Project Director

The Foth Companies; Wisconsin; Remote; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Foth Companies seeks a Project Director to spearhead major capital programs for Food & Beverage and Paper & Converting clients. You may work from Green Bay, WI, or any of our 32 locations, or remotely across the United States.

The role requires guiding execution strategies, managing multi‑discipline teams, and travelling roughly 25–35 percent. You will shape long-term client partnerships, mentor project managers, and drive safety, quality, schedule and cost performance while advancing growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent technical experience.
• 15+ years of capital project experience leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• Proven success managing complex projects exceeding $10M+.
• Ability to lead client engagements and influence senior-level stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior client interface for major capital programs and manage expectations.
• Lead large, multi-discipline capital projects from concept to start-up.
• Provide executive oversight for internal teams, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Oversee project controls including scope, risk, schedule, and cost.
• Direct procurement and contracting strategies and coordinate with construction teams.
• Lead teams through change and drive alignment across project phases.
• Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to project challenges.
• Champion site safety and drive continuous improvement in delivery.
• Support business development by strengthening client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Client engagement

Executive interface

Staff mentoring

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Project management software

Job description

**Foth** is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to **solving our clients' toughest science and engineering challenges** . Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, **Foth** may be the place for you.

Join our team and experience the **Foth** difference that contributes to our impressive **92+% member retention rate** ! Learn more at foth.com/careers .

Join **Foth** as an **Project Director** , based in **Green Bay, WI** , or **any of our 32 locations** , or working **fully remote within the United States** . This role leads complex, multi discipline capital projects while serving as a trusted advisor to major Food and Beverage and Paper and Converting clients. Success in the role requires deep experience managing large capital programs, comfort with travel at roughly 25 to 35 percent, and a strong background guiding multi discipline teams. You will shape execution strategies, influence senior level stakeholders, and help drive long term client partnerships. Upon successful integration, we anticpate the right candidate for this position to be advanced into leadership providing further opportunities to contribute and guide our organization forward. This may result in a different title and or compensation range.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as the senior client interface for major capital programs, leading scope definition, execution strategy, proposal support, and long‑term relationship management. Communicate project expectations and technical information clearly with clients and internal teams
• Lead large, complex, multi‑discipline capital projects from concept through start‑up, ensuring performance in safety, quality, schedule, cost, and contractual compliance
• Provide executive oversight for internal teams, subcontractors, and vendors. Guide staffing strategies, mentor project managers and project engineers, and support strong overall team performance
• Oversee project controls including scope management, risk identification and mitigation, document control, scheduling, cost management, and use of project management software
• Direct procurement and contracting strategies for major equipment, materials, and services, including application of T&M, Lump Sum, and GMP contracting methods
• Partner with construction management to support installation, technical check‑out, commissioning, and start‑up, including coordination with OEMs and contractors
• Lead teams through change by building alignment, fostering trust, and driving positive transitions across project phases
• Apply strong analytical, facilitation, and organizational problem‑solving skills to evaluate project challenges and make sound, timely decisions
• Champion project and site safety culture, ensuring compliance with all Foth and client safety standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery by identifying execution efficiencies, advancing best practices, and contributing thought leadership
• Support business development efforts by strengthening client relationships, identifying growth opportunities, and contributing to strategic pursuits
• Travel as required (approximately 25-35 percent)

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent technical experience
• Industry experience in Consumer Products manufacturing
• 15+ years of capital project experience, including leading multi‑discipline teams
• Proven success managing complex projects exceeding $10M+ or similar scale/scope
• Demonstrated ability to lead client engagements and influence senior‑level stakeholders
• Program management experience overseeing multiple related projects within a broader capital program, ensuring consistent delivery and alignment with client objectives

Preferred qualifications:

• 20+ years of experience in Food & Beverage or Paper Converting environments
• Experience guiding or mentoring project managers or project engineers
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience in an engineering consulting environment
• Demonstrated ability to support or lead business development activities
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English, with the ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written settings

The base compensation listed for this job posting reflects a general range for the posted position. Base compensation will vary based on factors such as: years of experience, location, level of responsibility and licenses/certifications. In addition to base compensation, Foth members may be eligible to receive bonuses through our Earned Performance Incentive program. All employees are el