Project Director (Civil Engineering / Architecture) - Phoenix

MissionHires is seeking a Arizona-licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect to serve as Project Director, leading hands-on forensic investigations, condition assessments, repair design, and construction observations. This role interfaces with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams, delivers high-quality technical analyses and reports, mentors junior staff, and contributes to BIM and construction documentation. On-site field work, travel, and work at heights and in varied outdoor conditions are required.

• Perform hands-on forensic investigations, condition assessments, and construction observations, including documenting distress and collecting test samples
• Conduct field testing and gather data using digital instrumentation and imaging tools
• Research construction documents (modern and historic), governing codes, and design guidelines to support analysis, problem-solving, and repair design
• Complete analyses using a combination of analysis software applications and hand calculations
• Assist with Building Information Modeling (Autodesk Revit) and prepare conceptual, preliminary, and final deliverables
• Produce structural and architectural construction drawings, specifications, written reports, and presentations
• Interface with project teams, clients, contractors, and other engineering disciplines
• Assume responsibility for key project aspects and supervise/mentor junior staff during field and office tasks
• Support construction observations and quality assurance during implementation of repairs
• Maintain accurate field records, photographs, test data, and documentation for reporting

• Registered Architect or Licensed Civil/Structural Engineer in Arizona

• 3–10 years of experience in building envelope design, civil design, and/or structural design

• Ability to work daily in the Home Office located in a satellite office

• Proven technical writing ability and strong verbal communication skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Proficient in or enthusiastic to learn Autodesk Revit

• Willingness to take on new and unexpected challenges

• Physical ability to supervise and mentor junior staff during field investigations

• Ability to attend meetings at various office, field, and construction sites

• Ability to perform inspections of buildings and structures visually and with instruments

• Ability to lift and carry materials and equipment up to 50 lbs

• Ability to work in outdoor temperature extremes and at heights

• Ability to safely use and/or operate ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and other access equipment

• Ability to read construction drawings, diagrams, printed materials, and computer screens

• Ability to clearly record data and write report passages and correspondence

• Ability to travel as needed

• Understanding of, and adherence to, safety training for workplace and construction hazards

• Medically fit to utilize respiratory protection devices and other PPE

• Ability to safely work in a variety of occupationally hazardous locations

• Valid US Driver’s License and ability to safely operate a motor vehicle

• Health Insurance (PPO)

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Basic Life, Short-term, and Long-term Disability Insurance

• Simple IRA with up to 3% match

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