Project Director (Commercial Construction)

Keeley Construction•Saint Louis, MO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Keeley Construction is looking to hire a Project Director for our Building Group in St. Louis, MO. This role is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations and P&L for an assigned market sector, providing strategic direction to achieve success, and overseeing the managerial and administrative aspects of the business unit. The Project Director will lead the design team and ensure safety, quality control, and schedule adherence across a project portfolio. This position requires strong leadership, client relationship management, and the ability to drive revenue growth through strategic planning and marketing initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, related field, or equivalent work experience.
10+ years in a related industry performing the similar primary responsibilities listed.
Strong leadership and management skills in directing an organization, department, or group.
Advanced with Microsoft Office Suite.
Background of technical skills and understanding of multifamily development, retail, healthcare, education, etc. projects.

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day operations and P&L for the assigned market sector and provide strategic direction to successfully achieve the group’s success and overall strategic goals.
Responsible for managerial and administrative aspects of the business unit.
Be proficient in estimating, scheduling, quality control, design review and coordination, cost reporting, safety, proposal preparation, and leading the design team.
Identify and manage risk of people, business, contracts, and insurance.
Hold general knowledge of legal practice and requirements in the industry.
Build a bench of strong managers and superintendents that strengthen the business unit’s success.
Develop and nurture effective and lasting customer/client relationships.
Maintain high level relationships within the business, owners and engineers, old/new projects, and opportunities.
Hold ability to pre-sell work.
Oversee the buyout process and selection of subcontractors.
Coordinate with the Project Managers and Superintendents to ensure safety, quality control, and schedule.
Conduct progress meetings with owners and the design/construction team.
Ability to accurately assess profit/loss responsibility and current financial status for the market sector.
Deliver top and bottom-line results.
Build and implement effective marketing initiatives, in conjunction with senior leadership, to drive positive revenue growth.
Develop & implement strategic plans for the business unit, while understanding competition, opportunities, and people in the business.
Oversee a project portfolio.
Adhere to OSHA and Company safety requirements, hold team accountable to maintain high safety standards, and promote the safety and security of employees.