Project Director

Charlotte, NC

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Type: Direct-Hire

Experience: 0

Category: Engineering

Contractor Work Model: Onsite

Brand: System One

Compensation Range: 190000.00 - 240000.00 Per Hour

Job ID: 348939

Date Posted: 04/08/2026

Shortcut: http://jobs.systemone.com/5aHSk7


Job Title: Project Director
Location: Charlotte, NC
Type: Direct Hire
Work Schedule: Monday – Thursday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Friday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Relocation: Available for the right candidate

Overview
System One is seeking a Project Director to lead engineering project delivery and oversee a portfolio of complex projects within the process, energy, and chemical industries. This is a high-impact leadership role focused on driving project performance, developing teams, and building strong client relationships across a growing project portfolio.

Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering project delivery, ensuring alignment with best practices, procedures, and performance goals
  • Oversee a portfolio of projects, ensuring delivery of as-sold margins and strong cash performance
  • Provide leadership, mentorship, and development for project management teams
  • Drive talent development, including hiring, training, and coaching of engineering project professionals
  • Partner with business development and operations teams on project strategy and execution planning
  • Support proposal development, presentations, and execution team formation
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients
  • Participate in contract and change order negotiations
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to client satisfaction
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and regional partners to support broader organizational strategy
  • Continuously improve project management processes and procedures

Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline
  • 15+ years of industry experience, including 10+ years in project management
  • Experience managing capital projects within process, energy, or chemical industries
  • Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and managing vendor relationships
  • Strong business acumen and client-facing experience
  • Demonstrated leadership, communication, and team development skills
  • Experience managing teams of 5+ individuals


System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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