Project Director - General Construction

Walbridge Aldinger • Detroit, MI • 2h ago

Project Director - General Construction
Category
Operations
Work Location
US-
ID
2024-2192
Overview
Project Director Operations
The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a Construction Project Director who will lead and manage large-scale and complex construction projects. The role requires strong technical expertise, extensive project management experience, and the ability to secure new business within the mission critical sector. The Project Director is responsible for assembling project delivery teams with the requisite qualifications and experience and working with cross-functional teams to ensure successful initiation, planning, construction, and closure of projects.
Location
You can be located anywhere in the US, if you are highly willing to travel to our client projects on a long-term basis.
Responsibilities
Your key responsibilities
Project Planning and Strategy: Developing comprehensive construction plans, defining scope, goals, and deliverables in alignment with organizational objectives
Team Leadership: Leading cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration, and ensuring effective communication among stakeholders
Resource Management: Allocating resources efficiently, managing budgets, and ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within scope
Risk Management: Identifying potential risks and implementing mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project timelines and outcomes
Stakeholder Engagement: Communicating with internal and external stakeholders, including executives, clients, and vendors, to ensure alignment and address any concerns
Performance Monitoring: Tracking project progress through metrics and reporting, adjusting plans as necessary to meet changing requirements or challenges
Quality Assurance: Ensuring that all deliverables meet the required quality standards and compliance regulations
Innovation and Improvement: Continuously seeking ways to optimize processes and improve project outcomes through innovative technologies or methodologies
The Project Director will support client new work efforts, oversee hiring initiatives, ensure safety, budget, quality, schedule, and profitability performance. Overall, you will play a critical role in ensuring the successful execution of projects that drive significant growth and innovation within the organization and serve our client's needs.
Qualifications
To qualify for the role, you must have
A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Project Management, Business Administration, or other technical discipline and approximately fifteen (15) + of related work experience including five (5) years in a leadership role
Proven track record in project management, particularly in the construction industry
Demonstrated leadership and team management skills, with experience assembling and leading project delivery teams
Experience in the following required:
managing projects with $100M+ projects in sectors like general construction, electrical construction, manufacturing construction, technology or infrastructure (transportation, utilities, communication, buildings or energy) industries
A valid driver's license in the US and a valid passport required; willingness and ability to travel; travel is estimated at 70+%
Ideally, you'll also have
Excellent communication and organizational skills to coordinate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Strong history of leading, motivating and mentoring cross-functional teams
Strong knowledge of construction processes, laws, standards, and regulations
Successful background maintaining high safety standards and delivering quality outcomes
Experience in developing and implementing project strategies, plans, schedules and budgets while wor

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