Project Director

Clayco

$165K — $190K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related field.
  • 15+ years of experience managing large construction projects ($100+ million), preferably design-build.
  • Strong understanding of construction principles, practices, and technology.
  • Proven track record in leading successful project management teams.
  • Physical capability to perform site inspections, including climbing ladders and multi-floor scaffolding.
  • Ability to lift objects weighing at least 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

  • Build and foster relationships with clients and subcontractors.
  • Collaborate with Architects, Engineers, and Planners to develop and manage a design schedule.
  • Establish and manage project forecasts and budgets effectively.
  • Monitor and control project costs throughout the lifecycle.
  • Accept full responsibility for the execution and delivery of projects.
  • Mentor and develop junior project management staff and engineers.

Benefits

  • Discretionary Annual Bonus based on company and individual performance.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • 401k with company match and generous PTO.
  • Paid company holidays and employee assistance program.
  • Flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and disability coverage.
  • Opportunities for learning and development programs.
Full Job Description
The Role We Want You For

As a Project Director, you will provide leadership on projects as the "single point of contact" for the owner, design department, and the project staff. Ensure quality and timely execution of design-build projects from design to completion and deliver the best solutions on projects valued anywhere from a $60 million to over $250 million. At Clayco, The Project Director will work with marketing, pre-construction services, business unit leaders, and mentoring Project Managers and Engineers and have overall responsibility for these projects.

The Specifics of the Role

  • Build client and subcontractor relationships.
  • Team with Architects, Engineers, and Planners to create and manage a design schedule.
  • Establish project forecasts and budgets.
  • Manage costs.
  • Accept full responsibility for project execution.
  • Mentor and develop project management staff.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related.
  • 15+ years of experience managing construction projects ($100+ million) ideally design-build.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of construction principles, practices, and technology.
  • Previous experience leading a successful project management team.
  • Ability to walk a job site, climb ladders, and scale multi-floor scaffolding.
  • Ability to lift objects of at least 50 lbs.

Some Things You Should Know

  • Our clients and projects are nationwide - Travel will be required.
  • No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
  • We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
  • The pace is fast!
  • This position is classified as a safety-sensitive role in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check, which includes mandatory drug testing.

Benefits
  • Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation
  • The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The Clayco Nationwide salary range for this position is approximately $165,000 - $190,000 +/- annually (not adjusted for location).

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