• All Locations
    Birmingham, AL, Atlanta, Chicago
  • Sector
    Energy
  • About this opportunity

    Director – Technical & Project Services (T&PS)

    Location- Atlanta, GA or Birmingham, AL or Chicago, IL

    About the Role

    We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Director to lead and grow our Technical & Project Services (T&PS) offering across key markets in North America. This senior leadership role is responsible for driving business growth, developing client relationships, overseeing project delivery excellence, and leading multidisciplinary teams delivering project management, project controls, cost management, scheduling, and technical advisory services.

    The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with a proven ability to win work, develop strategic partnerships, and contribute to the long-term growth of the business.

    Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

    Business Development & Client Growth

    • Lead business development activities to identify, pursue, and secure new opportunities across targeted sectors.
    • Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients, industry partners, and key stakeholders.
    • Support the preparation of proposals, presentations, fee submissions, and client interviews.
    • Contribute to market strategy development and identify emerging trends and opportunities.
    • Generate a sustainable pipeline of opportunities and convert leads into secured work.
    • Represent the business at industry events, networking functions, and client meetings.
    • Collaborate with regional and sector leadership teams to expand service offerings and increase market share.

    Leadership & Team Management

    • Provide leadership, mentoring, and support to project and technical teams across multiple locations.
    • Build, develop, and retain high-performing teams while fostering a collaborative and client-focused culture.
    • Support recruitment, workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development initiatives.
    • Promote a culture of safety, inclusion, continuous improvement, and professional development.

    Project & Service Delivery

    • Provide executive oversight across a portfolio of projects to ensure successful delivery against scope, schedule, quality, and financial objectives.
    • Ensure consistent application of project management methodologies, governance, and best practices.
    • Support project teams in resolving complex technical, commercial, and operational issues.
    • Monitor project performance, utilization, revenue, and profitability metrics.
    • Drive operational excellence and identify opportunities for process improvements and innovation.

    Commercial & Financial Management

    • Contribute to business planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance management.
    • Maintain accountability for revenue growth, project profitability, and achievement of business objectives.
    • Manage contract negotiations, risk management activities, and commercial decision-making.
    • Support the development and implementation of strategic growth initiatives.

  • Who we’re looking for:

    Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills

    • 15+ years of experience within construction, infrastructure, energy, industrial, data center, manufacturing, or related sectors.
    • Proven experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and managing complex client portfolios.
    • Demonstrated success in business development, client relationship management, and winning new work.
    • Strong understanding of project management, project controls, cost management, and technical advisory services.
    • Experience managing financial performance, budgets, and commercial outcomes.
    • Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and leadership skills.
    • Professional certifications such as PMP, PE, CCM, MRICS, or equivalent are advantageous.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Business, or a related discipline.


  • About us

    Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.

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