What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Project Management position at The Hagerman Group?
Who We Are
For more than a century, The Hagerman Group has built more than projects - we’ve built trust, partnerships, and communities. Since 1908, the Hagerman family legacy has been rooted in integrity, craftsmanship, and a commitment to doing the right thing for our clients, our partners, and our people.
Now, we’re expanding our footprint in Louisville, and this role offers a rare opportunity to help shape and grow a market alongside a respected construction leader.
Why Hagerman - and why Louisville
Hagerman shapes Kentucky communities through work in commercial markets, with projects intentionally designed to serve people. We take this responsibility seriously and approach every project with a strong commitment to the communities we support.
Our Louisville team is known for its:
- Team environment defined by strong camaraderie and mutual respect
- Meaningful connections within the local community
- Pride in delivering projects that positively impact people’s lives
- A shared dedication to mentorship and collaboration
This Role: As a Director of Project Management, you will have the opportunity to provide executive leadership over our commercial construction project portfolio. You will have full ownership of portfolio‑level project delivery and performance. You’ll lead with autonomy, accountability, and a display sharp business mindset while partnering closely with executive leadership.
This is a critical, high‑impact role for someone ready to influence companywide performance, mentor strong teams, and help shape the future of our organization. You will have full ownership of portfolio‑level project delivery and performance. You’ll lead with autonomy, accountability, and a sharp business mindset while partnering closely with executive leadership.
What You’ll Do
- Owning the full lifecycle performance of multiple concurrent commercial construction projects
- Providing executive‑level oversight of schedule, financial performance, risk, and profitability
- Establishing and enforcing consistent project management standards and best practices
- Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to quality expectations
- Partnering with Finance on WIP reporting, forecasting, and revenue projections
- Reviewing estimates, bids, and contracts to set projects up for success
- Serving as the executive point of contact for key clients during construction
- Supporting preconstruction and business development efforts through pursuits and presentations
- Participating in director‑level planning and strategic decision‑making
Lead & Develop Teams
This role is about building people as much as delivering projects.
- Lead, mentor, and develop Project Executives, Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, APMs, and Project Engineers
- Promote a culture rooted in integrity, excellence, teamwork and client focus
- Recruit, develop, and retain top project management talent aligned with right people, right seats principles
- Establish clear expectations, performance goals, and development plans
What You Bring
- Deep knowledge of commercial construction delivery
- Strong financial and business acumen with portfolio‑level oversight experience
- Proven executive leadership and team‑building capability
- Confidence navigating complex projects, risk, and decision‑making
- Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills
- Experience working with project management and financial systems
- Strategic mindset with the ability to zoom out—and roll up sleeves when needed
If you’re excited by the idea of building something meaningful from the ground up, partnering with great clients, and being part of a company where your voice and expertise matter - we’d love to talk.
The Hagerman Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Please note: Hagerman does not sponsor work visas.