Project Director

Project Director

Department: Project Management

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Compensation: $175,000 - $200,000 / year

Description

The primary function of the Project Director is to provide management oversight and leadership for a specific market segment of construction project or projects, but could also play the lead role on a sizeable project. The Project Director has the responsibility for the project(s) and project team(s) from inception and preconstruction through completion to ensure that the project(s) is / are completed to the satisfaction of all.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Skills

• Capable of successfully supervising a project with a project budget range of $60M - $150M+, under various delivery methods, diversity in market sectors and varying complexities
• Uniquely qualified to simultaneously manage multiple clients, delivery methods, Architects and project team personalities
• Ensure that WEO legal counsel has reviewed the Prime Contract, General Conditions and special provisions before involving the Vice President of Operations or President to execute the agreement
• Prepare strategy to negotiate key Prime Contract terms with your Project Executive / Vice President of Operations
• Review, negotiate and approve proposed modifications to WEO Master Subcontract Agreement "MSA"
• Work closely with the Estimator, Project Manager(s) and Senior Project Manager(s) during the preconstruction phase in managing the various design phases and setting the GMP and establishing the projects General Conditions
• Work closely with the Superintendent(s) and project team(s) in maintaining and enforcing project site safety programs
• Responsible for overall project profitability
• Monitor project progress with Superintendent(s)
• Work with Superintendent(s) as necessary to make schedule "course corrections" to insure project completes on time
• Collaborate with Business Development with the preparation of responses to RFQ's and RFP's. Assign the required staffing to provide technical writing, site logistics and scheduling needs, as required
• Participate in presentations to prospective Owners
• Cash Flow Projections and Forecasting Costs
• Oversee and manage the project management staff on cost control measures, Change Order Requests, Invoicing, Purchase Orders and Pay Applications
• Negotiate Change Orders with subcontractors, as required
• Lead the resolution of all project specific issues
• Attend weekly OAC Meetings, when possible, to be in tune with the "day to day" issues and have a chance to build a relationship with the Owner, Architect and / or construction manager, etc.
• Provide comments to the Project Manager(s) and Senior Project Manager(s) on the content and format of the various project meeting minutes
• Work closely with the Project Manager(s) and Senior Project Manager(s) to confirm that WEO is compliant with our insurance, prime bonds and Subguard policies
• Attend and participate in WEO Quarterly Risk Management (QRM) Trainings
• Participate in WEO networking events
• Participate in all PM Round Tables
• Contribute to BD efforts, i.e. attend conferences, seminars, industry events, maintain relationships with past Owners, etc.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Management Skills

• Ensure all administrative systems are properly set up, implemented, supervised and maintained or each of the projects under your purview

a.) Filing systems and document control procedures

b.) General Correspondence

c.) RFI / Submittal procedures and logs

d.) Contract Change Order procedures

e.) Material tracking procedures / logs

f.) Billing procedures, Owner, subcontractor and supplier

g.) Project close out / punch list procedures

• Create and maintain a positive work environment for your project team(s)
• Provide the leadership, management and training to ensure all WEO project team members contribute to the successful delivery of the project
• Delegate authority and assign supervisory responsibilities to the Project Manager(s) and Senior Project Manager(s) that are your direct reports
• Review all Monthly Reconciliation Reports with your direct reports
• Maintain and update monthly your WEO business plan
• Update on a monthly basis the Profit Projection spreadsheet
• Conduct performance reviews for assigned Project Manager(s) and Senior Project Manager(s)
• Conduct monthly planning meetings for assigned Project Manager(s) and Senior Project Manager(s) to track progress against their individual performance goals
• Review the monthly cash flow report and address any project(s) with negative cash flow with your direct reports
• Communicate project status, needs and concerns to your Project Executive and / or Vice President of Operations
• Provide guidance to your Project Manager(s) and Senior Project Manager(s) with resolving project claims and disputes
• Take the lead in initiating all preconstruction kickoff meetings
• Conduct monthly RECON review meetings with your Project Manager(s) and Senior Project Manager(s)
• Assign the appropriate resources to perform scheduling, site logistics, constructability reviews, bid packaging and estimating duties for required deliverables
• In conjunction with the PX team, coordinate personnel allocations and transfers
• Monitor that MSA's and Work Orders are being awarded effectively and efficiently
• Establish communication outlet for client to voice feedback
• Leads and participates in marketing presentations
• Conduct periodic audits of project procedures
• Take an active role in developing and implementing initiatives for company improvement
• Spearhead efforts to identify and resolve potential risks and claims avoidance
• Monitor project safety in conjunction with the WEO Safety Director and PS Council
• Periodic jobsite review and inspection

Personal Attributes

• Effective written and verbal language communication skills
• Takes initiative, strives for increased responsibility and has a desire to learn
• Shows emotional maturity, punctuality and dependability
• Motivate and contribute to the teamwork / morale of the project team(s)
• Shows the desire and willingness to progress to the Project Executive role and responsibilities

Interpersonal Skills

• Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with all (Owner, design professionals, various WEO departments, WEO project team, inspectors, and subcontractors)
• Show alignment with and promotes WEO Corporate Values
• See that all company policies are administered in a fair and consistent manner
• Play a prominent role in establishing training curriculum and volunteering your time to teach the various on-boarding and classroom training sessions
• Involvement with the various WEO committees and part of establishing procedures and policies
• Mentor, coach and train as necessary to help subordinates achieve their career objectives
• Conduct periodic small group meetings to improve communications and employee satisfaction
• Conduct performance reviews on all direct report staff
• Actively network with current, past and prospective clients, subcontractors and Architects

Qualifications

Four-year degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or equivalent experience in a related field and a minimum of 10-15 years of relevant project management experience, as an Assistant Project Engineer, Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, Project Manager, Senior Project Manager or equivalent

Proficiency in basic computer skills (MS Word, Outlook, etc.) Advanced understanding of scheduling, CMiC and Excel applications

Advanced understanding of construction administration processes, including contracts, construction documents, schedules, RFIs, submittals and material procurement

Advanced proficiency in P6 and CMiC applications Has an exceptional ability to lead and manage

Demonstrated understanding of the importance of relationship building Effective oral and written communication skills

Exceptional at the art of negotiating with Owners and subcontractors Well developed time management and organization skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Project or P6 Scheduling Software and Project Management Software, such as Prolog, Viewpoint, CMiC or equivalent applications. With experience, using daily software tools, such as Bluebeam, Plan Grid, Safety Mojo, BIM 360 Glue, etc.

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of various construction delivery methods, various market sectors, the construction administration process, building trades, technical aspects of construction including means and methods, materials, building systems, planning, scheduling, estimating, owner and architect relations

Completion of OSHA 30-Hour Safety Course First Aid and CPR certified

Benefits

• 100% ESOP
• Competitive Pay
• Bonus Program
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• PTO/Sick
• 100% Life Insurance
• 401(K) with Match
• Student Debt Program

Physical Demands:
Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk and hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise in these work environments is usually moderate to very loud.

These are considered the core responsibilities of the position. Employees are encouraged to reach beyond their current responsibilities in an effort to foster professional growth, but only as they are able to remain accountable for their core responsibilities.

Equal Employment:

W.E. O'Neil is committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.