Project Director - Construction

Project Leadership

• Develop Execution Strategy—creative new ways for successful delivery
• Set the project up for success
• Establish CRB Culture and Core Values
• Communicate with sponsor/stakeholders/business leaders during the project
• Provide overall leadership and direction to the team
• Design/Pre-con Leadership - Build a healthy, high-performing team (CRB, Sub-consultants, Owner, and Trade Partners)
• Embody a "One Team" "Lean" “We're all in this together" mindset
• Bring experience, insight, and how-to guidance to help the entire team succeed
• Monitor team health; intervene as needed—includes internal team, external partners, and client
• Manage end-to-end delivery of projects (Chartering, Safety, Design, Pre-Construction, Permitting, Construction, Document Control, Procurement, C&Q, Automation, Consulting), and through the warranty period
• Ensure the CRB Team understands and maintains Standard of Care throughout the project
• Assure client and CRB policies and procedures are followed, as well as all applicable laws
• Ensure all required management tools, systems, and best practices are set up and utilized
• Ensure all KPIs met: Safety, Pre-Planning, Execution, Customer Satisfaction, Quality, Schedule, Profitability, etc.
• Provide input to build strategies, logistics, and sequencing
• Coordinate with A/E to ensure proper flow of required packages

Project Execution

• Lead the CRB team and the owner through Business Case Alignment and Chartering Phases
• Lead PEP Development
• Partner with preconstruction group to plan the project for success (e.g., constructability, procurement, logistics planning, scope reviews, budgeting and costing)
• Ensure all pertinent logistics are incorporated into the phasing, design, and construction plans
• Develop, manage, and maintain schedules and timelines
• Constructability / Planning options
• Accountable for monthly financial / schedule reports for all assigned projects
• Monitor and approve costs / Cost forecasting input / authorize expenses/workflows (in accordance with CRB Signing Limits)
• Develop, monitor, track, and negotiate project costs to ensure projects are successful and profitable
• Ensure all the work done during pre-con carries over seamlessly into the field
• Ensure all pre-mobilization activities are completed including PEP, BEP, site requirements, permitting, etc.
• Lead team to create a coordinated procurement plan including LLE, Trade Partners and Subcontractors, enabling work, etc.
• Encourage the team to develop ETOP early in the project to ensure timely delivery upon project completion, i.e., plan the closeout at the beginning, not at the end
• Lead estimate development and facilities reviews and input
• Control scope creep / "nice to haves"
• Spot-check quality documents, field reports, and logs for completeness and accuracy
• Participate in site Safety walks and ensure the project team is using appropriate tracking software
• Establish rapport with client's site safety reps and include them in on-site safety walks
• Develop a project-specific, quality management plan, monitor work sites, and identify and address concerns or issues that do not meet quality standards
• Completes quality work documentation and forms to ensure compliance with contracts
• Participate in Pull Planning sessions, internally and externally, creating clarity and common understanding
• Creates and validates financial forecasts of costs for upcoming activities and projects
• Ensures the financial interests of the company are protected while maintaining positive client relationships

Client Relationships

• Build and maintain positive relations with clients
• Manage client interactions on projects
• Identify and resolve potential conflicts
• Conduct regular Principal-level meetings focused on KPIs and succeeding together
• Solicit candid feedback from clients on CRB performance and follow through as needed
• Negotiates and manages development and execution of the client's prime contract, subcontracts and vendor agreements

Sell Work / Business Development

• Identify opportunities with both new and existing clients
• Apply market knowledge to determine business growth opportunities
• Participate in major pursuits, often acting as pursuit lead while developing and implementing strategies and action plans
• Understand the client's negotiating strategy and work to maximize CRB's negotiating position and leverage
• Lead RFP response ensuring all key differentiators are included
• Develop winning strategies including the WHY CRB
• Ensure all Commercial and Technical portions of the RFP response are complete and project specific
• Lead presentation team preparation and coaching
• Contribute to any post-presentation requests from clients to help secure the win for CRB

Team

• Maintain connections with the CRB site team
• Ensure all planned resources are available and join the team when needed
• Identify any team/project inefficiencies and address them with the project team
• Monitor individual and overall team performance, coach teams where needed, and course correct including re-staff as necessary
• Bring experience and insight to help the team foresee challenges and plan accordingly
• Promote and reinforce attitudes and behaviors needed for a high-performing team (respect for people, value-focused)
• Back up Sr PMs/PMs on PTO, support the entire team as needed
• Hold people accountable; review and issue PIPs, when necessary, with HR / SDO involvement
• Mentor/Training—leadership/mentoring for project managers
• Knowledge of HR policies
• Mentor, coach, and train team members
• Shares building experience, execution approach and construction knowledge with project team
• Create and maintain a supportive by accountable environment
• Handle people's issues and situations effectively, and push for timely resolution
• Support team members in achieving their development goals
• Support CRB Review Cycles and provide valuable constructive feedback on project staff performance

Talent Acquisition

• Ensure clarity on priority hiring needs (as related to project demands)
• Utilize network to identify and recruit candidates for hire
• Actively participate in the interview process to determine if candidates are right for the position
• Contribute to the formulation of the offer (when hiring manager)
• Collaborating with Talent Acquisition, stay in touch with candidates throughout the process up to and including acceptance and onboarding

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or equivalent
• Minimum ten years of experience in the AEC Industry
• Industry-specific certification, including but not limited to PMP & AECPMA, DBIA
• Demonstrated Senior Project Management success managing single large projects or a portfolio of smaller projects
• Advanced understanding of all core engineering disciplines, project execution, and delivery in design and construction
• Manages design process and relationships between design and construction to ensure the designer delivers quality, budget conscious, and complete documents on schedule
• Team-oriented individual capable of leading and managing integrated teams including subcontractors
• Understanding of integrated project delivery including design, procurement, CQV, and construction processes
• Proficient in typical software tools (Microsoft Suite), Safety, Scheduling
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills