Foth16mo ago

USD 155000–200000/yr

Project Director

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Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success.

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Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 32 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, Foth may be the place for you.

Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive 92+% member retention rate! Learn more at foth.com/careers.

Join Foth as an Project Director, based in Green Bay, WI, or any of our 32 locations, or working fully remote within the United States. This role leads complex, multi discipline capital projects while serving as a trusted advisor to major Food and Beverage and Paper and Converting clients. Success in the role requires deep experience managing large capital programs, comfort with travel at roughly 25 to 35 percent, and a strong background guiding multi discipline teams. You will shape execution strategies, influence senior level stakeholders, and help drive long term client partnerships. Upon successful integration, we anticpate the right candidate for this position to be advanced into leadership providing further opportunities to contribute and guide our organization forward. This may result in a different title and or compensation range.

Serve as the senior client interface for major capital programs, leading scope definition, execution strategy, proposal support, and long‑term relationship management. Communicate project expectations and technical information clearly with clients and internal teams

Lead large, complex, multi‑discipline capital projects from concept through start‑up, ensuring performance in safety, quality, schedule, cost, and contractual compliance

Provide executive oversight for internal teams, subcontractors, and vendors. Guide staffing strategies, mentor project managers and project engineers, and support strong overall team performance

Oversee project controls including scope management, risk identification and mitigation, document control, scheduling, cost management, and use of project management software

Direct procurement and contracting strategies for major equipment, materials, and services, including application of T&M, Lump Sum, and GMP contracting methods

Partner with construction management to support installation, technical check‑out, commissioning, and start‑up, including coordination with OEMs and contractors

Lead teams through change by building alignment, fostering trust, and driving positive transitions across project phases

Apply strong analytical, facilitation, and organizational problem‑solving skills to evaluate project challenges and make sound, timely decisions

Champion project and site safety culture, ensuring compliance with all Foth and client safety standards.

Drive continuous improvement in project delivery by identifying execution efficiencies, advancing best practices, and contributing thought leadership

Support business development efforts by strengthening client relationships, identifying growth opportunities, and contributing to strategic pursuits

Travel as required (approximately 25–35 percent)

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent technical experience

Industry experience in Consumer Products manufacturing

15+ years of capital project experience, including leading multi‑discipline teams

Proven success managing complex projects exceeding $10M+ or similar scale/scope

Demonstrated ability to lead client engagements and influence senior‑level stakeholders

Program management experience overseeing multiple related projects within a broader capital program, ensuring consistent delivery and alignment with client objectives

20+ years of experience in Food & Beverage or Paper Converting environments

Experience guiding or mentoring project managers or project engineers

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Experience in an engineering consulting environment

Demonstrated ability to support or lead business development activities

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Posted: December 5, 2024
First seen: March 26, 2026
Last seen: April 23, 2026

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Foth Companies is a science, engineering, and technology firm providing solutions in environment, infrastructure, and production to clients across North America and globally since 1938.

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750

Founded

1938

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foth.com

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