Project Director

The role

The Project Director is an executive leader responsible for the delivery of large-scale, complex Material Handling Systems and Controls and SW projects. You will own project performance across scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk management, and customer outcomes.

What you will do

• Lead large, high-complexity distribution center and automation implementations.
• Serve as the executive owner of a single large-scale project from concept through go-live.
• Own project performance across scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
• Establish project execution strategies that align customer expectations with DCS business objectives.
• Serve as the primary executive interface between DCS and the customer.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customer leadership and key decision-makers.
• Own project financial performance including revenue, margin, cash flow, forecasting, and change management.
• Identify project risks early and drive proactive mitigation strategies.
• Lead and mentor Project Managers, Site Managers, and project leadership teams.
• Drive lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the project lifecycle.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Project Management, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience delivering complex automation, material handling, industrial, or large-scale capital projects.
• Demonstrated success leading projects exceeding $50M-$100M+ in value.
• Strong financial, commercial, contract, and risk management experience.
• Proven ability to lead executive-level customer relationships and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent leadership, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel 20–40% based on project and business needs.

Nice to have

• PMP certification or equivalent project management credential.
• Experience delivering large-scale automation projects for major customers in the US
• Experience with Material Handling Systems, Controls Integration, Distribution Centers, or Warehouse Automation.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Health benefits
• 401K program includes a 100% match up to 5%
• Participation in our Discretionary Profit-Sharing Program
• Flexibility and autonomy
• Community outreach projects
• Company events
• Killer snack wall
• Casual work environment
• Flexible PTO

About the company

DCS was founded in 1982 and provides material handling, full-scale warehouse operations and conveyor design solutions. They focus on building relationships to craft custom solutions through a teamwork approach.