Director of Projects

About the role

The Director of Projects ensures the successful delivery of all projects, overseeing planning, budgeting, and execution. This role provides executive oversight, guiding project managers and teams to meet their goals. The Director upholds company values, contributes to leadership decisions, and fosters the growth of the project management department while optimizing resources and manpower across the organization. The Director is accountable for a portfolio of approximately 15‑20 active projects representing $60‑100 million in annual revenue, with individual projects typically ranging from $4 million to $50 million. The role directly manages 8‑10 project managers and 1‑2 project support employees and supports the allocation of approximately 400 field employees. Projects are primarily steel erection for pharmaceutical, medical, manufacturing, stadiums, space industry, and data centers, completed across all 50 states and the Caribbean. The Director has authority to approve budgets, change orders, and purchases per company guidelines, recommend hiring and termination decisions, assign project management staff, and require recovery plans for projects that fall below financial or schedule targets. The Director exemplifies S&R’s core values of being Committed to Outcomes, Unified in Fire, Be the Best, and Building Stronger by leading teams through challenges, driving continuous improvement, fostering enduring relationships, and ensuring project consistency and sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all projects from start to finish, ensuring they are on budget, on schedule, and efficiently managed.
• Review and approve budgets, schedules, and change orders.
• Support project teams by addressing challenges and keeping communication open through regular meetings.
• Step in to manage projects when needed.
• Develop and lead the project management team, ensuring alignment with company core values, vision, and mission.
• Oversee the team, manage manpower allocation across projects, and maintain a companywide jobs schedule.
• Train, mentor, and coach project managers to help them achieve performance goals.
• Develop, update, and implement corporate project management policies and procedures.
• Actively participate in and guide leadership meetings.
• Collaborate with the Director of Field Operations to ensure proper project staffing.
• Work with the quality control team on audit preparation and execution.
• Provide executive management and direction for all projects, ensuring smooth and efficient execution.
• Take charge of managing projects when other project managers are unavailable or when dealing with large or complex projects.
• Monitor project budgets closely to maintain cost‑effectiveness, ensuring all added costs are submitted and priced to maximize profitability.
• Monitor project schedules closely, tracking major milestones and progress to ensure timely completion.
• Oversee preconstruction and planning activities to meet project goals and prepare for successful execution.
• Collaborate with the Director of Field Operations to forecast and manage manpower needs for all projects.
• Provide support to both project management and field supervision teams by addressing any issues or obstacles.
• Lead regular project meetings to foster communication and coordination among field teams, project managers, and executive management.
• Uphold and integrate S&R's core values, vision, and mission as a core member of the leadership team.
• Supervise and allocate manpower for all projects, maintaining and updating comprehensive companywide jobs and manpower schedules.
• Oversee the growth and management of project management staff, including coordinating training programs.
• Coach, train, and mentor project managers, guiding them to meet performance objectives.
• Develop, update, and implement corporate project management policies and procedures.
• Actively participate in the S&R Core Leadership Committee and meetings.
• Work with the S&R Corp Quality Control team to prepare for and execute AISC audits.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of construction project management experience, including responsibility for a portfolio of at least $20 million annually, individual projects of at least $4 million, and direct leadership of at least 6 project managers.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in construction project management, with at least 5 years in a leadership or director‑level role.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field; MBA or equivalent is a plus.
• Certifications: PMP, CCM, or equivalent certifications preferred.

Skills

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Procore, Microsoft Project) and strong understanding of budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Leadership Skills: Demonstrated experience in managing