Project Director - Large Commercial/Data Center/Distribution Centers, Houston, TX

Job Description

In general, the primary areas of responsibility are :

• Project budget
• Project schedule
• Project documentation
• Project profitability
• Project safety
• Project quality
• Contract compliance
• Recruiting and staffing, and training and development of the staff
• Client satisfaction
• Business development and market segments
• Strategic planning

The following is a general listing of job related duties. This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or skills required for this position.

These may be modified, added to, or eliminated. Many of these duties may be delegated to subordinate staff but the PEX / OM is accountable for the overall results.

• Overall project leader, planner, person most accountable for project result
• Participate in estimate process and lead as required.
• Write and execute subcontracts and purchase orders and / or delegate as necessary.
• Participate in Owner contract process, including negotiations, and form strategic plan for the project. Understand and communicate the business deal to subordinates.
• Establish the profitability goals of the project and targets for the staff to achieve.
• Lead or oversee overall project scheduling and delegate roles in scheduling to staff. Monitor schedules, overall and short term, and take action as necessary to achieve.
• Oversee and approve all documentation processes, including document and drawing controls, submittals and RFIs, filing, correspondence and reports, and all communication practices.
• Approve the Change Management plan for the project and ensure compliance.
• Establish the project procedures and execution plan, and review and monitor, taking action as necessary.
• Oversee the Owner billing procedures and approve that process. Monitor subcontractor and vendor payments and processes.
• Review all cost control processes, including the profitability analysis, and participate as needed on the project. Ensure profitability is maintained, and work with staff to mitigate downside risk and realise upside potential.
• Review safety program and involve with staff as needed to ensure compliance to company policy.
• Lead meetings as the project requires, including subcontractor, Owner / Architect, or "executive" type meetings. Review and conduct internal team meetings to ensure staff is performing as required.
• Develop and enhance relationships with clients for possible repeat business. Participate in business development activities and assist in preparation of proposals and promote productive client relationships.

Participate in presentations.

Provide leadership in the professional and career development of subordinates as well as timely and fair performance evaluations.

Also, participate in professional and career development of subordinates. Ensure assigned project is staffed with qualified salaried and craft personnel.

• Lead recruiting and staffing efforts for the projects.
• Understands the Business Unit's Plan, and actively participates in the establishment of it.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• Those of Project Director plus :
• Proven prior success as Senior Project Manager, or equivalent role. Already operating in general at the PEX / OM level.
• As a general guideline, minimum of 12 years project management experience, with at least 5 (5) years as Project Director.
• Full understanding of the roles, responsibilities, and duties of all subordinate staff, including all levels of Superintendent and Project Management, and the coordination of these positions.
• Solid understanding of the role of Business Unit Leader.
• Ability to lead the Operational part of the Business Unit and integrate it within the structure and strategic plan established for the Business Unit.

What's on Offer

• $170,000-$200,000 salary
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Basic Life / AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life / AD&D Insurance
• Short + Long Term Disability Insurance
• Health Care Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• One PTO Bank for Vacation, Sick and Personal Time Based on Years of Service
• Eight Holidays Including a Flexible Holiday Schedule and a Floating Holiday
• Bereavement Leave
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• 401k With Employer Match
• Contribute Up to 75% of Your Annual Pay
• 100% Vested in Employee and Company Matching Contributions
• 50 Years of Older "Catch-up Contributions"
• Wide Choice of Investment Options
• Mobile Device Allowance
• Rx Safety Glasses Reimbursement
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Multiple Training Offerings
21 days ago