Senior Project Director, Strategy & Growth

J.A. Watts, Incorporated; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

J. A. Watts, Inc. (JWI) is a woman-owned professional services firm seeking a Project Director to lead diverse initiatives in transportation, construction, aviation, or technology sectors. You will manage project scope, budget, and schedule while guiding teams and maintaining strong client relationships.

The role emphasizes strategic growth, playbook adherence, and partnerships with internal teams to deliver projects on time and within budget. A senior, client-facing leader is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or equivalent work experience is required.
• An advanced degree (MBA) is a plus.
• PMP, PMI, PE, AIA, NCIDQ a plus, may be required by client.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships and drive development of new and existing client relationships with the clients as the primary JWI contact.
• Oversee and manage the project team through the entire project process.
• Define the client’s project scope, budget, and schedule; consult or negotiate as needed to finalize project specifications.
• Manage project budgets and monitor expenses to keep the project within budget.

Skills

Client relationships

Leadership

Budget management

Proposal development

Staffing planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering/Architecture or equivalent

MBA (a plus)

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

MS Project

Excel

Job description

J. A. Watts, Inc. (JWI) is a woman-owned professional services firm seeking a Project Director to lead diverse initiatives in transportation, construction, aviation, or technology sectors. You will manage project scope, budget, and schedule while guiding teams and maintaining strong client relationships.

The role emphasizes strategic growth, playbook adherence, and partnerships with internal teams to deliver projects on time and within budget. A senior, client-facing leader is required.