Director of Project Management

Job Description

A Director of Project Management in the sanitary industry is a senior-level executive who oversees all aspects of projects, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet the required quality standards. They are responsible for strategic planning, team leadership, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.

This role requires a deep understanding of construction / manufacturing methods, project management principles, and financial management, along with strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning : Developing and implementing strategies for project execution, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Project Oversight : Managing and directing multiple project teams, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Provide technical oversight, guidance, and support to PMs.
• Facilitate & lead weekly Project Delivery huddles to review / monitor all Project Management activity
• Create and refine documentation standards associated with Project Delivery, such as project documents, redlines, as builds, work orders, etc.
• Ensure Project Managers are maintaining CO folders, assist in cleanup for “stalled” or unapproved change orders.
• Team Leadership : Leading and mentoring project managers, superintendents, and other construction personnel.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
• Identify and / or develop training materials and guidelines for PM / APMs to follow; create a training path to becoming a better project manager via career advancement.
• Perform performance evaluations & corrective action of all direct reports, including constructive criticism on project performance, and completion.
• Mentor direct reports in job related skills, such as leadership, decision making, adhering to company standards, established practices, and company protocols.
• Quality Assurance : Ensuring compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and company standards.
• Review all change orders for accuracy, justification, proper labor, and proper discounts as appliable.
• Ensure proper administrative closeout of projects, ensuring all contractual obligations have been met and that the assigned PM has adhered to.
• Mitigate scheduling conflicts, work across project teams and alongside department managers to identify available resources who can fulfill project tasks. Leverage use of vetted subcontractors as needed.
• Stakeholder Management : Coordinating with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Financial Management : Overseeing project budgets, cost control, and financial reporting.
• Risk Management : Identifying and mitigating potential risks associated with construction projects.
• Contract Negotiation : Participating in contract negotiations with clients and subcontractors.
• Business Development : Contributing to the development of new business opportunities.
• Long-term Planning : Participating in the long-term strategic planning for the company's construction operations.

Skills and Experience