Job DescriptionThe CRB
Project Director (PD) is a role that while directly reporting to the Director of Construction Leader. Project Director develops and implements a plan to deliver the required project and services in the most effective and efficient manner possible and may oversee a single large project or multiple projects. This position is responsible for supporting business operations, negotiating contracts, working with estimating, bidding, profit/loss of assigned projects, and supervision of project staff.
Candidates must be willing to travel to project sites around Columbus, Lexington, Indianapolis, Cleveland, and LouisvilleResponsibilitiesProject Leadership
- Develop Execution Strategy
- Creative new ways for successful delivery
- Set the project up for success.
- Establish CRB Culture and Core Values
- Communicate with sponsor/stakeholders/business leaders during the project.
- Provide overall leadership and direction to the team.
- Design/Pre-con Leadership - Build a healthy, high-performing team (CRB, Sub-consultants, Owner, and Trade Partners)
- Embody a "One Team" "Lean" "We're all in this together" mindset.
- Bring experience, insight, and how-to guidance to help the entire team succeed.
- Monitor team health. Intervene as needed. Includes internal team, external partners, and client.
- Manage end-to-end delivery of projects. (Chartering, Safety, Design, Pre-Construction, Permitting, Construction, Document Control, Procurement, C&Q, Automation, Consulting), and through the warranty period
- Ensure the CRB Team understands and maintains Standard of Care throughout the project.
- Assure client and CRB policies and procedures are followed, as well as all applicable laws.
- Ensure all required management tools, systems, and best practices are set up and utilized.
- Ensure all KPI's met: Safety, Pre-Planning, Execution, Customer Satisfaction, Quality, Schedule, Profitability, etc.
- Provide input to build strategies, logistics, and sequencing. Coordinate with A/E to ensure proper flow of required packages.
Project Execution
- Lead the CRB team and the owner through Business Case Alignment and Chartering Phases
- Lead PEP Development
- Partners with preconstruction group to plan the project for success (e.g., constructability, procurement, logistics planning, scope reviews, budgeting and costing).
- Ensure all pertinent logistics are incorporated into the phasing, design, and construction plans.
- Develops, manages, and maintains schedules and timelines.
- Constructability / Planning options
- Accountable for monthly financial / schedule reports for all assigned projects
- Monitor and approve costs / Cost forecasting input / authorize expenses/workflows (in accordance with CRB Signing Limits)
- Develops, monitors, tracks, and negotiates project costs to ensure projects are successful and profitable.
- Ensure all the work done during pre-con carries over seamlessly into the field.
- Ensure all pre-mobilization activities are completed including PEP, BEP, site requirements, permitting, etc.
- Lead team to create a coordinated procurement plan including LLE, Trade Partners and Subcontractors, enabling work, etc.
- Encourage the team to develop ETOP early in the project to ensure timely delivery upon project completion, i.e., plan the closeout at the beginning, not at the end.
- Lead estimate development and facilities reviews and input. Control scope creep / "nice to haves."
- Spot-check quality documents, field reports, and logs for completeness and accuracy.
- Participate in site Safety walks and ensure the project team is using appropriate tracking software. Establish rapport with client's site safety reps and include them in on-site safety walks.
- Develops a project-specific, quality management plan, monitors work sites, and identifies and addresses concerns or issues that do not meet quality standards. Completes quality work documentation and forms to ensure compliance with contracts.
- Participate in Pull Planning sessions, internally and externally, creating clarity and common understanding.
- Creates and validates financial forecasts of costs for upcoming activities and projects.
- Ensures the financial interests of the company are protected while maintaining positive client relationships.
Client Relationships
- Build and maintain positive relations with clients.
- Manage client interactions on projects.
- Identify and resolve potential conflicts.
- Conduct regular Principal-level meetings focused on KPIs and succeeding together.
- Solicit candid feedback from clients on CRB performance and follow through as needed.
- Negotiates and manages development and execution of the client's prime contract, subcontracts and vendor agreements.
Sell Work / Business Development
- Identify opportunities with both new and existing clients.
- Applies market knowledge to determine business growth opportunities.
- Participate in major pursuits, often acting as pursuit lead while developing and implementing strategies and action plans.
- Understand the client's negotiating strategy and work to maximize CRB's negotiating position and leverage.
- Lead RFP response ensuring all key differentiators are included. Develop winning strategies including the WHY CRB
- Ensure all Commercial and Technical portions of the RFP response are complete and project specific.
- Lead presentation team preparation and coaching
- Contribute to any post-presentation requests from clients to help secure the win for CRB.
Team
- Maintain connections with the CRB site team.
- Ensure all planned resources are available and join the team when needed.
- Identify any team/project inefficiencies and address them with the project team.
- Monitor individual and overall team performance, coach teams where needed, and course correct including re-staff as necessary.
- Bring experience and insight to help the team foresee challenges and plan accordingly.
- Promote and reinforce attitudes and behaviors needed for a high-performing team (respect for people, value-focused)
- Back up Sr PMs/PMs on PTO, support the entire team as needed.
- Hold people accountable. Review and issue PIPs, when necessary, with HR / SDO involvement
Mentor/Training
- Leadership/mentoring for project managers
- Knowledge of HR policies
- Mentor, coach, and train team members
- Shares building experience, execution approach and construction knowledge with protect team
- Create and maintain a supportive by accountable environment.
- Handle people's issues and situations effectively, and push for timely resolution.
- Support team members in achieving their development goals.
- Support CRB Review Cycles and provide valuable constructive feedback on project staff performance.
Talent Acquisition
- Ensure clarity on priority hiring needs (as related to project demands)
- Utilize network to identify and recruit candidates for hire.
- Actively participate in the interview process to determine if candidates are right for the position.
- Contribute to the formulation of the offer (when hiring manager)
- Collaborating with Talent Acquisition, stay in touch with candidates throughout the process up to and including acceptance and
Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or equivalent
- Minimum ten years of experience in the AEC Industry
- Industry-specific certification, including but not limited to PMP & AECPMA, DBIA
- Demonstrated Senior Project Management success managing single large projects or a portfolio of smaller projects.
- Advanced understanding of all core engineering disciplines, project execution, and delivery in design and construction.
- Manages design process and relationships between design and construction to ensure the designer delivers quality, budget conscious, and complete documents on schedule.
- Team-oriented individual capable of leading and managing integrated teams including subcontractors.
- Understanding of integrated project delivery including design, procurement, CQV, and construction processes.
- Proficient in typical software tools (Microsoft Suite), Safety, Scheduling
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Additional InformationCRB offers a complete and competitive benefit package designed to meet individual and family needs.
