Director of Capital Projects

LocationIowa City, IA
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


What You Can Expect

ENGIE North America is seeking a Director of Capital Projects, to be located at the beautiful University of Iowa Campus in Iowa City, IA. The Director is responsible for a team of Project Managers and Construction Managers, who oversee subcontractor-led engineering, construction and commissioning activities for projects for the utility system at the University of Iowa, including district heating and cooling, water treatment, and power generation and distribution systems.

The Director reports to our Vice President of Partnerships located in Iowa City, and will interface with leaders of other internal departments, including Project Development, Procurement, Operations, Legal, and Project Finance, to drive forth yearly operational delivery goals. The candidate for this position should have a background in both managing utility construction projects and in managing teams of individuals.

No two days are the same here, daily you will be working with your teams of Program and Project Managers, to ensure that projects are completed safely and economically, and on time, while interfacing with stakeholders to limit projects impact on campus operations. Directly accountable for meeting delivery metrics on an annual basis. You will work daily to foster an environment of growth and mentorship within the team, focusing on continual training, process improvement, procedural compliance, and review of lessons learned. You will grow and maintain cooperative and collaborative interaction with various university departments and managers focusing on the long-term success of the Concession Agreement. You will review and evaluate the project pipeline within the 5 year plan to ensure high quality projects are selected and properly developed for the delivery team. You’ll Collaborate frequently with legal to review and develop contracts for our engineering and installation partners that ensure risks are analyzed and appropriately addressed prior to mobilization.
You will collaborate with procurement professionals ensuring a streamlined approach to engineering, labor, and material supply agreements forecasted against portfolio needs, including bid evaluations, for labor and supplies and negotiation of contracts, and Master Services Agreements.
You will support project finance activities including responding to questions from our investor’s on behalf of ENGIE.


What You’ll Bring

A minimum education of a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field is required
A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in construction management of large, complex projects, including training and/or certifications
A Minimum of five (5) years of direct project management experience, in the construction of utility projects or projects of similar complexity
A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or the desire and ability to gain one
You will have gained experience in presenting to clients and stakeholders using excellent oral, written and digital communication skills
You are proficient with MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project, and tools similar to Procore, and SalesForce
You have gained expertise in construction processes and activity-sequencing
You are an expert practitioner of leadership and problem-solving skills
You have knowledge of Public-Private Partnerships (P3s) and managing the stakeholder experience
You consistently handle multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy
You have acquired the ability to consistently balance overall group strategy with individual project/product performance


Additional Details

Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy
Must be available to travel domestically up to 10% of the time with the need for some overnight trips
Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license/clean driving record; The safe, licensed operation of company owned vehicles is required in this role
Physically able to visit and walk utility systems for extended periods of time in hot or cold weather conditions
This position consist of 20% of outdoor work, while performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions


Compensation

Salary Range: $150,600 – $230,920.00 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more .


Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.

In 2020 The University of Iowa (UI) entered a 50-year, trailblazing partnership with the University of Iowa Energy Collaborative (UIEC), a joint venture between ENGIE, Meridiam, and Hannon Armstrong, to operate, maintain and enhance the university’s Utility System. As the founding member of this joint venture, ENGIE designs, builds, operates, and maintains the energy infrastructure delivering safe, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy solutions in producing and distributing steam, electricity, chilled water, and domestic water to the main campus in Iowa City, Iowa and a nearby satellite campus.

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community. ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

We value internal mobility and will offer sponsorship for this role to internal candidates only.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.


Business Unit: GBU Energy Solutions


Division: ESI NORTHAM


Legal Entity: ENGIE North America Inc.

Professional Experience: Skilled ( >3 experience <15 years)


Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Similar Jobs

company-logo

Director of Production

logo
Greylock Energy
Job TypeFull-time
 
Vernal, Utah
3 months ago
company-logo

Director of Capital Projects

ENGIE
Job TypeFull-time
 
Iowa City, IA
11 days ago
company-logo

Capital Projects Manager

Entergy
 
Greenville, MS
7 days ago
company-logo

Capital Projects Manager

Entergy
 
The Woodlands, TX
17 days ago
company-logo

Capital Projects- Administration Officer

Oceanagold
Job TypeFull-time
 
Kershaw, SC
3 days ago
company-logo

Project Manager - Capital Projects

Entergy
 
Little Rock, AR
21 days ago
company-logo

Capital Project Engineer

The Mosaic Company
Job TypeFull-time
 
Esterhazy, SK
22 days ago
company-logo

Small Capital Projects Manager

Occidental
Job TypeFull-time
 
Hahnville, LA
15 days ago
company-logo

Project Analyst - Capital

UGI Utilities, Inc.
Job TypeFull-time
 
Reading, PA
29 days ago
company-logo

Director, Project and Business Innovation

Tampa Electric Company
 
Tampa, FL
4 days ago
company-logo

Project Director

NV Energy
Job TypeFull-time
 
Las Vegas, NV
21 days ago
company-logo

Project Director

Strata Clean Energy LLC
Job TypeFull-time
 
Durham, NC
about 1 month ago
company-logo

Project Director, Corporate Development M&A

NextEra Energy Resources
Job TypeFull-time
 
Juno Beach, FL
23 days ago
company-logo

Senior Analyst - Capital Projects

Tampa Electric Company
 
Tampa, FL
2 days ago
company-logo

Senior Analyst - Capital Projects

TECO Peoples Gas
Job TypeFull-time
 
Tampa, FL
2 days ago
company-logo

Capital Improvements Project Manager

Eagle River Water and Sanitation District
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$86406 - $130491
Vail, CO
8 days ago
company-logo

Capital Projects Contracts Administrator Senior

ENGIE
Job TypeFull-time
 
Washington, DC
11 days ago
company-logo

Major Capital Projects Engineer

Xcel Energy
Salary
$68300 - $86500
Denver, CO
14 days ago
company-logo

Senior Project Manager, Capital Project Delivery

National Grid
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$102000 - $120000
Syracuse, NY
18 days ago
company-logo

Capital Project Manager (ESO)

DTE Energy
Job TypeFull-time
 
East China, MI
7 days ago

Trending Jobs

company-logo

Nuclear Technical Intern - Mid Atlantic

Constellation
Job TypeInternship
 
Lusby, MD
24 days ago
company-logo

Apprentice Lineman

Brink Constructors, Inc.
Job TypeFull-time
 
Rapid City, SD
23 days ago
company-logo

Deckhand (Houston)

John W. Stone Oil Distributor, LLC
 
Houston, TX
24 days ago
company-logo

Electrical Engineer

Dudley Staffing
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$55 - $75
Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
3 months ago
company-logo

Director, Financial Planning & Analysis - Energy (Enterprise)

Pilot Thomas Logistics
Job TypeFull-time
 
Grapevine, TX
24 days ago
company-logo

Quality Engineer

Jedco Inc.
Job TypeFull-time
 
Grand Rapids, MI
18 days ago
company-logo

Solar Electrician

MN8 Energy
Job TypeFull-time
 
California, United States
22 days ago
company-logo

Sr. Polymer Scientist

ExxonMobil
Job TypeFull-time
 
Baytown, TX
22 days ago
company-logo

Gas Foreman

Peak Utility Services Group
Job TypeFull-time
 
Lawton, OK
23 days ago
company-logo

Apprentice Lineman I

San Patricio Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Job TypeFull-time
 
Sinton, TX
8 days ago
company-logo

contract landman

HPS Oil & Gas Properties
Job TypeFull-time
 
Lafayette, Louisiana
about 2 months ago
company-logo

Apprentice Line Worker I

Tampa Electric
Job TypeFull-time
 
Ruskin, FL
about 1 month ago
SD

Service Manager

Supertech Diesel Truck Specialists
Job TypeFull-time
 
Langley, BC
21 days ago
company-logo

Finishing Helper Entry Level- Dayshift

Bonnell Aluminum
Salary
$41600 - $41600
Carthage, TN
18 days ago
company-logo

Meter Technician

ONEOK
Job TypeFull-time
 
Odessa, TX
24 days ago
company-logo

Apprentice Power Lineman

Proline Power Corp.
Job TypeFull-time, Apprenticeship
 
Red Deer, AB
28 days ago
SD

Service Manager

Supertech Diesel Truck Specialists
Job TypeFull-time
 
Nanaimo, BC
21 days ago
company-logo

Senior Investigator

Dominion Energy
Job TypeFull-time
 
Norfolk, VA
24 days ago
company-logo

Senior Landman

Greenlake Energy
Job TypeFull-time
 
Austin, Texas
15 days ago
company-logo

Assembler/Production

Uptalent
Job TypeContract
Salary
$37440 - $49920
Oklahoma City, OK
17 days ago