Project Director Construction

The CRB Project Director (PD) is a role that while directly reporting to the Director of Construction Leader. Project Director develops and implements a plan to deliver the required project and services in the most effective and efficient manner possible and may oversee a single large project or multiple projects.  This position is responsible for supporting business operations negotiating contracts working with estimating bidding profit/loss of assigned projects and supervision of project staff.

Candidates must be willing to travel to project sites around Columbus Lexington Indianapolis Cleveland and Louisville

Responsibilities

Project Leadership

• Develop Execution Strategy
• Creative new ways for successful delivery
• Set the project up for success.
• Establish CRB Culture and Core Values
• Communicate with sponsor/stakeholders/business leaders during the project.
• Provide overall leadership and direction to the team.
• Design/Pre-con Leadership - Build a healthy high-performing team (CRB Sub-consultants Owner and Trade Partners)
• Embody a One Team Lean Were all in this together mindset.
• Bring experience insight and how-to guidance to help the entire team succeed.
• Monitor team health. Intervene as needed. Includes internal team external partners and client.
• Manage end-to-end delivery of projects. (Chartering Safety Design Pre-Construction Permitting Construction Document Control Procurement C&Q Automation Consulting) and through the warranty period
• Ensure the CRB Team understands and maintains Standard of Care throughout the project. 
• Assure client and CRB policies and procedures are followed as well as all applicable laws.
• Ensure all required management tools systems and best practices are set up and utilized.
• Ensure all KPIs met: Safety Pre-Planning Execution Customer Satisfaction Quality Schedule Profitability etc.
• Provide input to build strategies logistics and sequencing.  Coordinate with A/E to ensure proper flow of required packages.

Project Execution

• Lead the CRB team and the owner through Business Case Alignment and Chartering Phases
• Lead PEP Development
• Partners with preconstruction group to plan the project for success (e.g. constructability procurement logistics planning scope reviews budgeting and costing).
• Ensure all pertinent logistics are incorporated into the phasing design and construction plans.
• Develops manages and maintains schedules and timelines.
• Constructability / Planning options
• Accountable for monthly financial / schedule reports for all assigned projects
• Monitor and approve costs / Cost forecasting input / authorize expenses/workflows (in accordance with CRB Signing Limits)
• Develops monitors tracks and negotiates project costs to ensure projects are successful and profitable.
• Ensure all the work done during pre-con carries over seamlessly into the field.
• Ensure all pre-mobilization activities are completed including PEP BEP site requirements permitting etc.
• Lead team to create a coordinated procurement plan including LLE Trade Partners and Subcontractors enabling work etc.
• Encourage the team to develop ETOP early in the project to ensure timely delivery upon project completion i.e. plan the closeout at the beginning not at the end.
• Lead estimate development and facilities reviews and input. Control scope creep / nice to haves.
• Spot-check quality documents field reports and logs for completeness and accuracy.
• Participate in site Safety walks and ensure the project team is using appropriate tracking software.  Establish rapport with clients site safety reps and include them in on-site safety walks.
• Develops a project-specific quality management plan monitors work sites and identifies and addresses concerns or issues that do not meet quality standards. Completes quality work documentation and forms to ensure compliance with contracts.
• Participate in Pull Planning sessions internally and externally creating clarity and common understanding.
• Creates and validates financial forecasts of costs for upcoming activities and projects.
• Ensures the financial interests of the company are protected while maintaining positive client relationships.

Client Relationships

• Build and maintain positive relations with clients.
• Manage client interactions on projects.
• Identify and resolve potential conflicts.
• Conduct regular Principal-level meetings focused on KPIs and succeeding together.
• Solicit candid feedback from clients on CRB performance and follow through as needed.
• Negotiates and manages development and execution of the clients prime contract subcontracts and vendor agreements.

Sell Work / Business Development

• Identify opportunities with both new and existing clients.
• Applies market knowledge to determine business growth opportunities.
• Participate in major pursuits often acting as pursuit lead while developing and implementing strategies and action plans.
• Understand the clients negotiating strategy and work to maximize CRBs negotiating position and leverage.
• Lead RFP response ensuring all key differentiators are included. Develop winning strategies including the WHY CRB
• Ensure all Commercial and Technical portions of the RFP response are complete and project specific.
• Lead presentation team preparation and coaching
• Contribute to any post-presentation requests from clients to help secure the win for CRB.

Team

• Maintain connections with the CRB site team.
• Ensure all planned resources are available and join the team when needed.
• Identify any team/project inefficiencies and address them with the project team.
• Monitor individual and overall team performance coach teams where needed and course correct including re-staff as necessary.
• Bring experience and insight to help the team foresee challenges and plan accordingly.
• Promote and reinforce attitudes and behaviors needed for a high-performing team (respect for people value-focused)
• Back up Sr PMs/PMs on PTO support the entire team as needed.
• Hold people accountable.  Review and issue PIPs when necessary with HR / SDO involvement

Mentor/Training

• Leadership/mentoring for project managers
• Knowledge of HR policies
• Mentor coach and train team members
• Shares building experience execution approach and construction knowledge with protect team
• Create and maintain a supportive by accountable environment.
• Handle peoples issues and situations effectively and push for timely resolution.
• Support team members in achieving their development goals.
• Support CRB Review Cycles and provide valuable constructive feedback on project staff performance.

Talent Acquisition

• Ensure clarity on priority hiring needs (as related to project demands)
• Utilize network to identify and recruit candidates for hire.
• Actively participate in the interview process to determine if candidates are right for the position.
• Contribute to the formulation of the offer (when hiring manager)
• Collaborating with Talent Acquisition stay in touch with candidates throughout the process up to and including acceptance and

Qualifications :

• Bachelors Degree in Construction Management Architecture Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum ten years of experience in the AEC Industry 
• Industry-specific certification including but not limited to PMP & AECPMA DBIA
• Demonstrated Senior Project Management success managing single large projects or a portfolio of smaller projects.
• Advanced understanding of all core engineering disciplines project execution and delivery in design and construction.
• Manages design process and relationships between design and construction to ensure the designer delivers quality budget conscious and complete documents on schedule.
• Team-oriented individual capable of leading and managing integrated teams including subcontractors.
• Understanding of integrated project delivery including design procurement CQV and construction processes.
• Proficient in typical software tools (Microsoft Suite) Safety Scheduling
• Excellent leadership communication and organizational skills.

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

CRB is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity 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. Employment is contingent on background screening.

CRB does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of CRB without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of CRB. Please no phone calls or emails.

CRB offers a complete and competitive benefit package designed to meet individual and family needs.

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time