Construction Project Director

Actalent • New Florence, MO • 9h ago

Job Title: Project Director

Job Description

The Project Director serves as a key member of the Operations team, overseeing complex construction projects from initiation through completion. This role builds the company's project portfolio by ensuring that all work is completed safely, accurately, on time, and within budget. The Project Director manages structured project parameters while remaining flexible and responsive to unique project challenges, with a strong focus on quality, client satisfaction, and profitability.

Responsibilities

Take full responsibility for the safety, quality, and profitability of assigned construction projects.

Manage all aspects of job setup, including project costing, labor hours, and project scheduling.

Plan and schedule field crews to align with customer timelines and project milestones.

Coordinate and collaborate with subcontractors to effectively manage workload and project scope.

Develop, monitor, and maintain project budgets, timelines, and quality control plans.

Ensure strict compliance with all applicable local, state, and national building codes and regulations.

Oversee and support the preparation, review, and accuracy of project billings and related documentation.

Lead and supervise construction project teams, providing clear direction and resolving issues as they arise.

Manage multiple projects and project teams simultaneously while maintaining high standards of execution.

Apply strong planning skills to define how each process within the project should function and integrate.

Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, contractors, and internal team members.

Utilize construction project management software and labor management systems to track progress and performance.

Oversee self-performed mechanical work and process piping activities to ensure quality and adherence to specifications.

Support and guide BIM and coordination efforts to improve constructability and reduce conflicts in the field.

Contribute to data center construction projects and other large-scale mechanical and construction initiatives.

Essential Skills

Minimum of 15+ years' experience supervising and running construction projects.

Proven ability to lead and deliver construction projects valued at $5 million or more.

Hands-on project management experience within mechanical and construction management environments.

Experience with process piping and self-performed mechanical work.

Background in data center construction or similarly complex technical facilities.

Demonstrated capability to manage multiple projects and project teams simultaneously.

Excellent planning skills, with the ability to define and structure how each project process should function.

Proven ability to build strong relationships with clients, contractors, and internal teams.

Strong organization, time-management, problem-solving, and budgeting skills.

Proficiency with construction project management software.

Ability to effectively use labor management systems and time and materials tracking.

Solid understanding of local, state, and national building codes and regulations relevant to construction projects.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Mechanical contracting experience or construction management Background is highly beneficial.

Experience working on mechanical, process piping, and our Client engineering-related projects.

Ability to coordinate mechanical and construction trades in complex, schedule-driven environments.

Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey expectations and project status to all stakeholders.

Proven track record of maintaining high quality standards while meeting demanding timelines.

Comfort working within structured project parameters while adapting to changing project needs and challenges.

Work Environment

The Project Director works within a dynamic construction and mechanical project environment, overseeing field and office activities for large, complex projects, including data center construction and process piping installations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of New Florence, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $170000.00 - $190000.00/yr.

Murphy offers a full suite of benefits, including project-specific benefits, per diem, hardship pay, and overtime

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in New Florence,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

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