Project Director - Mechanical Design-Build - San Antonio, TX

Project Director - Mechanical Design-Build - San Antonio, TX

Gryphon Oakwood is currently partnered with a leading Mechanical Design-Build firm seeking an experienced Project Director to join its Project Management team in San Antonio, TX .

The organization is a multidisciplinary engineering firm delivering complex projects from concept through design, installation, and start-up. The company provides integrated engineering and project management services across multiple disciplines and is committed to delivering high-quality solutions through strong technical leadership, client collaboration, digital project delivery, and Lean practices. Its project portfolio includes complex environments requiring close coordination between engineering, design, construction, and client teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary client interface and single point of accountability on select complex engineering projects.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients while identifying opportunities for additional business.
• Lead project planning, execution, and delivery, including scope, budget, schedule, staffing, risk management, and overall project performance.
• Direct multidisciplinary engineering teams and ensure alignment with corporate design standards and project requirements.
• Lead proposal development, project work plans, scope definitions, and project execution strategies.
• Monitor project profitability, financial performance, invoicing, change orders, and monthly reporting, implementing corrective measures when required.
• Provide technical oversight across engineering disciplines and ensure effective integration of design and construction activities.
• Review and approve project documentation, calculations, specifications, drawings, and other technical deliverables.
• Lead quality control reviews and ensure compliance with contractual requirements, corporate standards, safety procedures, and quality management processes.
• Ensure effective use of BIM and digital collaboration platforms throughout project delivery.
• Coach, mentor, and develop project managers, engineers, and junior staff to support individual and team performance.
• Champion Lean principles and continuous improvement initiatives, including waste reduction, process optimization, daily huddles, Last Planner scheduling, and Target Value Design.
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies such as A3, Fishbone, 5 Whys, PDCA, and 5S to improve project execution and team performance.
• Conduct Gemba walks and engage directly with project teams to identify workflow improvements and opportunities to eliminate waste.
• Participate in strategic planning, leadership initiatives, and cross-functional corporate programs.
• Support the adoption of innovative technologies and digital tools to improve project delivery and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in engineering design and project management, with experience leading complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture required.
• Strong knowledge of engineering design codes, standards, multidisciplinary coordination, and project delivery practices.
• Demonstrated experience managing BIM-based projects, with Revit proficiency strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Lean Design & Construction and/or SCRUM methodology, with practical experience applying continuous improvement principles preferred.
• Strong business acumen, including project financial management, profitability tracking, change management, invoicing, and client accountability.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and mentoring project managers, engineers, and junior professionals.
• Strong client-facing, communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Microsoft Project, Planner, Excel, Word, SharePoint, Power BI, Bluebeam, Revizto, Trimble WinEst, and Deltek Ajera ERP.
• Ability to review and interpret engineering calculations, specifications, drawings, and other technical project documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to build productive, long-term relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal project teams.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Strong commitment to quality, safety, continuous improvement, and long-term organizational success.