***Candidate must be based in the Boston, MA area to commute to and work ON-SITE***
Job Title: Civil Engineering Project Director
Primary Function:
Provide overall management direction for existing projects.
Ensure achievement of project and budget targets.
Secure business functionality to drive extensive and sustainable growth.
Adhere to company policies and procedures.
Reports to Chief Operating Officer.
Location: Boston office.
Activities and Responsibilities:
Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards in cooperation with Executive Management.
Initiate and maintain liaison with clients, architects, and engineers to facilitate construction activities.
Plan, organize, and staff key field positions for relevant projects.
Monitor the economic progress of projects through control systems, reporting systems, and periodic meetings with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Operations Manager.
Represent the company in project meetings and assist in labor negotiations/strategy meetings.
Manage financial aspects per company goals while maintaining a good relationship with clients.
Supervise the work of Project Managers/Deputy PM when assigned.
Ensure compliance with all required EHS regulations.
Monitor the overall quantity and quality of work performed.
Partner with HR and Operations Management for personnel requirements and planning, development of assigned personnel, and identification of appropriate paths to knowledge and skills development of employees.
Manage employees according to Performance Management System guidelines, in collaboration with the HR department.
Perform additional assignments as required by the needs of the projects, company, or as directed by Executive Management.
Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications, and Experience:
Civil Engineering Degree or equivalent.
Extensive experience (fifteen or more years) in construction, design, finance, and management.
Ability to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, and their impact on project activities.
Superior communication and interpersonal skills (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.).
Significant business skills required.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Client Company Info:
Founded in 1997, our client company acquired a competitor that has been active in North America since 1964, making construction of hundreds of infrastructure projects and renowned buildings possible, including the World Trade Center in New York City. Soon after its inception, the merged entity was awarded a major contract for the complex foundation system of the new Southeast Expressway, better known as the Big Dig.
As work on the Big Dig projects ended, private development in the Boston area flourished, offering opportunities for our client company to be involved in the construction of new hotels, condominiums, office buildings as well as medical and educational facilities.