What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Project Management & Preconstruction position at Staffing Support Specialists?
Position: Director of Project Management & Preconstruction
Shift: 1st Shift
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Summary:
We're seeking an experienced and hands-on Director of Project Management & Preconstruction to lead our project management, estimating, and preconstruction teams, from concept through closeout while developing talent, optimizing processes, and collaborating closely with clients and internal teams.
Responsibilities:
- Lead, and train project managers, estimators, and preconstruction staff to success
- Coordinate and align internal activities by establishing priorities, assigning responsibilities based on project requirements and team members' skill sets; lead project planning, bidding, budgeting, and execution
- Build customer relationships and collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, sales, shops, and field construction
- Ensure quality, safety, and profitability across all projects; help to manage schedules, deviations, subcontractor relations, etc.
- Oversee estimating and construction progress, with a focus on budget adherence and quality standards
- Ensure accurate, competitive, and professional preparation and presentation of bids, proposals, contracts, and project plans
- Monitor project financials, negotiate and understand contracts; address cost projections, change orders, requisition reviews, and risk reporting
- Drive team development and individual performance through coaching, setting KPI measures, and mentoring
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's in construction management, project management, civil engineering, or a related field
- 7 years progressive experience in preconstruction, project management, and estimating
- 5 years of directly leading, managing, and setting metrics for cross-functional team members
- Strong skills in estimating, scheduling, budgeting, cost control, contract interpretation, and risk management
- PMP strongly preferred or ability to obtain after hire
- OSHA-10 certification
- LEED accreditation, field experience, and design-build background preferred
- Experience with tools like Procore, MS Project, and ERP systems
- Positive and solution-oriented, with a steady approach to ambiguity, challenges, and daily demands
- Customer-focused, building strong internal and external relationships
- Respectful, professional, and approachable leader-motivates teams while upholding high standards
- Strategic and analytical, flexible and adaptable; excels at meeting shifting priorities and deadlines
- Strong communicator-clear, concise, and engaging in writing, speaking, listening, and presenting
- Process-minded and innovative, always looking to improve efficiency and outcomes
- Invested in team success, with strong coaching, mentoring, and leadership skills
- Highly organized, managing multiple projects, deadlines, and team members effectively
- Collaborative and able to lead without ego or domination; drives results without creating friction
We're looking for a strategic, people-focused leader with industry knowledge and a drive for excellence. If that's you, we'd love to connect. Some national travel is required to customers, construction sites, etc.
We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all employees. We seek to match you with opportunities that best match your skills and needs, and it is our policy to administer these activities in a manner which does not discriminate against or give preference to any person because of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, ancestry, sexual orientation, military service, marital status, arrest or conviction record, or any other discriminatory basis prohibited by state or federal law. All employees are required to have a proof of identity and authorization to work.