Project Director

Project Director Job Description

About Constructable:

Constructable is an Industrial and Commercial General Construction Contractor specializing in design build construction. Constructable operates in multiple states for clientele primarily in the energy sector.

Our Outlook on Employee Satisfaction:

At Constructable, we value collaboration and honesty to build a solid team. Our desire is to build a team that enjoys coming into the office and safe guards our culture with fervor. Our family values come first in every situation because we realize that each individual must strive to achieve personal growth and development for the team to succeed. We also understand that stress relief and downtime is a priority which is why we have a ping pong table for some in-office sport. With us, we can promise you and your goals matter as much as the company goals because the company thrives when the employee thrives. Help us maintain a strong culture with your integrity and ambition. Let's collaborate!

A Project Director oversees project managers and project departments for Constructable. His or her duties include identifying strategic opportunity, setting direction for projects overall, informing senior leadership of trends in construction, helping set the vision and direction of the projects team, and being a trusted resource for clients’ or stakeholders’ project needs and goals. Project Directors ensure the successful completion of projects in their department and under their care and that the project managers are producing work product that is on schedule, under budget, and meeting or exceeding quality specifications and safety requirements.

Project Director duties and responsibilities

• Leading his or her specific project department's direction
• Setting key KPIs and metrics for his or her project department
• Overseeing all project managers in his or her project department
• Planning and implementation of all projects in his or her project department
• Implementing and enforcing quality control and quality assurance measures on all projects under his or her care
• Overseeing all quality control and quality assurance measures on all projects under his or her care
• Analyzing data to provide strategic insight and direction
• Oversight of all project deliverables and documentation
• Oversight of reporting project progress
• Improving upon key metrics for the triple constraints of a project to deliver quality projects on schedule and under budget

• Casting long-term vision, creating milestones, and setting targets for all project managers and projects
• Positioning key team members in areas where they will succeed best on projects
• Making strategic decisions on the most difficult problems and important projects
• Setting the tone for the project department under his or her direction
• Leading multiple teams
• Communicating with executives or the board to keep the project aligned with their goals
• Setting safety goals, creating project-specific safety plans, and ensuring action on said goals and plans
• Setting large-scale project timelines, allocating resources for various project needs, ensuring team unity on projects

What does a Project Director do?

He or she works closely with upper management and project team members to establish meet and exceed project schedules and to beat project budgets. His or her job is to manage project managers. They are wholly responsible for motivating his or her team and resolving conflicts between team members to ensure a productive work environment.

Project Director skills and qualifications

A successful Project Director must have prerequisite skills and qualifications to meet the basic requirements for the job:

• 20 years’ experience in project management
• Expertise in any management software
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent multitasking skills
• Constant self-motivation
• Finely-developed leadership skill
• Responsibility-inspiring leadership
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Top-notch conflict resolution capabilities
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Incredible interpersonal skills
• Decisiveness
• Extreme project ownership
• The ability to delegate effectively
• Time management skills

Project Director Educational Requirements

To qualify for the role, a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a requirement. Other valuable certifications include Advanced Project Manager Certification (APMC) and Certified Project Manager (CPM).

A bachelor’s degree in management or a related course of study is required for a Project Director. An MBA can also work as a substitute for a bachelor’s in management or a business-related bachelor’s degree.

A professional engineering license in a related field is a bonus.

Project Director Experience Requirements

Previous experience as a Senior Project Manager, Project Director, or a similar role is highly desirable. Candidates must have a deep background in productive, efficient project management and team leadership. The candidate should also be expert in project management tools like Gantt Charts and collaboration tools like ConstructionOnline, Microsoft Project, and others.

The candidate should also have demonstrable proof of managing staff effectively, including hiring and recruiting practices. The successful candidate should have leadership abilities with excellent problem-solving and independent decision-making skills. Experience with productivity and communication tools is also desirable.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Application Question(s):

• Do you have appropriate transportation to commute to the office and/or job sites?

Experience:

• construction project management: 10 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: One location