Project Director

PCL Construction•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Director role at PCL Industrial Construction Co. in Houston, Texas, offers the chance to lead complex projects, cultivate strong client relationships, and guide teams to achieve outstanding outcomes. This position is crucial for shaping the company's success by ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and employee ownership principles. PCL Industrial Construction Co. is part of the PCL Family of Companies, a 100% employee-owned organization where every member has a vested interest in the company's success. This shared commitment drives their approach to work, growth, and leadership within the construction industry. They are a team of builders dedicated to their craft and their colleagues, investing in both the future of construction and the career development of their employees.

Requirements

Postsecondary education or training in engineering, construction management, or related discipline.
15+ years of progressive construction experience with multiple contract delivery types as a leader and mentor preferred.
2–5 years as construction manager with demonstrated experience leading successful projects and contributing to the district in a leadership capacity preferred.
12–24 months of estimating or related experience preferred.
Expert knowledge and application of safety and environment principles/ procedures/legislation.
Experience with diverse project types, delivery and construction methods, and sequencing and timelines.
Expert knowledge of and ability to apply project construction laws and building codes and to leverage such knowledge.
Demonstrated experience leading and managing others and many construction project facets, including multiple scope coordination. Experience leading and assessing trade performance.
Demonstrated experience leading effective project meetings with customer, consultants, and internal employees; experience presenting at client meetings or for project pursuit.
Ability to identify opportunities and mitigate potential risks on complex construction projects.
Experience establishing, implementing, and monitoring cost and change management processes.

Responsibilities

Leads to secure new work by participating as part of core pursuit/preconstruction team to contribute to estimate, proposal, and/or presentation.
Provides overall leadership and support for several small projects or one very large project with high complexity. Accountable for safety, budget, quality, schedule, and profitability performance.
Oversees the development and implementation of a quality management plan and quality culture with stakeholder buy-in.
Manages and monitors team’s review of design and seeks resolution from the design team with respect to compliance, scope creep, cost optimization, code requirements, procurement, safety in design, construction sequencing, and constructability.
Manages and monitors review of design documentation, leveraging the necessary team members, and seeks resolution from the design team with respect to level of design completeness, accuracy, and quality as applicable to various design stages and construction.
Manages and monitors areas identified from the design documents that require interdisciplinary coordination, scope gaps, and technical risk.
Oversees and verifies progress preparation payments to clients and trade contractors, and monitors progress.
Monitors timely reviews of subcontractors’ submittals for compliance with scope, design documentation, and coordination with other disciplines.
Supervises, directs, trains, and mentors project team, including direct and indirect reports on the same or multiple sites.
Ensures project team representation at site inspection by the design team for installation deficiencies, and witnesses and signs off on systems commissioning.
Critically evaluates information from company operations and support departments and challenges the process as needed.

Benefits

Employee ownership opportunities that build long-term value
Annual discretionary performance bonuses
401(k) with company match
Industry-leading medical, dental and vision benefits
Prescription drug coverage and telemedicine services
Life, AD&D and disability insurance
Paid parental leave and family care support
HSA or FSA for healthcare, dependent care and transportation
Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
Career growth pathways, leadership development and mentorship programs
Access to world-class training through PCL’s College of Construction and professional development courses
Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles and grow your career across sectors and regions