Project Director - Architecture

Job DescriptionWhat if you could do the kind of work the world needs?At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives enabling you to do the best work of your life. You can experience a world of opportunities to shape a career as unique as you.WSP is one of the world’s top professional services firms, bringing together some of the brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe. We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. We see the world through a Future Ready® lens, fuelled by a shared commitment to making a positive impact—one project and community at a time.Project Director Architecture – WellingtonWSP is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Director Architecture in Wellington to lead our architectural projects, manage client relationships, and support business growth. Provide overall direction and leadership for successfully securing Architecture projects. Undertake assigned Client Relationship Management (CRM) and business to support the growth of the Architecture sector. Design leadership and overall project accountability as Project Director for selected commissions. Work collaboratively in developing long-term strategic and annual business plans, in line with the Architecture and WSP’s strategic objectives. Support the Architecture management team in actively promoting WSP capability where opportunities exist, with the aim of creating and extending income streams for the wider WSP team. Identify market opportunities and undertake marketing initiatives to develop new and existing business markets and promote WSP services to internal and external clients. Lead preparation of bids and proposals. Complete project profiles to support future work winning opportunities. Develop a complete scope definition, identify changes to scope and implement actions to meet project objectives. Ensure that these are communicated to the project team. Communicate critical project information (briefs, deadlines, progress and client feedback) in an effective and timely manner. Ensure that project-related quality assurance processes are carried out in a cost-effective manner. This includes project technical reviews, technical verifications, approval to release, etc. Complete monthly financial management processes are completed in a timely manner, including billing, monthly financial and progress reports, change management and monitoring project spend. About You Relevant tertiary qualification Strong market connections in New Zealand - particularly in Corrections Proven experience in leading large scale architectural projects. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. We are proud to have the blueprint of Aotearoa New Zealand in our DNA and our 2,000+ expert professionals in 24 offices are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 75,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.With us, you can. Apply today.We will review applications as they come in, so if this opportunity sounds like you, don’t wait to apply!#NZ-Property&Buildings #NZWellingtonJobs