Remote Project Director: Capital Programs Leader

The Foth Companies; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Foth Companies in Green Bay, WI, seeks a Project Director to lead major capital programs, defining scope, strategy, and client relationships across multi-disciplinary teams. Remote work within the United States is possible.

With 15+ years in capital projects and a proven track record of delivering complex programs over $10M, you will drive safety, quality, schedule, and cost outcomes while mentoring project managers and collaborating with stakeholders.

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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior client interface for major capital programs, leading scope definition, execution strategy, proposal support, and long-term relationship management.
• Lead large, complex, multi-discipline capitalprojects from concept through start-up, ensuring performance in safety, quality, schedule, cost, and contractual compliance.
• Provide executive oversight for internal teams, subcontractors, and vendors, guiding staffing strategies and mentoring project managers/engineers.
• Oversee project controls including scope management, risk identification and mitigation, document control, scheduling, and cost management.
• 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, testing, commissioning, and start-up, coordinating with OEMs and contractors.
• Lead teams through change by building alignment, fostering trust, and driving positive transitions across project phases.
• Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate project challenges and make timely decisions.
• Champion project and site safety culture, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery by identifying execution efficiencies and best practices.
• Support business development by strengthening client relationships and contributing to strategic pursuits.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent

Job description

The Foth Companies in Green Bay, WI, seeks a Project Director to lead major capital programs, defining scope, strategy, and client relationships across multi-disciplinary teams. Remote work within the United States is possible.

With 15+ years in capital projects and a proven track record of delivering complex programs over $10M, you will drive safety, quality, schedule, and cost outcomes while mentoring project managers and collaborating with stakeholders.