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 while upholding company values and contributing to leadership decisions. The Director fosters the growth of the project management department, optimizes resources, and manages a portfolio of approximately 15-20 active projects representing $60-100 million in annual revenue. Individual projects typically range from $4 million to $50 million and involve steel erection for pharmaceutical, medical, manufacturing, stadiums, space industry, and data centers 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 role directly manages 8-10 project managers and 1-2 project support employees and supports the allocation of approximately 400 field employees.

Core Values Alignment

• Committed to Outcomes: Ensures all projects are executed successfully through strong leadership, collaboration, and a focus on team unity. Guides project managers and teams to deliver results that meet client expectations and uphold company standards.
• Unified in Fire: Leads the team through challenges, ensuring everyone stays focused and supported. Willing to step in and contribute at a moment’s notice, demonstrating resilience and hands-on leadership.
• Be the Best: Drives continuous improvement and excellence within the team. Masters project management, pushes the team to take pride in their work, and strives for industry-leading performance. Committed to hiring top talent and fostering growth.
• Building Stronger: Fosters enduring relationships, ensures project consistency, and drives sustainable company growth. Demonstrates resilience, toughness, and empathy, guiding the team through challenges while encouraging open communication and vulnerability.

Responsibilities

Oversee the Projects – Oversight and Management of All Upcoming & Active Projects

• Project Oversight and Executive Management: Provide executive management and direction to ensure projects run smoothly. Manage projects directly when other project managers are unavailable or when dealing with large or complex projects.
• Budget and Change Order Management: Review and approve all project change orders, budgets, and budget updates to ensure accuracy and profitability. Monitor project budgets to maintain cost-effectiveness.
• Project Scheduling and Planning: Monitor project schedules, track major milestones, and oversee preconstruction and planning activities to meet project goals.
• Manpower and Resource Management: Collaborate with the Director of Field Operations to forecast and manage manpower needs for all projects.
• Support and Communication: Provide support to project management and field supervision teams, addressing issues and leading regular project meetings to foster coordination.

Oversee the People – Develop & Grow/Maintain the Project Management Department/Staff

• Core Values and Leadership: Uphold and integrate S&R's core values, vision, and mission as a core member of the leadership team.
• Manpower Supervision and Allocation: Supervise and allocate manpower for all projects, maintaining and updating companywide jobs and manpower schedules.
• Staff Growth and Management: Oversee the growth and management of project management staff, including coordinating training programs.
• Coaching and Mentoring: Coach, train, and mentor project managers to help them meet performance objectives.

Oversee Department – Develop, Update, and Implement Corporate Project Management Policies

• Policy Development and Implementation: Develop, update, and implement corporate project management policies and procedures.
• Leadership Committee Participation: Actively participate in the S&R Core Leadership Committee and meetings, contributing to strategic discussions.
• Audit Preparation and Execution: Work with the S&R Corp Quality Control team to prepare for and execute AISC audits, ensuring inspection compliance.

Measurables

• Project Profitability: Percentage of projects completed within or above projected profitability margins.
• Employee Engagement/Retention: Quarterly engagement scores and annual retention rates within the project management team.
• Project Schedules: Percentage of projects completed on time or ahead of schedule.
• Policy and Process Adherence: Compliance rate with updated project management policies and procedures.
• Customer Satisfaction: Post-project customer feedback scores or Net Promoter Score (NPS).
• Pre-Planning Completion: Completion percentage of pre-construction plans and approvals before project start.
• Construction Milestones: Completion rates of major construction milestones as per scheduled deadlines.
• Project Close-Out Efficiency: Average time to finalize and close out completed projects.

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.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field; MBA or equivalent is a plus.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in construction project management, with at least 5 years in a leadership or director-level role.
• Certifications: PMP, CCM, or equivalent certifications preferred.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Procore, Microsoft Project) and strong understanding of budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Demonstrated experience in managing large teams, mentoring project managers, and leading through challenging projects.
• Ability to navigate complex project issues, make quick decisions, and provide solutions under tight timelines.

Pay

Base salary range: $200,000–$250,000, with potential for performance-based bonuses aligned with project profitability and employee engagement goals.