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RailWorks Corporation · 22 hours ago

Project Director

Lees Summit, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

RailWorks Corporation is North America’s leading track and transit system experts for over 100 years. They are seeking a Project Director to manage and coordinate all aspects of construction projects, ensuring goals are met on schedule and within budget while maintaining quality and safety standards.

ConstructionInfrastructureRailroadTransportation

Responsibilities

Full Profit and Loss responsibility for the assigned project

Oversee the activities of all the direct report entities which includes Safety Manager/Engineer, Quality Manager/Engineer, Construction Manager/Superintendent, Contract Manager, Accounts Controller

Ensure the effective management and coordination of Engineering; Scheduling; Procurement; Material Control, Construction and System Testing/Start Up

Establish and maintain a competent resource in each area/department listed above to meet the requirements of the project

Assist with the preparation, review and modification and ultimately take responsibility for the cost-to-complete estimates established for each phase of the work

Ensure that the work undertaken is consistent with the related Quality Plan and other relevant procedures and is conducted in a professional and efficient manner

Ensure that all work practices comply with legal and statutory obligations with particular regard to health, safety and the affirmative action plan

Coordinate with project team to establish work plans for each phase of the project

Verify estimates based on detailed review of proposal specifications

Attend and/or lead meetings with project staff and management to communicate information related to each function’s needs concerning project requirements

Supervise project activities to ensure that the project is executed in accordance with designs, budgets and schedules; take appropriate action to minimize the impact of deviations

Assist with resolution of any problems that may arise during project execution

Monitor the efficient use of materials and equipment and the contractual performance of the project; confer with project staff to ensure that assigned duties and responsibility are performed per agreed upon expectations

Ensure that an effective business relationship is promoted with the Owner and all tiers of Subcontractors and Suppliers

Maintain frequent dialogue with the Owners representative on all key issues which affect the project including those which relate to the profitability of the project

Be the primary interface with the Owner and the only party with signature authority for all project documentation

Represent the project at all related public functions

Maintain effective discipline and good staff morale

Qualification

Construction Industry KnowledgeCost ManagementContract ManagementProject ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteClient RelationsCommunication SkillsLeadership Skills

Required

A minimum of 10 years of project management experience including a thorough knowledge of construction industry practices, methods, processes, and standards and their impact on project activities in a rail transit environment

A minimum of 7 years of experience managing CMGC or CMAR projects cradle to grave from preconstruction through construction

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, civil or mechanical engineering, Construction Management, or Project Management; an advanced degree is a plus (In lieu of a degree, extensive experience in the military, railroad/construction, or related field will be considered)

Demonstrates a working knowledge of basic project accounting, project controls (cost, schedule, change management, etc.), material management, contract management, subcontract management, safety, and quality

Exhibits strong management skills and can lead and motivate employees

Track record of successfully executing projects on schedule and within budget

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Strong client relations, influencing skills and organizational skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, cost and schedule controls