Director, Projects

Job Summary

CECO Environmental is a global leader in providing sustainable solutions for industrial air, water, and energy transition. Since 1966, we’ve been addressing the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Our mission is to protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment, making a tangible impact across industries like renewable energy, semiconductor manufacturing, power generation, and water treatment. As a purpose-driven company, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and integrity, ensuring that every project we undertake creates lasting positive change. At CECO, you’ll be part of a growing, dynamic team committed to a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable future.We are proud to share that CECO was named one of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Companies for 2025 and that Forbes recognized CECO as one of America’s Most Successful Small‑Cap Companies for 2026, marking our third consecutive year on the Forbes list. CECO Environmental is a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ under the ticker CECO, reflecting our strong growth, financial performance, and commitment to delivering value to shareholders.

As part of the CECO Environmental family of brands, Peerless Separation & Filtration plays a critical role in delivering specialized water solutions that protect both people and the environment. By joining our team, you’ll contribute to our shared mission of protecting global industrial operations and shaping the future of environmental stewardship.

 

The Director, Projects – Engineering provides strategic leadership and oversight for engineering-driven projects across the organization. This role is responsible for managing the full project lifecycle, from concept development and design through execution, commissioning, and closeout. The Director ensures projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality, regulatory, and customer requirements.

 

The ideal candidate combines strong engineering expertise with exceptional project management, leadership, and business acumen to drive operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

 

Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Direct and oversee a portfolio of engineering and capital projects from initiation through completion.
• Develop and implement project strategies, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and risk mitigation plans.
• Establish project governance processes, performance metrics, and reporting standards.
• Ensure projects are executed in compliance with company standards, customer requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Monitor project performance and proactively address scope, schedule, cost, and quality challenges.
• Lead project reviews, status meetings, and executive updates.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, operations, quality, and commercial teams to align project objectives with business goals.
• Provide technical guidance and direction for engineering initiatives and complex problem-solving activities.
• Support the development and implementation of engineering standards, best practices, and design methodologies.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions that improve performance, efficiency, and competitiveness.
• Ensure engineering designs meet safety, reliability, manufacturability, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop project managers, engineers, and cross-functional project teams.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Establish performance expectations, conduct evaluations, and support employee development planning.
• Build organizational project management capabilities through coaching and process improvements.
• Develop and manage project budgets and capital expenditure plans.
• Optimize resource allocation across multiple projects and business priorities.
• Track project financial performance and ensure achievement of cost objectives.
• Support business case development, ROI analysis, and strategic investment decisions.
• Serve as the primary executive contact for key project stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with internal customers, clients, vendors, contractors, and strategic partners.
• Ensure effective communication, issue resolution, and alignment of project expectations.
• Support customer presentations, technical reviews, and project milestone discussions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to project execution, engineering processes, and operational performance.
• Implement project management and engineering best practices to increase efficiency and scalability.
• Lead lessons-learned reviews and promote knowledge sharing across the organization.
• Champion safety, quality, and operational excellence initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical, or related discipline) required.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration (MBA), or Project Management preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive engineering and project management experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing engineering, project management, or technical teams.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale, complex engineering projects and cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience within manufacturing, industrial equipment, engineered products, or related industries preferred.
• Proven experience managing multimillion-dollar project budgets and capital investments.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent certification preferred.

ADA Requirements:  

Positions in this function typically require typing, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.  

• Concentrated mental and/or visual attention. The work involves performing complex tasks to very close accuracy and quality specifications, or a high degree of hand and eye coordination for sustained periods. 

• The job is typically performed under comfortable working conditions; any disagreeable elements are generally absent during normal performance of job.  Visits to our manufacturing facility and suppliers’ facilities is required to monitor active projects and address design issues. 

• Compliance with company attendance standards.  

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. 

We Offer: 

We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and much more.  

At CECO, we are committed to a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.  

ABOUT US 

CECO’s Commitment to Our People 

At CECO, our people are at the center of everything we do. Whether you’re a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring opportunities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with CECO. 

ABOUT CECO 

CECO Environmental is a leading environmentally focused, diversified industrial company whose solutions protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment across the globe, serving a broad landscape of industrial air, industrial water and energy transition markets. 

We serve these markets and our global customers through our key business segments: Engineered Systems and Industrial Process Solutions. Learn more about CECO by visiting About Us. 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

CECO is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. 

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