The APDL acts as a key problem-solver, is proactive in identifying project risks, provides insights into budgets and performance metrics, and conducts monthly reviews with the Area Leader. The APDL also works with project managers to effectively address budget overruns and reduce contract variances. This position is remote.
Responsibilities:
Day to Day:
Coach/mentor/support project managers, providing advice and solutions for emerging problems
Provide timely, accurate insights into the Area’s performance.
Communicate clear information around budgets, forecasts, actuals, and margins across the whole portfolio of projects for the Area.
Track and identify project risks
On-board new Project Managers
Support PMs with financial data needed for pursuits
Weekly:
Conduct pricing reviews (marginal analysis) for projects
Analyze weekly project performance data provided by finance and compile risk data
Coordinate with project managers on progress, challenges, and risk mitigation strategies
Monthly:
Analyze the monthly revenue recognition report and make recommendations for revenue adjustments
Hold meetings with the Area Leader to review the portfolio, including projects at-risk, corrective actions, status of WIP/AR, P-time conversions, and work at risk.
Review and work with PMs to convert Phase 2 time to billable time.
Hold review meetings for projects with high risk or revenue exceeding $2M, inviting relevant stakeholders
Initiate regular reviews for projects consistently performing below a 2.8 multiplier and projects/PMs with high reserves.
Quarterly:
Conduct portfolio reviews for the top three portfolios in the Area/Specialty, focusing on target multipliers, unbilled amounts, AR, and contract variances.
Evaluate performance against Area/Specialty KPIs and summarize achievements, challenges, and recommendations for improvement.
Assess needs for targeted PM training.
Annually:
Review and align with long-term strategic goals, making adjustments to project delivery approaches as needed
Support maturity assessment of PMs
Mentor/coach Project Coordinators
Support PM training initiatives
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
10-15 years of experience in project management within the AEC industry
At least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role, overseeing project managers is preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred
Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques is preferred
Familiarity with software like MS Project, Primavera P6, Deltek Vantagepoint, Power BI, or similar tools for financial reporting and analysis
In-depth understanding of how billing rates, profit margins, and multipliers are calculated
Ability to apply and interpret financial metrics for project and company-level financial analysis
Proficient in tracking and improving project profitability
Expertise in recognizing, tracking, and reporting revenue in compliance with company processes and accounting standards
Ability to ensure accurate and timely revenue forecasting
Skilled in presenting and translating complex financial or project data to diverse audiences
Benefits:
Flexible Work Environment
Paid Parental Leave
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and AD&D Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off + Holidays
Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life, and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.Verdantas is an EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet
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