Project Director - Construction

The CRB Project Director (PD) is a role that while directly reporting to the Director of Construction Leader. 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.

Project Leadership

• Develop Execution Strategy

• Creative new ways for successful delivery

• Set the project up for success.

• Establish CRB Culture and Core Values

• Communicate with sponsor/stakeholders/business leaders during the project.

• Provide overall leadership and direction to the team.

• Design/Pre-con Leadership - Build a healthy, high-performing team (CRB, Sub-consultants, Owner, and Trade Partners)

• Embody a "One Team" "Lean” “We're all in this together" mindset.

• Bring experience, insight, and how-to guidance to help the entire team succeed.

• Monitor team health. Intervene as needed. Includes internal team, external partners, and client.

• Manage end-to-end delivery of projects. (Chartering, Safety, Design, Pre-Construction, Permitting, Construction, Document Control, Procurement, C&Q, Automation, Consulting), and through the warranty period

• Ensure the CRB Team understands and maintains Standard of Care throughout the project. 

• Assure client and CRB policies and procedures are followed, as well as all applicable laws.

• Ensure all required management tools, systems, and best practices are set up and utilized.

• Ensure all KPI's met: Safety, Pre-Planning, Execution, Customer Satisfaction, Quality, Schedule, Profitability, etc.

• Provide input to build strategies, logistics, and sequencing.  Coordinate with A/E to ensure proper flow of required packages.

Project Execution

• Lead the CRB team and the owner through Business Case Alignment and Chartering Phases

• Lead PEP Development

• Partners with preconstruction 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.

• Develops, manages, and maintains schedules and timelines.

• Constructability / Planning options

• Accountable for monthly financial / schedule reports for all assigned projects

• Monitor and approve costs / Cost forecasting input / authorize expenses/workflows (in accordance with CRB Signing Limits)

• Develops, monitors, tracks, and negotiates project costs to ensure projects are successful and profitable.

• Ensure all the work done during pre-con carries over seamlessly into the field.

• Ensure all pre-mobilization activities are completed including PEP, BEP, site requirements, permitting, etc.

• Lead team to create a coordinated procurement plan including LLE, Trade Partners and Subcontractors, enabling work, etc.

• Encourage the team to develop ETOP early in the project to ensure timely delivery upon project completion, i.e., plan the closeout at the beginning, not at the end.

• Lead estimate development and facilities reviews and input. Control scope creep / “nice to haves.”

• Spot-check quality documents, field reports, and logs for completeness and accuracy.

• Participate in site Safety walks and ensure the project team is using appropriate tracking software.  Establish rapport with client's site safety reps and include them in on-site safety walks.

• Develops a project-specific, quality management plan, monitors work sites, and identifies and addresses concerns or issues that do not meet quality standards. Completes quality work documentation and forms to ensure compliance with contracts.

• Participate in Pull Planning sessions, internally and externally, creating clarity and common understanding.

• Creates and validates financial forecasts of costs for upcoming activities and projects.

• Ensures the financial interests of the company are protected while maintaining positive client relationships

Client Relationships

• Build and maintain positive relations with clients.

• Manage client interactions on projects.

• Identify and resolve potential conflicts.

• Conduct regular Principal-level meetings focused on KPIs and succeeding together.

• Solicit candid feedback from clients on CRB performance and follow through as needed.

• Negotiates and manages development and execution of the client's prime contract, subcontracts and vendor agreements.

Sell Work / Business Development

• Identify opportunities with both new and existing clients.

• Applies market knowledge to determine business growth opportunities.

• Participate in major pursuits, often acting as pursuit lead while developing and implementing strategies and action plans.

• Understand the client's negotiating strategy and work to maximize CRB's negotiating position and leverage.

• Lead RFP response ensuring all key differentiators are included. Develop winning strategies including the WHY CRB

• Ensure all Commercial and Technical portions of the RFP response are complete and project specific.

• Lead presentation team preparation and coaching

• Contribute to any post-presentation requests from clients to help secure the win for CRB

Team

• Maintain connections with the CRB site team.

• Ensure all planned resources are available and join the team when needed.

• Identify any team/project inefficiencies and address them with the project team.

• Monitor individual and overall team performance, coach teams where needed, and course correct including re-staff as necessary.

• Bring experience and insight to help the team foresee challenges and plan accordingly.

• Promote and reinforce attitudes and behaviors needed for a high-performing team (respect for people, value-focused)

• Back up Sr PMs/PMs on PTO, support the entire team as needed.

• Hold people accountable.  Review and issue PIPs, when necessary, with HR / SDO involvement

Mentor/Training

• Leadership/mentoring for project managers

• Knowledge of HR policies

• Mentor, coach, and train team members

• Shares building experience, execution approach and construction knowledge with protect team

• Create and maintain a supportive by accountable environment.

• Handle people's issues and situations effectively, and push for timely resolution.

• Support team members in achieving their development goals.

• Support CRB Review Cycles and provide valuable constructive feedback on project staff performance

Talent Acquisition

• Ensure clarity on priority hiring needs (as related to project demands)

• Utilize network to identify and recruit candidates for hire.

• Actively participate in the interview process to determine if candidates are right for the position.

• Contribute to the formulation of the offer (when hiring manager)

• Collaborating with Talent Acquisition, stay in touch with candidates throughout the process up to and including acceptance and onboarding.