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Capital Projects & Contracts(Construction Industry)SeniorManager

You Belong Here

The Protiviti Career providesopportunityto learn, inspire, and advance within a collaborative and inclusive culture. We hire curious individuals for whom learning is a passion. We lean into our mission:We Care. We Collaborate. We Deliver.

At every level, we champion leaders wholiveour values ofintegrity, inclusion, innovation, and commitment to success. Imagining our work as a journey, we believe integrity guides our way, inclusion moves us forward together, innovation creates new destinations, and our commitment to success empowers us to deliver on our vision to be the most trusted global consulting firm.

Where We Need You

Protiviti is looking for an Associate Directorto join our Capital Projects & Contracts group and support our growing Construction consulting offerings.

What You Can Expect

As an Associate Director,you'lltake a lead role in strengthening client relationships andprovidingstrategic guidance across complex capital programs and construction projects.You'llpartner with clients toidentifyconstruction and capital project delivery risks, technical challenges, and opportunities to enhance the efficiency, governance, and performance of capital investments.You'lldevelop innovative strategies to solve complex business problems and devise solutions that address client needs using leading practices, data-driven insights, and emerging tools and methodologies.You'llalso help develop new business opportunities, expand existing client relationships, and contribute to the growth of our Capital Projects & Contracts practice.You'llbuild lasting relationships with clients and within the business community while serving as an ambassador of Protiviti in the market. You will also mentor and develop high-performing teams, provide leadership across engagements, and oversee the successful delivery of project work plans while driving quality, innovation, and exceptional client service.

What Will Help You Be Successful

• You bring deepexpertiseacross the construction project lifecycle, including planning, design, procurement, execution, and closeout, andleveragethat knowledge to advise clients on complex capital programs and strategic investments.

• You can confidently evaluate and enhance project governance, project controls, cost and schedule management, contract administration, and contractor oversight frameworks to improve program performance and outcomes.

• You are experienced inidentifyingand mitigating construction risks, including cost overruns, delays, change orders, claims, and other challenges thatimpactproject success.

• You are passionate about serving as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders, helping organizations navigate complex capitalprojectand program delivery challenges.

• You excel at building and expanding executive-level client relationships,identifyingnew opportunities, and delivering long-term value to clients.

• You enjoy leading teams, developing future leaders, and fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture across multiple engagements.

• You contribute topracticegrowth through business development, go-to-market initiatives, thought leadership, and the expansion of client relationships.

• You stay current on industry trends, project delivery models, emerging technologies, and market developments,leveragingthose insights to drive innovation and enhance client service offerings.

Do Your Talents Include the Following?

• Demonstratedexperience with:

• Project planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cost management across the lifecycle.

• Contract strategy, procurement, and delivery models (e.g., EPC, design-build, CM at-risk).

• Contract administration, includingchangeorder management, claims mitigation, and dispute resolution.

• Project controls, including cost, schedule, and performance monitoring against KPIs

• Construction documentation review (budgets, schedules, contracts, RFIs, submittals, and reports).

• Contractor and subcontractor performance evaluation and oversight.

• Auditing construction projects and capital programs, including governance andcontrolsframeworks.

• Identifyingrisks related to cost overruns, schedule delays, scope changes, and disputes

• Supporting or leading claims analysis, dispute advisory, or forensic project reviews

• Evaluating, summarizing, organizing, and interpreting data.

• Establishing and cultivating business relationships and a professional network,including withsenior executives.

• Successfully pursuing business development opportunities andidentifyingand implementing strategies to obtain new work or clientele.

• Ability to translate and communicateissues,risk, or challengesto client personnel, including executives.

• Leadership and direct supervisory experience of teamsincludingconducting performance appraisals,mentoringand coaching, oversight and review of work, coordination across teams, and understanding how to motivate.

Your Educational and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree inrelevantdiscipline (e.g., Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field).

• 10+ years of experience in Consulting, Construction, Engineering, Project Controls, or Capital Project Management.

• Proven success building executive-level client relationships, developing new business opportunities, and contributing to practice growth.

• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams, mentoring future leaders, and managing multiple concurrent engagements.

• Demonstrated experience overseeing large-scale capital projects and construction programs, including governance, project controls, risk management, contract administration, and program delivery.

• Experience with construction and project management tools (e.g., Primavera P6, Procore, e-Builder, Kahua, CMIC, or similar platforms).

• Professional certifications such as PMP, CCM, PE, or similar preferred.

Our Hybrid Workplace

Protiviti practices a hybrid model, which is a combination of working in person with a purpose and working remotely. This model creates meaningful experiences for our people and our clients whileoffering a flexible environment. The ratio of remote to in-person requirementsvaryby client, project, team, and other business factors. Our people work bothin-personin local Protiviti offices and on client sites, which can include local or out-of-state travel based on our projects and client requests and commitments.