Electrical Director, CM

IPS - Integrated Project Services, LLC; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS is seeking an Electrical Director, CM to lead electrical project delivery from preconstruction through closeout for facilities in life sciences. The role is based in Cary, North Carolina, with travel up to 25%.

You will oversee EPCMV and CM services sales support, develop staff, manage contracts, ensure compliance, and partner with regional leadership to achieve project goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• 15+ years of experience in Project Delivery or related discipline.
• Demonstrated leadership across industry knowledge and leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of electrical project delivery, including planning, estimating, procurement, construction, and safety.
• Collaborate with cross-functional groups to allocate resources and support execution.
• Manage contracts and subcontracts to mitigate risk and protect company interests.
• Oversee performance metrics and implement corrective actions to ensure project goals are met.
• Hire, develop, and train Project Delivery staff, ensuring alignment with utilization targets.
• Support business development efforts, proposal preparation, and client relationship management.
• Partner with leadership across regions and divisions to drive corporate objectives and pursue new opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures, systems, and policies.
• Lead change management and support analysis of work-in-place and resource requirements.
• Participate in site visits, client meetings, and support the development of project execution strategies.

Skills

Electrical leadership

Project delivery

Client relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry. We are looking for a talented Electrical Director, CM to join our dedicated team at our office located in Cary, North Carolina.

In this role, you will be responsible for electrical oversight and coordination of multiple Project Teams Day to day execution of electrical work within Regional Operations for the project delivery organization. You will also focus on the support of EPCMV and CM services sales, overseeing the detailed execution of projects by teams from pre-construction to close out, development of staff, and operational performance of the division as an electrical SME.

Additional Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of electrical project delivery, including planning, estimating, procurement, construction, and safety.
• Collaborate with cross-functional groups (Preconstruction, Project Controls, Procurement, Quality, and Safety) to allocate resources and support execution.
• Manage contracts and subcontracts to mitigate risk and protect company interests.
• Oversee performance metrics and implement corrective actions to ensure project goals are met.
• Hire, develop, and train Project Delivery staff, ensuring alignment with utilization targets.
• Support business development efforts, proposal preparation, and client relationship management.
• Partner with leadership across regions and divisions to drive corporate objectives and pursue new opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures, systems, and policies.
• Lead change management and support analysis of work-in-place and resource requirements.
• Participate in site visits, client meetings, and support the development of project execution strategies.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline, or an equivalent technical degree.
• 15+ years of experience in Project Delivery or a related discipline.
• Demonstrate significant experience both in terms of industry knowledge and positions of leadership.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods.
• Must possess the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as required.
• Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to climb ladders as necessary.

Work Environment

• This position will have 25% travel, or as required by the assigned project.
• You may be assigned to a client site for an extended period.
• Overnight travel or staying in the city of the Client's location is possible, depending on the assignment.
• Please review the IPS Travel Policy.
• You will visit construction sites and will be required to take site safety training and adhere to site safety rules.
• Must have access to reliable transportation.
• Must have the ability to travel and commute on a daily or routine basis.
• Must be able to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, which may include exposure to varying weather.

Safety

• This position is a safety-sensitive position.
• The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research, or other "non-administrative" areas.

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required.

About Us

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in technical consulting, architecture, engineering, procurement, construction management, commissioning, qualification, and validation services for technically complex facilities. Integration is how we think and work. It requires the ability to unite existing and emerging technologies into a process that reliably delivers products and accelerates speed to market. That end-to-end mindset allows us to be agile and anticipate challenges as we move projects toward operational readiness. IPS applies design and delivery expertise, client-side experience, and supplier-side insight to every project. We infuse our curiosity, our passion, and our commitment to partnership in delivering solutions at any scale. We meet our clients where they are and get them to where they need to go. That's only possible when we care as much as our clients do.

Specialties

Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV, and Staffing Services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran, marital, or citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.