Director of Project Management

Director Of Project Management

Chief Construction is seeking a Director of Project Management to join the Chief Team. This position will be responsible for leading and overseeing the entire project management function within Chief Construction. This role ensures that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget, while meeting the highest quality and safety standards. The Director provides strategic direction, manages resources, develops project management best practices, and mentors project managers to drive operational excellence and client satisfaction.

Education : High School Diploma, or GED, required. Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or Leadership in a related construction field (or equivalent experience).

Experience : 10+ years of Construction Project Management experience preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Monitor project schedule, budget performance, and implement recovery actions as needed.
• Communicate project status, risks, and outcomes to the President / GM.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in business development activities and networking events, including after-hours functions.
• Provide oversight of preliminary, hard bid, and GMP estimates while working closely with estimators and preconstruction managers.
• Effectively lead team interviews with the stakeholders of potential projects.
• Coordinates major project decisions with the President / GM.
• Strategizes and coordinates projects with the Field Operations Manager.
• Work closely with the Controller and Accountants supporting financial reporting, invoicing, and ensuring that budget forecasts are updated.
• Serve as Project Executive for complex and high-profile projects, providing strategic oversight and ensuring successful delivery.
• Negotiate contracts.
• Monitor our construction software to ensure that our systems are relevant and innovative.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

The Company : Putting the needs of customers first has taken Chief Industries, Inc. from a small construction company in 1954, to a highly diverse company with a reputation for manufacturing quality products and offering unparalleled customer service. Through its many divisions and subsidiaries, Chief Industries employs over 1,400 skilled and dedicated employees who produce a wide variety of products, many of which are used around the world.

A division of Chief Industries, Chief Construction has been your premier construction company in the Midwest since 1954. As design / build, general contracting, and construction management specialists, we focus on the entire process from concept through completion. Our success in the commercial, industrial, manufacturing, and institutional buildings segments can be attributed to our years of experience and to the use of the latest technological advances in planning, design, engineering, specifications, and construction.

Our Benefits : This full-time position is eligible for full company benefits, including :

Chief Industries Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the basis of equal employment opportunity for all and to providing employees and applicants with a work atmosphere free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on professional demand, job requirements and qualifications, without regard to color, race, family status, religion or belief, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the settings in which work is being completed. Chief Industries Inc. will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Chief Industries Inc. encourages all to apply for any available jobs. If you need additional assistance with the application process, please call 308-389-7200.