Director of Project Management

Metromont • San Marcos, TX

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About The Position

The Director of Project Management plans, directs, manages, and supervises Metromont’s project management processes and implements strategies for continuous improvement. The role provides leadership, direction, coordination, and improvement of project management processes in support of the company’s strategic and tactical objectives. It works with minimal direct supervision and interacts continuously with General Management, Project Managers, Field Superintendents, subcontractors, and customers.

The Director is the primary administrator of Metromont’s customer contract agreements, reviews contracts, and provides input to General Management where required. The role also advises General Management and Project Management teams on project-related issues, oversees subcontractor safety programs, and conducts performance appraisals and career development planning for Project Managers and Field Superintendents.

This is an office position requiring sitting, standing, and walking. Other duties may be assigned. Associates are expected to act consistently with Metromont’s core values and participate in company safety, training, and observation programs.

Requirements

• College degree in engineering or construction management.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the construction industry, with specific experience in contracting or general contracting.
• Capability to manage multi-organizational and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to maintain a strategic outlook on projects, personnel, and relationship management.
• Proactive, forward-thinking approach focused on delivering results while establishing and following solid processes.
• Ability to resolve issues and accomplish objectives with a sense of urgency, and to work comfortably with confrontation and conflict.
• Ability to respond to changing deadlines and priorities and work independently.
• Ability to communicate facts logically and clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to balance relationship maintenance with achieving results.
• Ability to interact effectively with customers, senior management, and executives internally and externally.
• Demonstrated leadership, personal responsibility, and accomplishment that earns the respect of others.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, manage, and supervise Metromont’s project management processes.
• Provide leadership, overall direction, coordination, and improvement of Project Management processes in support of Metromont’s strategic and tactical objectives and priorities.
• Implement strategies and tactics to achieve consistency in the execution of the project management function across the Company.
• Establish standard processes and procedures for Metromont’s project management teams to follow.
• Develop and implement a field quality program.
• Monitor Project Management teams’ adherence to Metromont standards.
• Develop and implement continual improvement plans for Project Management processes in cooperation with General Management.
• Oversee and coordinate subcontractor safety programs and monitor compliance with Metromont’s requirements.
• Serve as primary administrator of Metromont’s customer contract agreements.
• Review contracts and provide input to General Management where required.
• Advise and serve as a resource to General Management and Project Management teams on project-related issues.
• Conduct performance appraisals for Project Managers and Field Superintendents.
• Develop and implement career development plans for Project Managers and Field Superintendents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director