Project Director

The Project Director is responsible for ensuring field project management is performed in a manner consistent with established processes. This position manages all aspects of their projects and client relationship ensuring schedule, cost, safety, quality, and milestone objectives are achieved. Identification of field operational solutions that will improve productivity is also part of the responsibilities. This position oversees the implementation of best practices in the field that are likely to make the overall project management process more efficient. In conjunction with Team Execution, this position creates and tracks the KPIs necessary to drive the advancement of field operational activities. The Project Director directly supports project team leadership, serves as a technical resource to field staff, assists in managing safety processes, and seeks to improve overall technical performance in field operations. This position provides leadership, technical/safety knowledge and expertise, and training in field project management. This position reports to the Sr. VP for administrative purposes but closely collaborates with the Safety Director, Director of Pre-Construction Services, and other Project Directors to coordinate program efforts and outcomes. This is a full-time FLSA non-exempt position. The position requires 40 work hours per week with the ability to work more if necessary. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Training & Development (10%) Assesses competency of field personnel and provides training Assists in the onboarding process for new field personnel Monitors field staff performance and makes recommendations for additional training Develop training programs for the improvement of all field personnel Design training for all levels of field employees Assists in the content development for PM/PE meetings & training Safety Guidance & Expertise (20%) Represents the Safety Director while on site to oversee the Safety Program Conducts and/or coordinates on-site reviews and audits of safety protocol at all job sites Assists the process for post-incident investigations and lessons learned Performs site safety audits using inspection checklists and photos to provide a comprehensive report to field personnel Project Management Process Oversight 60%) Manages client relations Works with the team to ensure project schedules are maintained and milestone dates are achieved Manages the project budget and ensures profit margins are achieved Ensures that projects are properly staffed and managed according to Company standards Understands and manages project owner contracts Supports PMs with managing trade contractors to their contract obligations Has read, understands, and manages the project manual for each of their projects Serves as a technical resource for PMs Ensures compliance with QA/QC program procedures Performs periodic audits of on-site project documentation Ensures standards for project pre-construction planning, site logistics planning, project set-up, and project close-out are followed Assists the preconstruction department and drives the pre-construction effort Supports the sales effort when submitting proposals for pursuits Staffing Reviews & Support (10%) Assists in the planning and organizing of key field staffing to accommodate specific project requirements Monitors the distribution of execution staff Provides job-site coverage for PMs in training and/or PTO absences Performs other related duties as assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 4-year degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, or equivalent 10+ years of field experience in a construction project management role OSHA 30 Microsoft Office Suite of products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, etc.)