The Water Project Director role is an exciting, challenging role for which only the best builders are considered. This position manages water and wastewater treatment construction projects ranging from $20 million to more than $500 million, which include a significant amount of self-perform scopes. Ultimately, the Water Project Director is responsible for the P&L on each project and manages all levels of risk for each project under his or her control.

Key Responsibilities

• Will manage multiple job-site staff members remotely, ensuring proper oversight and development of multiple levels of staff.
• Serve as a liaison between the office and field, while coordinating staffing and movement of field personnel
• Review and approve project team on-site setup, including facilities layout, selection of forming systems and equipment
• Monitor receipt of subcontractor bonds and periodically review status of subcontractor management, change order processing and shop drawings
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the McCarthy/Owner contract and oversee the entire field operation to achieve contract compliance
• Assist the project staff in the development of the construction schedule.
• Monitor schedule performance
• Responsible for P&L on each project. Become thoroughly knowledgeable of projected costs, contingent liabilities and contingent savings/increased profits
• Establish/maintain a good relationship with owner, design team and Subcontractors
• Oversee quality management program to achieve contract compliance and a quality project
• Independently review schedule, looking for ways to expedite construction and predict problems
• Champion job site safety effort, motivating the on-site team in the implementation of McCarthy safety guidelines
• Recommend self-improvement programs that may assist employees in their professional and personal development
• Recommend self-improvement programs that may assist employees in their professional and personal development.
• Maximize McCarthy's visibility in surrounding community.
• Identify potential clients and take necessary action to achieve additional sales.
• Assist the Marketing Department in the preparation of presentations and interviews; participate in interviews.
• Implement all applicable Safety Programs and EEO/Affirmative Action Programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering required
• Direct experience leading water or wastewater treatment construction projects in excess of 100M and/or $50M in annual revenue.
• 15 years of progressive experience in construction management for a large scale general contractor.
• Self-perform experience is required.
• In-depth knowledge of water or wastewater treatment technology required.
• Experience leading multiple successful project teams, including development of direct reports and maintaining relationships with external entities.
• Advanced knowledge of construction principles/practices required
• Experienced dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors and/or self-perform work
• Experience leading successful project teams, including development of employee and maintaining relationships with external entities