Vice President, Project Delivery Excellence

McKissack McKissack LLC; United States; Remote; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Plan

PTO

Job summary

McKissack & McKissack is seeking a Vice President, Project Delivery Excellence to lead firm-wide delivery standards and governance. You will shape PM/CM methodology, drive quality, and implement controls across regions.

The role partners with executives, regional leaders, and finance to improve project outcomes, visibility, and predictability, with a focus on scalable growth and enterprise-wide best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering/Architecture/Business or related field.
• 15+ years in PM/CM/Program Management or Project Controls.
• 10+ years in PM/CM or Owner's Rep/Engineering/Construction/PM consulting.
• Demonstrated leadership of large PM/CM projects.
• Strong knowledge of governance, quality management, controls, risk, and PMIS.
• Experience developing project procedures, standards, and frameworks.
• Strong facilitation and leadership skills.
• PMP or CCM certification.
• Travel at least 50%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project delivery framework, procedures, templates, and governance standards.
• Ensure delivery practices align with PMP/CCM and industry best practices.
• Establish project quality, risk management, controls, reporting, and documentation requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement to enhance consistency, quality, and outcomes.
• Support project start-up, mobilization, and staffing.
• Partner with executives to establish delivery strategies, reporting structures, controls, and comms.
• Lead PMIS platforms evaluation, implementation, and optimization.
• Develop dashboards and data management standards enterprise-wide.
• Create executive dashboards and early warning indicators.

Skills

Leadership

PM/CM

Risk management

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Power BI

PMIS

Excel

AI tools

Job description

Join McKissack & McKissack's team! Immediate opening for a Vice President, Project Delivery Excellence. (remote position, preference in Chicago, IL., DMV area, or Dallas, TX).

McKissack & McKissack is seeking an experienced Vice President, Project Delivery Excellence to lead the firm's project delivery standards, operational consistency, quality management practices, project governance, and project management training initiatives across all regions.

This executive-level leader will work closely with Project Executives, Regional Leadership, Finance, and Operations to establish a consistent delivery framework that improves project outcomes, reduces risk, strengthens client satisfaction, and supports scalable growth.

The Vice President will serve as the firm's subject matter expert for project management methodology, PM/CM best practices, project startup, governance, quality assurance, and project controls integration. The position will help ensure that McKissack's project delivery approach aligns with recognized industry standards including PMI's Project Management Professional (PMP) framework and the Construction Management Association of America's Certified Construction Manager (CCM) methodology.

Success in this role means creating stronger project visibility, fewer project surprises, improved operational consistency, earlier risk identification, and a repeatable delivery model that can scale with the firm's growth objectives. The role directly supports the roadmap objective of creating operational visibility, predictability, and control across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

Project Delivery Standards & Governance

• Develop and maintain McKissack's project delivery framework, procedures, templates, and governance standards.
• Ensure delivery practices align with PMP, CCM, and industry best practices.
• Establish project quality, risk management, controls, reporting, and documentation requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance consistency, quality, and project outcomes.

Project Start-Up & Mobilization

• Support the successful launch of new projects through project kickoffs, mobilization planning, and implementation of project-specific procedures.
• Partner with Project Executives and project teams to establish delivery strategies, reporting structures, controls, and communication protocols.
• Ensure projects are properly staffed, organized, and equipped for successful execution.

PMIS, Technology & Operational Systems

• Lead the evaluation, implementation, and optimization of PMIS platforms and project delivery technologies.
• Establish firmwide standards for project reporting, data management, and dashboarding.
• Leverage automation, business intelligence, and AI-enabled solutions to improve visibility, efficiency, and decision‑making.

Project Reviews & Performance Oversight

• Conduct regular project health reviews across all regions.
• Evaluate project performance related to scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and client satisfaction.
• Identify emerging risks and work with leadership to implement corrective actions before issues escalated.
• Develop and maintain enterprise‑level dashboards and early warning indicators that provide leadership with visibility into project performance.

Training & Capability Development

• Develop and deliver project management training programs, workshops, and onboarding initiatives.
• Mentor project managers and project executives on delivery best practices, PMIS utilization, project controls, and risk management.
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Partner closely with Project Executives, Regional Leadership, Operations, and Finance to improve project delivery performance across the enterprise.
• Support major pursuits, strategic initiatives, and operational planning efforts.
• Serve as the firm's subject matter expert for project delivery excellence, quality management, and operational best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in Project Management, Construction Management, Program Management, or Project Controls.
• Minimum 10 years of experience within a PM/CM, Owner's Representative, Engineering, Construction, or Program Management consulting organization.
• Demonstrated leadership of large and complex PM/CM projects and programs.
• Strong knowledge of project governance, quality management, project controls, risk management, and PMIS systems.
• Experience developing project procedures, standards, and operational frameworks.
• Strong facilitation, training, and leadership skills.
• PMP or CCM certification.
• Ability and willingness to travel at least 50%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading project delivery excellence, operational excellence, or quality management functions within a national PM/CM firm.
• Lean, Six Sigma, ISO 9001, or Total Quality Management experience.
• Experience creating executive dashboards and project performance scorecards.
• PSP, EVP, CCM, PMI‑RMP, CCP, or related certifications.
• Experience with Power BI, AI‑enabled project delivery tools, and advanced reporting platforms.

Compensation

Salary range: $175,000 - $250,000/yearly (dependent on years of experience, competency, travel requirements)

Employee Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Commuter Benefits
• Tuition Assistance
• Adoption Assistance
• Matching 401k Plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid-Time-Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Marketplace Perks-at-Work

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

- McKissack & McKissack is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, and local laws.

This statement applies to all employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and termination. Salary ranges will be disclosed where required by law (e.g., CA, CO, NY, MA). Applicants needing reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact [e-mail].

Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.