The Planet Group
Regional Director (Philadelphia, PA) Job at The Planet Group in Philadelphia
The Planet Group, Philadelphia, PA, US, 19117
Job Description
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Salary Range: $170,000 - $210,000
Introduction
We are seeking an experienced Regional Director to lead our regional engineering team in delivering high-quality projects and programs for our natural gas utility clients. The ideal candidate is a proven leader with strong technical expertise, financial acumen, and a track record of building client relationships while managing engineering and project management teams. This role offers the opportunity to shape regional growth, drive profitability, and develop long-term partnerships in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Required Skills & Qualifications
The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the Recruiter to ensure it's from an official Planet domain (@theplanetgroup.com or @launchcg.com) - and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs.
The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Salary Range: $170,000 - $210,000
Introduction
We are seeking an experienced Regional Director to lead our regional engineering team in delivering high-quality projects and programs for our natural gas utility clients. The ideal candidate is a proven leader with strong technical expertise, financial acumen, and a track record of building client relationships while managing engineering and project management teams. This role offers the opportunity to shape regional growth, drive profitability, and develop long-term partnerships in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
- Minimum 10 years of related experience, including at least 5 years managing groups of engineers and project managers.
- Specific experience with natural gas utility projects-either directly for a gas utility or with an EPC firm supporting gas utility clients.
- Experience in construction and commissioning support.
- Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational, time management, and follow-up skills.
- Demonstrated ability to problem-solve creatively in a team environment.
- Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
- Professional Engineer (PE) registration.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Experience developing and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on project support.
- Lead and manage employees, operations, and activities for the assigned region to achieve revenue and profitability goals.
- Develop and maintain client relationships, ensuring satisfaction while identifying new business opportunities.
- Oversee project execution, ensuring deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
- Promote the company's EPC services to existing and potential clients to expand offerings and drive growth.
- Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting of regional financial performance.
- Support employee development through training, mentoring, performance reviews, and professional certifications.
- Direct and enforce compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
- Monitor change orders, accounts receivable, and resource allocation to ensure financial and operational alignment.
- Stay current on industry trends, tools, and best practices to continuously improve efficiency and performance.
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The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the Recruiter to ensure it's from an official Planet domain (@theplanetgroup.com or @launchcg.com) - and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs.
The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.