Project Director

About the role

We are seeking an Owner’s Representative, Project Director to manage multiple projects valued at $25m-$300m, ranging from renovations to new builds. Projects will span various phases from conceptual planning to design, construction, and occupancy.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of multiple projects valued at $25m-$300m, to include both renovations and new builds
• Directly managing activities of up to 25-50 project team members
• Foster a diverse collaborative culture
• Motivate and inspire others along with inspiring confidence and trust in clients and potential clients
• Train PM’s in creating schedules, budgets, and overall team management
• Present budgets, schedules, and events to clients, allowing for continuous project progression with client understanding and concurrence
• Monitor profitability & fee utilization against contract value
• Monitor the construction process to ensure client’s objectives are met
• Monitor all client communication and correspondence
• Review and approve all client invoices
• Review and approve project invoices and payment requests
• Monitor the construction process to ensure client’s objectives are met
• Take ownership and maintain full accountability for the success of the project
• Review the design for adherence to client expectations and budgetary constraints

Requirements

Leadership experience in building sectors related to design and construction is required. Project Management experience on large, capital project is also required. Understanding of preconstruction/project development process and requirements, and contracts (negotiations, language, and requirements) is necessary. Demonstrated ability to lead project team, excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, strong organizational skills and problem-solving abilities, and strong computer skills and literacy in scheduling, word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field, such as Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or Business, or equivalent degree
• 10 years’ experience managing projects and leading project teams
• Professional Registration or certifications a plus

Skills

Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills are required. Knowledge of preconstruction/project development process and requirements, and contracts (negotiations, language, and requirements) is necessary. Ability to anticipate and foresee conditions and concerns, and make decisions on major project events is essential.

Benefits

Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.