Senior Project Director-Construction

Company Description

CRB is a leading provider of sustainable engineering, architecture, construction and consulting solutions to the global life sciences and food and beverage industries. Our more than 1,600 employees provide best-in-class solutions that drive success and positive change for our clients, our people and our communities. CRB is a privately held company with a rich history of serving clients throughout the world, consistently striving for the highest standard of technical knowledge, creativity and execution.

Job Description

The Senior Project Director is a role that while directly reporting to the Director of Construction Leader. The Senior 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.

This position can be based out of St. Louis, Missouri or Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and maintain industry specific certification, including but not exclusive to: PMP & AECPMA
• Provides leadership and mentoring of CRB Project Managers and Project Directors
• Develop execution strategy, ensure communication with sponsor/ stakeholders/ and business leaders is prioritized.
• Manage end-to-end delivery of projects and through the warranty period.
• Ensure all required management tools, systems, and best practices are set up and utilized.
• Ensure all KPI's are met: safety, pre-planning, execution, customer satisfaction, quality, schedule, profitability etc.
• Partner with pre-construction 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.
• Lead contract negotiations with the client to ensure favorable terms for CRB and ensure CRB can bill and be paid for all work performed.
• Work with CRB legal to develop a Contract Summary (abstract) outlining all key contractual requirements. Ensure the team is complying with contract requirements.
• Identify key areas of risk and formulate management and/or mitigation plans - elevate to senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or equivalent
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in the AEC Industry
• Industry-specific certification, including but not limited to PMP & AECPMA, DBIA preferred
• 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 Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

CRB is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Employment is contingent on background screening.

CRB does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of CRB without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of CRB. Please, no phone calls or emails.

CRB offers a complete and competitive benefit package designed to meet individual and family needs.

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