Traveling Project Director- Aviation

Role Summary

The Project Director will provide overall direction and leadership for the assigned work program across all phases of the project lifecycle. This position is responsible for providing operational excellence, financial management, team leadership and relationship management with all stakeholders, driving the contracting and comprehensive risk management in order to meet or exceed all contractual and financial targets. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

Career Path

• Makes most decisions, provides guidance to subordinate managers and consults senior management as needed.
• Assists senior management with strategy development; develops and supports company-wide initiatives, best practices and policies within the work program.
• Provides strategic direction to team members in light of broader work program strategic plans across all areas of the project lifecycle.
• Serves as the primary client relationship executive at a leadership level, exhibiting a deep knowledge and understanding of the client.
• Serves as the escalation point for all project, financial, business development, contractual and client relationship risks for the work program relative to contractual obligations.
• Builds and maintains long-term relationships with existing target clients for the assigned work program to build new business opportunities and cultivate repeat wins.
• Drives the selection process of qualified subcontractors to achieve targeted project results.
• Oversees and is accountable for all components of project and schedule review throughout the lifecycle of the project to ensure contractual obligations are met and to hold team members accountable to all expectations.
• Ensures staffing levels are sufficient, relative to contractual commitments, schedules, staffing levels and constraints. Plans and adapts resource management as needed to ensure proper staffing levels and results.
• Assumes an influential leadership role in community and industry relationship building through networking, representing the organization on boards and serving as the face of the organization to help promote the interests of the company.
• Understands JE Dunn’s policy of non-discrimination and ensures positive, proactive implementation throughout the organization.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Communication skills, verbal and written – Advanced.
• Ability to conduct effective presentations – Advanced.
• Proficiency in MS Office – Intermediate.
• Thorough knowledge of project processes and how each supports the successful completion of a project.
• Proficiency in project management and accounting software such as CMiC – Advanced.
• Proficiency in required construction technology – Advanced.
• Ability to apply Lean process and philosophy – Advanced.
• Ability to manage budgets, maximize profitability, and generate future work – Advanced.
• Ability to complete estimating and productivity analysis.
• Demonstrated track record of successful completion of projects from start to finish – Advanced.
• Thorough knowledge of MBE (Minority Business Enterprise), WBE (Women Owned Business Enterprise), and SBA (Small Business Administration) regulations.
• Thorough knowledge and application of corporate risk management policies.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field.

Experience

• 15+ years construction management experience (Preferred).
• 5+ years people management experience (Required).
• Demonstrated success in simultaneously leading multiple large or complex projects and/or multiple teams (Required).
• Must have experience running 75M+ Aviation projects.

Working Environment

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• May require periods of overnight travel.
• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs.
• Normal office environment, but may be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold).
• Frequent activity: Standing, Walking, Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen.
• Occasional activity: Bending, Climbing, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling.

Benefits

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details. Click here for benefits details.

Application Information

This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

About the Role

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category.

Equal Opportunity

JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace. JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to accommodations@jedunn.com. JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.