Associate Director - Project Planning
Core
Mid-level management role overseeing project planning, scheduling, and controls for complex infrastructure programs, ensuring delivery efficiency and strategic alignment.
Role type
Associate Director, Project Planning & Controls
Builds
High-level project plans, baseline schedules, resource profiles, financial models, and integrated program controls.
Domain
Infrastructure consulting (transportation, water, energy, environment) and Project Controls
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Strategic planning, schedule management, resource management, financial modeling, team leadership, stakeholder management, risk analysis, contract negotiation, business development, change management, data analysis, presentation skills
Preferred skills
AI/technology innovation adoption, continuous improvement methodologies, cross-functional collaboration, political acuity, talent development
Technologies
Oracle Primavera, MS Project, Asta Power Project, PowerBI, Excel, Acumen Fuse
Responsibilities
Lead collaborative planning workshops, perform impact analysis and monitor schedule variance, manage resourcing and team development, support senior management in deal negotiations and due diligence, apply CAM approach to manage stakeholders, identify and analyze business risks, create and deliver persuasive presentations, foster team integration and collaboration
Seniority
Mid-level management (Associate Director), hands-on leadership with strategic oversight