Project Director

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Provides direction and management for every phase of a major program to ensure on-schedule completion within or below budget and in accordance with contractual obligations. Plans and defines program goals and devises methods to accomplish them; develops in-depth knowledge of client objectives, contract terms, and corporate policies. Must be able to manage a program, project, or subtask of up to $75 million in total cost. Prior experience must include significant project experience and successful project management.

Specific Responsibilities

Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned program, project, or subtask.

Acts as the Company representative with the client and selected suppliers during the program execution. Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client. Assists business development in understanding client issues and business plans in order to market and secure new/additional work.

Establishes the program requirements for all areas of the program, and monitors the draft and final deliverables for adherenece to these criteria.

Promotes technical excellence on the program, including furtherance of the Quality Improvement Process.

Mobilizes Company resources, through effective liaison with support departments, other offices, or subsidiaries, to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work.

Works with individual project managers to develop budgets, schedules and plans for the various elements of a project. Ensures that the project meets or exceeds goals established in these plans.

Assigns responsibility for executing project plans to key subordinates after careful assessment of how to utilize their qualifications and strengths. Provides input to performance reviews and development plans for subordinates.

Monitors and reports to management on the progress of all project activity within the program, including significant milestones, and any conditions which would affect project cost or schedule.

Works with individual project managers to devise and execute action plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work. Advises the client and Company management of any such changes.

May participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of clients.

Oversees establishment of Work Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan and other documents for hazardous waste work.

Completes other responsibilities associated with the position as may be appropriate.

Preferred Education/Experience

Typically requires BS/BA degree in Engineering or related field (or the equivalent of 5 to 7 years of relevant experience). In addition, 15 or more years of related work experience, including supervisory and management experience, is required. A professional registration is required. Significant experience of modular and modern methods of construction

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary based on assignment and are not limited to those listed.

Minimum Clearance Required To Start

Not Applicable/None

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