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Strategic and results oriented technical leader responsible for shaping, developing, and governing program design, preconstruction planning, and engineering execution across the organization. This role ensures alignment between customer needs, technical solutions, and operational capabilities while driving consistency, innovation, and cross functional collaboration. The Director builds strong relationships with internal teams, clients, and external partners, leads early phase program development, and ensures technical excellence throughout the preconstruction and engineering lifecycle.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.

Experience: 8-12+ years of experience in engineering, preconstruction, or general/MEP contracting. Or a minimum of 5-7 years of construction or manufacturing experience, Electrical experience preferred.

Travel: 20-50%

Work Schedule: This position works between the hours of 7 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday. However, may work a sufficient schedule to meet the expectations of the role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Design & Technical Solution Architecture

• Understand organizational technical offerings and design integrated program solutions across engineering, BIM/VDC, and preconstruction service lines.
• Collaborate with client partners to define program requirements and ensure technical alignment with customer needs.
• Proactively support business development by shaping technical solutions that meet customer expectations.

Customer Insight & Strategic Influence

• Play an active role in strategy development by voicing customer needs and technical considerations.
• Use market knowledge, customer feedback, and industry research to influence program design standards and organizational strategy.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of current and potential customers to anticipate future program needs.

Technical Expertise & Program Efficiency

• Apply expertise in engineering, planning, logistics, constructability, and technical workflows to improve program design and preconstruction efficiency.
• Support development of scalable, repeatable program design processes that enhance predictability and quality.

Customer Relationship Management

• Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with customers and key stakeholders.
• Generate interest and awareness of the organization's technical capabilities, program design services, and engineering strengths.

Leadership & Team Development

• Create a supportive environment that encourages learning, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Provide guidance and leadership to technical teams and supporting functions (finance, operations, materials, etc.).
• Coach and develop managerial talent; evaluate leadership readiness and assign opportunities to build capability.
• Hold managers accountable for performance, collaboration, and adherence to process.

CrossFunctional Collaboration & Workflow Management

• Establish consistent operating rhythms to improve communication and alignment across technical functions.
• Manage boundaries between units, ensuring smooth workflow and effective handoffs between program design, engineering, and preconstruction teams.
• Foster crossfunctional collaboration to accelerate work processes and improve program outcomes.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with company policies and operational standards.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

How Does FTI Give YOU the Chance to Thrive?

If you're energized by new challenges, FTI provides you with many opportunities. Joining FTI opens doors to redefine what's possible for your future.

Once you're a team member, you're supported and provided with the knowledge and resources to achieve your career goals with FTI. You're officially in the driver's seat of your career, and FTI's career development and continued education programs give you opportunities to position yourself for success.

FTI is a "merit to the core" organization. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package.

Benefits are the Game-Changer

We provide industry-leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families.You're invited to review the full list of FTI benefits available to regular/full-time team members. Start here. Grow here. Succeed here. If you're ready to learn more about your career with FTI, apply today!

Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - veterans/disabled.