Project Director, Construction

About the role

PayneCrest Electric, a Primoris Company headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a nationally recognized electrical contractor and trusted partner for delivering the industry’s most complex and technically demanding projects. Our competitive advantage is our people-first culture; empowering teams to make decisions, solve problems, and deliver safe, efficient, and innovative solutions while growing and succeeding together.

We are seeking a motivated and confident Project Director to lead multiple project teams, focused on developing strong skills in safety, quality, profitability, personal development, labor management, and client relations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple project teams at various locations and ensure projects are executed successfully.
• Be responsible for the combined profit and loss of the projects under their purview.
• Maintain customer relationships with active customers ensuring their satisfaction and repeat business.
• Develop team members: actively mentor and coach operations teams to further develop their skills. Lead by example and invest in the success of others.
• Partner with internal groups such as Engineering, Prefabrication, Purchasing, Accounting, and Safety to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Together with the Manpower Leaders, develop strategies to staff projects with sufficient, high-quality manpower.
• Develop business opportunities: through relationships with clients, designers, and others identify new business opportunities that fit within the PCE business model and profit expectations.
• As a member of the Project Management Leadership Team, set strategy for operations at PCE and keep the Company’s best interests in mind at all times.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering or equivalent field experience.
• 10+ years of leading large-scale electrical construction projects and teams; data center experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Location: St. Louis, MO

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including health, dental, and matching 401k program.
• Bonus opportunity.
• Additional compensation when travel is required.