Senior Design Program Director – Life Sciences

IPS - Integrated Project Services, LLC; Leawood (KS); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS - Integrated Project Services, LLC is seeking a Design Project Director to lead large, multi-disciplinary design programs at our Leawood, KS office. The role focuses on senior leadership for program profitability, safety, client management, and cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities include directing programs, managing resources and budgets, reviewing contracts, and developing deliverables while ensuring quality and constructability.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in engineering, project delivery, or a related leadership role.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Progressive ability to plan, organize, supervise and coordinate technical work.

Responsibilities

• Directs programs and multiple projects; leads teams to meet corporate, safety, and project goals.
• Manages resources, scheduling, budgeting, and execution plans to align with objectives.
• Reviews contracts and monitors cost, schedule, and scope; oversees change management and risk mitigation.
• Guides the development of deliverables, design content, and ensures quality and constructability.
• Mentors project managers and engineers to build leadership and technical capabilities.
• Facilitates positive client relationships and oversees stakeholder communication.
• Coordinates subcontractor and vendor activities, including contract negotiations and invoices.
• Partners with finance to manage budgets, forecasts, and receivables; ensures accurate cost reporting.
• Upholds legal, regulatory, and quality standards across all design activities.
• Supports business development through proposals, presentations, and marketing efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent

Job description

IPS - Integrated Project Services, LLC is seeking a Design Project Director to lead large, multi-disciplinary design programs at our Leawood, KS office. The role focuses on senior leadership for program profitability, safety, client management, and cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities include directing programs, managing resources and budgets, reviewing contracts, and developing deliverables while ensuring quality and constructability.