Director of Project Management

Position Summary

The Director of Project Management is responsible for the leadership, performance, and continuous development of the Project Management team across the organization. This role ensures consistent execution excellence, accurate financial forecasting, disciplined process adherence, and a strong client experience from preconstruction through closeout.

This leader drives project outcomes, develops people, improves systems, strengthens cross-department collaboration, and serves as a visible ambassador of the company in the marketplace and community.

Key Responsibilities

1. Team Leadership & Development

• Directly oversee all Project Managers and Senior Project Managers.
• Establish performance standards, KPIs, and accountability metrics.
• Lead hiring, onboarding, coaching, mentoring, and succession planning.
• Develop structured training programs focused on:
• Financial acumen
• Risk management
• Contract execution
• Client communication
• Leadership development
• Conduct regular performance reviews and career path planning.
• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and proactive communication

2. Financial Oversight & Project Controls

• Ensure accurate and timely project cost projections and revenue forecasting.
• Oversee monthly WIP reporting and margin projections.
• Review and validate:
• Budget adherence
• Change order strategy
• Contingency management
• Risk exposure
• Partner with Accounting to ensure financial transparency and accuracy.
• Lead corrective action planning for underperforming projects.
• Establish forecasting standards and dashboards across all projects.

3. Process Excellence & Execution

• Own and continuously improve project management processes and SOPs.
• Ensure consistent execution across all teams and markets.
• Drive adoption of project management tools, reporting systems, and technology.
• Lead post-project reviews to capture lessons learned.
• Standardize best practices in:
• Contract management
• Procurement strategy
• Schedule management
• Documentation control
• Client communication cadence

4. Cross-Department Leadership

• Serve as liaison between:
• Preconstruction
• Field Operations
• Accounting
• Business Development
• Executive Leadership
• Ensure seamless transition from estimating/precon to project execution.
• Resolve interdepartmental friction quickly and constructively.
• Lead collaborative planning sessions on complex or high-risk projects.

5. Client Relations & Business Development

• Actively support Business Development in:
• Client interviews
• Proposal strategy
• Relationship building
• Maintain executive-level relationships with key clients.
• Participate in pursuit strategy and project win planning.
• Identify opportunities for repeat work and client expansion.
• Represent the company in community organizations, industry groups, and networking events.

6. Strategic & Organizational Impact

• Contribute to annual strategic planning.
• Identify staffing capacity and resource planning needs.
• Drive innovation in delivery models and operational efficiency.
• Protect and strengthen company reputation in the marketplace.
• Promote safety, integrity, and operational excellence as non-negotiables.

Qualifications

• 10 years of commercial construction experience.
• 5 years in senior project management or operational leadership.
• Proven experience managing multiple PMs and large portfolios.
• Strong financial and forecasting acumen.
• Deep understanding of commercial contracts and risk management.
• Demonstrated success in client-facing leadership roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (preferred).