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JE Dunn Construction · 1 hour ago

Project Director

Nashville, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

JE Dunn Construction is a company focused on building perfection through inspired people and innovative tools. The Project Director will provide leadership and direction across all phases of the project lifecycle, ensuring operational excellence, financial management, and strong client relationships while promoting safety and risk management.

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Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provides direction and leadership for the assigned project or work program across all phases of the project lifecycle

Leads all aspects of the company’s safety culture and creates awareness by demonstrating commitment to an injury-free environment through individual actions and mentoring others

Assists senior management with strategy development; develops and supports company-wide initiatives, best practices and policies within the work program

Provides strategic direction to team members in light of broader work program strategic plans across all areas of the project lifecycle

Serves as the primary client relationship executive at a leadership level, exhibiting a deep knowledge and understanding of the client

Builds and maintains long-term relationships with existing target clients for the assigned work program to build new business opportunities and cultivate repeat wins

Provides project-specific guidance to team members in light of broader client relationship strategy

Serves as escalation point for all project, financial, business development, contractual and client relationship risks for the work program relative to contractual obligations

Negotiates issue resolution including change orders, contingency expenditures and appropriate fee enhancements

Conducts project risk assessments and escalates various risks, such as quality or financial issues, to supervisor to provide visibility, mitigate risk and create appropriate solutions

Builds close relationships with the subcontractor community in order to develop long-term partners who meet SMS criteria and align with company philosophy and best practice

Drives the selection process of qualified subcontractors to achieve targeted project results

Develops and executes overall subcontractor strategy for work program success

Leads preconstruction discussions with clients at a leadership level

Leads internal team and collaborates with external partners to develop contractual obligations, such as complete estimates with contingencies, schedules, constructability, staffing plan and business plan

Oversees and is accountable for all components of project and schedule review throughout the lifecycle of the project to ensure contractual obligations are met and to hold team members accountable to all expectations

Ensures staffing levels are sufficient, relative to contractual commitments, schedules, staffing levels and constraints

Plans and adapts resource management as needed to ensure proper staffing levels and results

Assumes an influential leadership role in community and industry relationship building through networking, representing the organization on boards and serving as the face of the organization to help promote the interests of the company

Leads, supports and promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion within JE Dunn

Qualification

Financial ManagementRisk ManagementClient Relationship ManagementProject ManagementConstruction TechnologyLean Process ApplicationEstimatingProductivity AnalysisTeam LeadershipMS Office ProficiencyCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsCollaboration Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or related field

In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered

5+ years people management experience

Demonstrated success in simultaneously leading multiple large or complex projects and/or multiple teams

Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner

Communication skills, verbal and written – Advanced

Ability to conduct effective presentations – Advanced

Proficiency in MS Office – Intermediate

Thorough knowledge of project processes and how each supports the successful completion of a project

Proficiency in project management and accounting software such as CMiC – Advanced

Proficiency in required construction technology – Advanced

Ability to apply Lean process and philosophy – Advanced

Ability to manage budgets, maximize profitability, and generate future work – Advanced

Ability to complete estimating and productivity analysis

Demonstrated track record of successful completion of projects from start to finish – Advanced

Thorough knowledge of MBE (Minority Business Enterprise), WBE (Women Owned Business Enterprise), and SBA (Small Business Administration) regulations

Thorough knowledge and application of corporate risk management policies

Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds

May require periods of overnight travel

Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs

Normal office environment, but may be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)

Frequent activity: Standing, Walking, Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen

Occasional activity: Bending, Climbing, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling

Preferred

15+ years construction management experience

Company

JE Dunn Construction

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J. E. Dunn Construction Group is a privately-owned construction company engaging in the commercial construction industry.

Founded in 1924

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.jedunn.com

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