Project Director

Reports to the VP of Construction on all matters, the Project Director shall oversee and direct all of his/her assigned Project Managers and all aspects of the awarded projects, through drafting and design, take off, breakdown, to production, delivery, and installation. The Project Director ensures the projects meet all schedules within prescribed timelines and budgets. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Education
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Architectural Technology Construction Management or Civil Engineering; and
- Project Management Professional Certification or equivalent work experience.

Years of Experience
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in a leadership role managing technical staff and working in construction industry.

Working Conditions
- On site work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks that require knowledge of and adherence to basic safety procedures and precautions;
- Work environment requires wearing construction safety footwear and hard hat for all site work and in other locations;
- Office setting, at times requires driving to visit sites, clients, or suppliers; and
- Flexible to work overtime as required.

Senior Level
- Ability to mentor Project Managers, Project Coordinators and Field Coordinators;
- Create an environment that facilitates teamwork, respect and accountability;
- Work with other Project Directors to resolve Process issues and/or improve Processes;
- Work with Engineering to resolve technical issues;
- Work with the Project Management Team to prepare project timelines and communication with the client;
- Perform regular performance reviews, resource planning and provide weekly/monthly updates;
- Represent State, as requested, in business with customers, consultants, contractors, and suppliers;
- Prepare and/or review all projects CCO's and submit to customers in a timely manner;
- As required work closely with Field Director(s) and other site staff to assist in resolving outstanding issues
- Attend, as required, scheduled consultant, coordination and site meetings;
- Participate in interview process when hiring for the deparment;
- Discretion, judgement, and tact to handle confidential information;
- Demonstrate State's core values and work in a team environment; and
- Ability to work independently without supervision.

Job Specific Duties
- Provide and maintain the Project Management Team Structure;
- Track and control the Project Management Team to ensure the projects undertaken by the Company are delivered on time, on budget and on quality;
- Ensure the Project Teams are held accountable for their respective efforts, department goals are set and communicated;
- Develop employee project goals, work plans, timelines and implementation of strategies for the Project Management Department
- Ensure monthly project reports are prepared and issued by all Project Managers
- Assist the Project Managers when compiling projects' schedules showing timeline dates, i.e. shop drawing submittals, material take offs, procurement, production, deliveries, installation etc.
- Ensure the Project Managers communicate to Operations the projects start dates and communicate any changes on a consistent basis;
- Facilitate the cross-functional review of the Shop Drawings to meet client requirements, and incorporate designs to ease manufacturing and installation;
- Review the project (Scope of work, specifications, and other tender documents) and identify any discrepancies and assign and/or prepare start-up checklist;
- Review and comment on subcontracts, as required and/or requested, including purchase orders, change orders, and contract progress draws;
- Review the project(s) Progress Draws on a monthly basis;
- Work with the Purchasing Director to insure all required materials for the project(s) meet project timeline;
- Initiate and run meetings with the Project Managers, production and field teams to identify any issues holding the overall progress of the project;
- Provide and maintain protocols and processes for all work undertaken within the department;
- Walk the Sites as required;
- Arrange department and/or client meetings, as required, to meet project goals and deadlines; and
- Any other tasks assigned by the VP of Construction