Project Delivery Lead

Onterris

. Oversee safe, efficient project delivery against scope, schedule, quality, risk, and financial commitments across an assigned portfolio .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $125,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, financial analysis, and risk management, with a strong focus on delivering projects within scope, schedule, and budget. Capable of coaching project managers and fostering collaboration across teams to enhance project performance and client satisfaction.

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Project ManagementFinancial AnalysisRisk ManagementCoaching and MentoringProposal Development

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Hard Skills

Project ControlsCost AnalysisBudget ManagementForecastingChange ManagementPerformance AssessmentContract InterpretationScheduling ConceptsEarned Value ManagementProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationRelationship BuildingProblem-SolvingDecision-MakingOrganizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Industry Keywords

Environmental ConsultingProject DeliveryFinancial CommitmentsStakeholder CommunicationMatrix Organization

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee safe, efficient project delivery against scope, schedule, quality, risk, and financial commitments across an assigned portfolio
Lead monthly portfolio reviews with assigned project managers to assess project health, identify emerging risks, and agree on corrective actions
Analyze project costs, billings, schedules, estimates at completion, and forecasts
Address root causes of performance issues to reduce write-offs, protect margins, and improve cash flow
Partner with project managers and finance teams on invoicing, unbilled balances, accounts receivable, and collection strategies
Provide guidance on assigning projects and pursuit efforts to project managers
Review client-facing cost estimates and proposal pricing before submission
Help project managers translate contract terms into delivery plans, budgets, and risk controls
Identify commercial risks and route exceptions through the appropriate approval process
Support scope and change management, including change orders, budget and schedule adjustments, stakeholder communication, and dispute resolution
Coach project managers and emerging project managers on client communication, team coordination, financial, and delivery challenges
Partner with operations and program leaders on project and pursuit assignments, project manager development, and performance feedback
Work with project controls leadership and Project Support Specialists on scheduling, progress tracking, reporting, and financial monitoring
Promote consistent project kickoffs, milestone reviews, and closeout practices
Share lessons learned and help teams adopt project management tools, processes, and improvements
Report to the Vice President of Project Delivery Excellence for Environmental Consulting, with a dotted line to the VP Ops Leader

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental sciences, finance, accounting, business, or a related technical or business discipline
Relevant experience in project management, project controls, project finance, or consulting operations
Demonstrated ability to assess project performance and guide project managers
8+ years is preferred; candidates with fewer years and strong, directly relevant skills and results will also be considered
Strong financial and commercial judgment, including interpreting project budgets, costs, forecasts, margins, billing, and contract requirements
Clear written and verbal communication and confident presentation skills
Ability to build relationships, coach colleagues, and influence outcomes within a matrix organization
Strong organization, problem-solving, and prioritization skills
Ability to work independently and make sound decisions with incomplete information
Experience supporting environmental consulting projects from pursuit through closeout is preferred
Familiarity with fixed-price, fixed-unit-rate, time-and-materials, scheduling concepts, earned value management, and risk and contingency management is preferred
Experience with proposal development, pricing, financial systems, process improvement, and coaching teams through change is preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus (12%)
Remote work within the United States
Reasonable accommodation in employment for all applicants