Director of Project Management

Description

JOB SUMMARY

 We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Project Management to lead our project management team and drive successful project delivery across the organization. The Director of Project Management will play a critical role in overseeing the work product of the project management staff, ensuring the timely completion of projects with specified quality, and achieving or exceeding budgeted project profits. 

This individual will directly supervise the company’s project management staff, including project managers, assistant project managers and project coordinators. The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive set of skills, competencies, and abilities essential for successfully overseeing the project management team and ensuring the efficient execution of construction projects.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

As part of the operations team, the Director of Project Management must possess a comprehensive set of skills, competencies, and abilities essential for successfully overseeing the project management team and ensuring the efficient execution of construction projects. Strong leadership and team management skills are paramount, coupled with a proven track record in senior construction management roles. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a deep understanding of construction project management 

processes, allowing for effective supervision of project teams and the ability to achieve timely completion, specified quality, and budgeted project profits. 

Must be organized and capable of managing multiple complex activities concurrently, and comfortable with the pressures of meeting challenging deadlines. Proficient in the use of Procore, Microsoft Office software (particularly Excel and MS Project), Sage 300, and familiar with contemporary collaboration and BIM applications. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are essential for fostering collaborative relationships with both internal teams and external stakeholders. The Director of Project Management must exhibit strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities to navigate and resolve project challenges effectively, contributing to the overall success of the organization. Familiarity with technology platforms and tools 

relevant to the construction industry is crucial for participating in the assessment and evolution of the company’s technology platform. 

Additionally, knowledge of industry best practices and trends will enable the Director of Project Management to implement and refine operational processes, ensuring Westwood can consistently deliver exceptional project outcomes. Overall, a dynamic blend of leadership, technical expertise, and strategic vision is essential for excelling in this key leadership role.

JOB DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Leadership: Oversee the work product of the project management department employees, providing leadership to achieve timely completion, specified quality, and budgeted project profits.
• Supervision: Conduct annual performance appraisals and compensation reviews for all direct reports. 
• Weekly Project Review Meetings: Conduct weekly project review meetings on all projects to track buyout, construction progress, and financial performance, ensuring adherence to completion and profitability requirements.
• Project Communication Oversight: Review the quality, content, and timeliness of project communications among the Westwood project team, clients, and client consultant team.
• Project Team Effectiveness: Assess the effectiveness of project teams in managing project suppliers, subcontractors, and consultants. Provide support to direct reports on project challenges, service issues, subcontractor and owner disputes, critical performance issues, and project challenges as needed.
• Project team collaboration: Work closely with the company’s General Superintendent in ensuring the effective collaboration among the company’s project management and field superintendent teams.
• Project team assessment: Conduct ongoing assessments with the General Superintendent regarding individual and team performance of each project manager/field superintendent team.
• Team Assignments: Assign project teams to new projects based on skills, expertise, and project requirements.
• Recruitment and Training: Recruit, train, and assess the performance of all direct report positions within the project management team.
• Process Improvement: Assess and refine existing department processes and implement new ones to ensure industry-leading best practices in operational productivity and service quality.
• Budget Participation: Participate in the annual budgeting process to align project management goals with financial goals.
• Technology Platform Assessment: Participate in the assessment and evolution of the company’s technology platform and tools to enhance operational efficiency and customer service.
• Change Order Approval: Sign off on all owner and subcontractor change orders before issuance to ensure accuracy and compliance with contract requirements and company policy.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE

• A Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Construction Technology or Engineering, an advance degree a plus.
• Must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in commercial construction and in management of construction projects, some of which must be in a supervisory capacity with a broad variety of project types with values of $1,000,000 to $20,000,000.

Salary : $140,000 - $180,000