Senior Project Director, Capital Programs (Remote)

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

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