Director Project Management Office

Salary: up to $165,000 per year plus competitive benefits and 401(K) match program.

About the Role

Seasoned construction professional with 12+ years of experience in project management/executive roles for large ground-up projects, preferably within the Public Transportation Industry. Must have experience managing multiple major capital projects or programs concurrently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction, or related areas; professional registration, PMP, or certification is highly preferred. Equivalent years of experience may substitute.
• Proficiency in PM and Project Controls processes, tools, technologies, and methodologies.
• Demonstrated proficiency in project controls, including cost, schedule, risk, resource, and stakeholder management.

Skills

• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical groups in a fast-paced environment while handling large volumes of work and multitasking.
• Passion for building high-performing, collaborative teams focused on executing projects effectively, with recognition of individual successes.
• Proven ability to lead by example and foster positive cross-functional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• High-level understanding of commercial and industrial architecture/engineering.

Responsibilities

Project Management Office

• Demonstrated understanding of PM processes and systems, including experience with various PMO tools and models.
• In-depth knowledge of contract language for both owner and sub-contractor relationships to guide project success.
• Assess project issues and develop solutions to ensure program productivity, quality, and timelines are met within budget, involving other functional areas as needed.
• Review and enhance weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual project financials, progress reports, risks, areas of concern, trends, and forecasting before submission to management.
• Develop and implement cost control, billings, collections, change management, and monthly status reports for client contracts.
• Ensure standardization of internal and customer-facing reports, invoice review processes, cost category billing, approval processes, and risk management for project managers.
• Collaborate in continuous improvement efforts for the department.
• Attend and participate in project meetings with contractors and clients as necessary.

People Management

• Keep internal and external clientele informed on all aspects of planning, design, and construction, including project safety, quality, schedule, cost control, subcontractors, suppliers, estimates, documentation turnover, client relations, field staff, and other execution duties.
• Manage, direct, and oversee Project Managers and other PMO support resources as assigned.
• Articulate vision, communicate purpose, and outline expectations to sustain employee engagement.
• Develop the PMO team with an emphasis on talent and performance management.
• Support professional development and build a team to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Understand higher-level program status, potential risk factors, contingency/allowance expenditures, and explain profit fluctuations to upper management.
• Provide overall project management support for large capital projects ranging from $150 million to over $1 billion.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Make decisions with safety consciousness and drive that mindset throughout the organization.
• Maintain the highest level of quality in work products and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Optimize asset safety, reliability, and quality by embedding best practices, instilling a culture of continuous improvement, implementing technical innovation, and improving management systems.
• Assist with project systems management to ensure compliance with federal, state, and other applicable rules, regulations, and contract agreements.

Requirements

• Employment contingent upon passing pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
• Must pass a physical examination and receive a favorable background check.