Project Director - Religious & Cultural

Sales

• Assembles and leads proposal response team and develops the proposal strategy and budget
• Manages and coordinates response efforts for RFQ, RFP, and preparation of proposals
• Reviews/edits proposal content
• Reviews/edits design, scope, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and schedules
• Establishes prices and fees
• Led presentation of proposal and prospect follow-up
• Negotiates contract terms with clients

Delivery

• Directs preparation of conceptual estimate and periodic revisions
• Develops procurement and delivery strategy and schedules
• Autorizes advance procurement of long-lead items where advantageous, securing client authorization as necessary
• Led design kick-off meeting
• Directs overall project design and permitting activities, working through A/E Project Principal
• Assures that conceptual estimate is used as a basis for project design
• Reviews drawings and specifications prior to each issuance
• Establishes a broad, overall strategy for construction
• Approves construction project management organization and assignment of key individuals
• Orients Construction Project Manager, when assigned, to project objectives, strategies, and client relationships
• Directs preparation of, and approves all schedules including design schedule, master project schedule, construction progress schedule, and periodic schedule revisions
• Makes key decisions affecting schedule, consulting with clients as appropriate
• Directs preparation of and approves detailed cost estimates
• Aids in the resolution of discrepancies or conflicts between conceptual and detailed estimates
• Reviews project status, budget, and schedule with the Construction Project Manager on a regular basis
• Reviews Summary Cost Reports
• Solicits client feedback

Post Delivery

• Leads team feedback and lessons learned sessions
• Develops post-completion client follow-up strategy, including major warranty/rectification items and pursuit of repeat business opportunities

Education & Years of Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in either Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in design-build with religious & cultural facilities

To Thrive in this Role

• Demonstrated experience across engineering and construction within the religious & cultural sector
• Strong leadership and management capabilities, effectively guiding teams and driving project success
• Applies sound business acumen and organizational skills to manage priorities, resources, and project deliverables
• Builds and maintains strong interpersonal relationships with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams
• Leads client presentations and supports business development efforts through effective sales and communication skills
• Communicates clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, across all levels of the organization
• Negotiates contracts, scope, and project changes to achieve favorable outcomes while maintaining client satisfaction
• Develops accurate project estimates and pricing strategies to support profitability and competitiveness
• Manages and maintains project schedules, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with project goals

Environmental Factors and/or Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations;
• The ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds.
• Requires good hand-eye coordination, and arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information.
• The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, professional development opportunities, and more

Equal Opportunity Employer

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status