Project Director - Construction
CRB · Conshohocken, PA · 3 days ago
HybridProject ManagementFull-time
About the role
The CRB Project Director (PD) is a role that while directly reporting to the Director of Construction Leader. Project Director develops and implements a plan to deliver the required project and services in the most effective and efficient manner possible and may oversee a single large project or multiple projects. This position is responsible for supporting business operations, negotiating contracts, working with estimating, bidding, profit/loss of assigned projects, and supervision of project staff.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Maintain 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
- Affirm that the CRB Team understands and maintains Standard of Care throughout the project
- Affirm that client and CRB policies and procedures are followed, as well as all applicable laws
- Affirm that all required management tools, systems, and best practices are set up and utilized
- Affirm that all KPI's 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
- Lead the CRB team and the owner through Business Case Alignment and Chartering Phases
- Lead PEP Development
- Partners 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
- Develops, manages, and maintains 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)
- Develops, monitors, tracks, and negotiates project costs to ensure projects are successful and profitable
- Affirm that all work done during pre-con carries over seamlessly into the field
- Affirm that 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
- Develops a project-specific, quality management plan, monitors work sites, and identifies and addresses 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
- Affirm the financial interests of the company are protected while maintaining positive 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
- Negotiate and manage 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
- Affirm 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
- Maintain connections with the CRB site team
- Affirm that 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
- 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 protect 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)
- Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, stay in touch with candidates throughout the process up to and including acceptance and onboarding
Requirements
- 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
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
Skills
- Project Management
- Construction Management
- Leadership
- Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Software Tools (Microsoft Suite)
- Quality Management
- Procurement
- Integrated Project Delivery
Benefits
CRB offers a complete and competitive benefit package designed to meet individual and family needs.
Pay
Compensation: USD 165000 - USD 220000 - yearly
Schedule
Full-time