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Sustainability - Capital Project and Infrastructure - Director

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Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
155K-410K Annually
Expert/Leader
Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
155K-410K Annually
Expert/Leader
Lead the Capital Projects & Infrastructure practice at PwC, optimizing project delivery and business development while mentoring teams and ensuring professional standards.
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At PwC, our people in operations consulting specialise in providing consulting services on optimising operational efficiency and effectiveness. These individuals analyse client needs, develop operational strategies, and offer guidance and support to help clients streamline processes, improve productivity, and drive business performance.
Those in capital programmes excellence at PwC will specialise in providing consulting services focused on optimising capital programmes and projects. You will work closely with clients to analyse project needs, develop strategies for efficient project delivery, and offer guidance and support to help clients enhance project management practices, mitigate risks, and achieve successful outcomes.
Translating the vision, you set the tone, and inspire others to follow. Your role is crucial in driving business growth, shaping the direction of client engagements, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. You are expected to be a guardian of PwC's reputation, understanding that quality, integrity, inclusion and a commercial mindset are all foundational to our success. You create a healthy working environment while maximising client satisfaction. You cultivate the potential in others and actively team across the PwC Network, understanding tradeoffs, and leveraging our collective strength.
Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
Lead in line with our values and brand.
Develop new ideas, solutions, and structures; drive thought leadership.
Solve problems by exploring multiple angles and using creativity, encouraging others to do the same.
Balance long-term, short-term, detail-oriented, and big picture thinking.
Make strategic choices and drive change by addressing system-level enablers.
Promote technological advances, creating an environment where people and technology thrive together.
Identify gaps in the market and convert opportunities to success for the Firm.
Adhere to and enforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance) the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.
The Opportunity
As part of the Capital Projects & Infrastructure practice team you will bring together an ecosystem of solutions, specialization, and services to help organizations maximize capital project value and make the built environment more sustainable. As a Director you will set the strategic direction, drive business development efforts, and oversee multiple projects while maintaining impactful executive-level client relations. Our team brings together specialists in engineering, construction, finance, project controls, and data analytics, with a proven focus on technology as a key enabler for delivering capital programs. As a part of our team, you'll also help organizations analyze, design and implement business and technology solutions for large scale capital projects and programs.
Responsibilities
- Inspire and mentor team members to foster professional growth
- Promote innovative solutions and practices within the team
- Maintain adherence to professional standards and ethical guidelines
- Collaborate across departments to leverage resources and knowledge
What You Must Have
- Bachelor's Degree
- 10 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Master's Degree in Construction Management, Project Engineering & Management, Risk Management, Finance & Technology, Engineering, Finance preferred
- Certification Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE) certification, AACEI certifications, CMAA certifications, or PMI certifications
- Demonstrating thought leadership in building new solutions
- Recognizing specialized knowledge in capital project strategies
- Leading capital project development and advanced control techniques
- Optimizing large dollar-amount project portfolios through governance
- Utilizing integrated digital project solutions for data insights
- Developing long-term client relationships at the executive level
- Leading teams through business development and project delivery
The salary range for this position is: $155,000 - $410,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.

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