Project Director (Power)

W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Company•San Antonio, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing overall management for large projects, leading the project team, and ensuring successful customer relations. Will be able to interact with various staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment, remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive, and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. This position will provide overall leadership for project performance, contract negotiations, client relations, budget, and schedule. The Project Director will also lead and maintain compliance with corporate safety and quality standards and will serve as the direct point of contact for clients.

Requirements

Management experience on direct-hire power projects
An undergraduate University degree or higher (preferably in Construction Management, Engineering, or a closely related field) is preferred
Other relevant education, training, or work experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree
Minimum of eight (8) years of construction management experience
Minimum of twelve (12) years of industry experience
Experience in managing projects valued at $100MM
Experience with large/complex safety plan implementation
Strong working knowledge of programs such as Primavera, Excel, Word, MS Project, and Project Sight
A proven track record of organizing project teams to accomplish project goals
Effective negotiation and contract management skills to represent the company with the Client
Experience in managing a project using established methods of cost reporting, i.e., cash flow, safety, cost, schedule, VDC
Extensive knowledge of all facets of construction
A proven track record of organizing project teams to accomplish project goals
Understand contract types and terms, i.e., General Conditions, Burn Rates, Fee Analysis
Understand various insurance programs, i.e., OCIP, CCIP
Possess a basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices
Knowledge of estimating, construction costs, scheduling, purchasing, and engineering principles and techniques
Ability to read and understand technical specifications, blueprints, technical manuals, product/material installation instructions, and engineering/architectural drawings
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Self-directed and able to function with ease as part of a team
Strong leadership skills
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail-oriented
Technically astute and strategic in thinking
walking, standing, operating tools/equipment, and lifting items (up to 25 lbs.)
Tasks may also be carried out in varying weather conditions and environments as applicable to the position.

Nice To Haves

ACC experience with Combined Cycle is preferred
PMP certified preferred

Responsibilities

Developing and administering the safety program for the project and is tasked with achieving incremental improvements
Provides oversight of projects from beginning to end, including budget, costs, unexpected events, general performance, and overall progress against the plan
Performing and overseeing project-specific QA/QC practices to ensure the project is delivered to project specifications and Yates’ standards of quality
Completing walk-throughs of the site to ensure safety, cleanliness, and standards are maintained
Identifying and resolving field and design issues
Representing the site team in owners’ meetings
Providing oversight of the development of the overall CPM schedule with the project team before construction and communicating updates to the schedule throughout the duration of the project
Developing and maintaining the site logistics plan for the project
Performing constructability reviews
Arranging and leading preconstruction meetings with all subcontractors before beginning each phase of work
Scheduling and leading the project close-out process
Participating in the development of strategic plans, including VDC
Participating in the preparation of bid packages and procurement
Performing estimating take-offs
Tracking field progress against the ‘plan,’ developing recovery plans if necessary
Managing the project schedule, including each task associated with project completion
Monitoring each trade’s work progress concerning each project phase and tracking against prescribed milestones
Assisting in the development of the overall CPM schedule with the project team before construction and communicating updates to schedule throughout the duration of the project
Working with the construction management team to ensure accurate unit tracking for subcontractors/vendors as it applies
Managing the payment application process and tracking receivables
Compiling and validating project contract documents for senior management execution
Reviewing drafts of standard subcontracts and purchase orders for accuracy and preparing them for executive management execution
Overseeing the change management system, ensuring there are no discrepancies or missing information upon submission of owner and subcontractor change orders
Ensuring the accuracy of RFIs, submittals, procurement, as-builts, and changes
Preparing the monthly owner project status reports, ensuring financials are accurate
Updating EOJ and submitting profit calculation worksheet weekly
Converting estimate from MC2 into EOJ setup
Demonstrate Yates Core Values and Principles
Follow Yates Code of Conduct
Responsible for refusing unsafe work and for carrying out all work by the established Yates Safety Procedures and Work Practices
Report all incidents, near hits, and hazards to management
Required to wear and maintain personal PPE
Advise fellow employees of hazardous situations
Participate in workplace inspections
Comply with statutory requirements, including duty of care
Participate in required and/or assigned training
Provide suggestions to Improve Safety
Present a mature approach to working safely
Attend prestart and Safety meetings and contribute
Assist with administering the site safety program as required and ensuring Trade Partner compliance with OSHA standards, Yates Site Specific Requirements, and all applicable safety codes and regulations.
Previewing proposals before submission and participating in the Request for Proposal process, which often involves participating in interviews with prospective clients
Acting as primary client contact for all assigned projects
Supporting business development initiatives in establishing and maintaining positive client relationships
Reviewing work of Senior Project Manager(s) and Project Manager(s) assigned to projects
Leading team members by example, offering effective coaching and feedback, and effectively managing performance
Using the appropriate level of forethought and planning in decision-making to ensure project success
Conducting key customer service visits throughout the project, from pre-construction client surveys to close-out, ensuring project commitments are met, and issues are resolved