Project Director - Construction

About the role

At CRB, we design and build some of the most powerful facilities in the world — those that change people's lives. We are the leading provider of sustainable Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Consulting solutions to the global life sciences and food and beverage industries. Our employees provide best-in-class solutions that drive success and positive change for our clients, our people and our communities.

CRB is a privately held company with a rich history of serving clients throughout the world, consistently striving for the highest standard of technical knowledge, creativity and execution.

Responsibilities

The CRB Project Director (PD) 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.

• Support business operations, negotiating contracts, working with estimating, bidding, profit/loss of assigned projects, and supervision of project staff
• Develop Execution Strategy, set the project up for success, and establish CRB Culture and Core Values
• Communicate with sponsor/stakeholders/business leaders during the project and provide overall leadership and direction to the team
• Build a healthy, high-performing team and embody a "One Team" "Lean” “We're all in this together" mindset
• Monitor team health, intervene as needed, and manage end-to-end delivery of projects
• Ensure the CRB Team understands and maintains Standard of Care throughout the project and assure client and CRB policies and procedures are followed
• Ensure all required management tools, systems, and best practices are set up and utilized and all KPI's are met
• Provide input to build strategies, logistics, and sequencing and 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 and lead PEP Development
• Partners with preconstruction group to plan the project for success and develops, manages, and maintains schedules and timelines
• Accountable for monthly financial / schedule reports for all assigned projects and monitor and approve costs
• Develops, monitors, tracks, and negotiates project costs to ensure projects are successful and profitable
• Ensure all the work done during pre-con carries over seamlessly into the field and lead team to create a coordinated procurement plan
• Encourage the team to develop ETOP early in the project and lead estimate development and facilities reviews and input
• Control scope creep / “nice to haves” and 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
• 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 and ensures the financial interests of the company are protected

Client Relationships

Build and maintain positive relations with clients, manage client interactions on projects, and 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 and 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 and 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 and contribute to any post-presentation requests from clients to help secure the win for CRB

Team

Maintain connections with the CRB site team and 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
• Back up Sr PMs/PMs on PTO, support the entire team as needed, and hold people accountable
• Review and issue PIPs, when necessary, with HR / SDO involvement
• Mentor, coach, and train team members and share building experience, execution approach and construction knowledge with protect team
• Create and maintain a supportive by accountable environment and handle people's issues and situations effectively
• Support team members in achieving their development goals and support CRB Review Cycles and provide valuable constructive feedback on project staff performance

Talent Acquisition

Ensure clarity on priority hiring needs and 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 and collaborate 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 and minimum ten years of experience in the AEC Industry.

• Industry-specific certification, including but not limited to PMP & AEC PM
• 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