Team Director - Construction Modeling

A Team Director has the responsibility of leading a team of Project Managers and Modelers for the Construction Modeling Group.  They have the responsibility for applying intensive and diversified knowledge of detailing principles and practices in broad areas.  A Team Director bears primary responsibility for properly executing the project management systems for each project under their direction. They manage a team of professionals, set direction, outline goals, and execute the project plan. A Team Director’s roles include contract negotiation, planning, organization direction and control of projects, being a team leader through technical supervision and staff development and contributing to business development.

Responsibilities:

Manages Projects Ensuring that all Production, Quality, Client Satisfaction, and Budgetary Objectives are Met

• Conducts needs assessment with client to determine project scope and requirements

• Attends kick-off meetings to explain design options and gathers information related to schedule and budget
• Develops project plans and budgets including staffing and resource needs
• Coordinates project delivery with client, internal and external team members
• Plans and leads internal and external project meetings

• Collaborates with architects, contractors, and other engineering consultants to develop engineering solutions

• Coordinates and guides preparation of construction documents with drafters, modelers, designers, clients, and internal quality control staff
• Communicates, coordinates, and interacts with clients, consultants, and team members regarding project information
• Oversees designs, reviews project specifications, and interprets applicable codes and industry standards
• Guides/assists other modelers regarding issues such as codes, design criteria, and software
• Collaborate with the Practice Area Director and Director of Technology to develop and implement standardized practices.
• Collaborate with the Director of Technology to optimize detailing processes and enhance interoperability between detailing, engineering, and fabrication teams.
• Coordinate with WPM Facilities and IT teams to address the office needs of the team.
• Represent WPM at both local and international industry events.

• Monitors staffing/resource needs and reports to Director
• Manages workload distribution and project resources
• Collaborates with other project managers to ensure appropriate staffing
• Assists with the Recruitment and interviews for qualified job candidates

• Promotes our Extraordinary Client Experience (ECX), by building effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer’s expectations
• Actively participates in industry, client, and community relations to enhance company image

Performs Other Functions as Needed

• 20+ minimum prior years experience with 15+ prior years experience in steel detailing
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to engage individuals and teams to complete tasks or projects.
• Ability to mentor and lead individuals and teams, build partnerships, and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Demonstrated career growth that includes experience working on design teams for a variety of building or project types
• Strong client-service attitude with ability to multi-task and accomplish multiple priorities
• Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment

Walter P Moore is an equal employment opportunity employer, and provides equal employment opportunities (including offering competitive compensation and benefit packages) to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws and encourage all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Walter P Moore is an international company of engineers, architects, innovators, and creative people who solve some of the world’s most complex structural and infrastructure challenges. Providing structural, diagnostics, civil, traffic, parking, transportation, enclosure, WPM technology and construction engineering services, we design solutions that are cost- and resource-efficient, forward-thinking, and help support and shape communities worldwide. Founded in 1931 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, our 1000+ professionals work across 26 U.S. offices and 8 international locations.