Project Director

JPI•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Project Director leads the project team to ensure effective performance throughout the construction process, from Design Development through Final Project Closeout. In JPI’s developer and in-house construction model, effective team management from the start of design through completion supports faster, more cost-effective delivery of high-quality buildings, greater control, and predictable results for investors. The Project Director is responsible for project profit and loss, project delivery, and the growth and professional development of associates on project teams. The role oversees project execution and performance, including safety, financials, schedule, quality, and stakeholder expectations. It provides leadership and direction to project teams; coordinates with JPI departments, trade partners, consultants, and external organizations; and ensures that JPI practices, ethics, and compliance requirements are followed. The Project Director also oversees construction contracts, scopes of work, change orders, budgets, schedules, bank draws, and regular budget updates.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related field, or a minimum of 10 years of experience as a manager of multifamily construction.
10 or more years of related experience.
At least 10 years of construction experience, including at least seven years of supervisory experience.
At least three years of multifamily construction experience when paired with other relevant experience.
Strong working knowledge of multifamily construction processes, techniques, and procedures.
Good knowledge of construction building codes.
Strong working knowledge of construction estimating and scheduling practices.
Demonstrated leadership and managerial skills required for the position.

Responsibilities

Promote and model the company’s core values and guiding principles within the Construction Department and project teams.
Be accountable for project execution and performance, including safety, financials, schedule, quality, and managing expectations.
Communicate accurate project status updates to the VP Area Construction Manager.
Provide leadership, direction, mentorship, and motivation to team members.
Promote accountability and ownership among trade partners, consultants, field associates, project managers, and JPI associates and departments.
Communicate with team members to ensure project objectives and requirements align with JPI’s interests.
Collaborate within the Construction Department, across departments, and with organizations outside JPI.
Ensure projects run effectively and efficiently by instituting and consistently following JPI best practices.
Oversee, review, and approve preparation and negotiation of construction contracts and change orders; verify supporting documents, accuracy, and necessity.
Review and approve scopes of work for accuracy and for gaps, liability, and duplication before execution.
Ensure strict adherence to ethics and compliance requirements.
Review final bank draws for accuracy and completeness.
Participate in developing and provide final approval of construction budgets and project schedules.
Verify schedule accuracy, compliance, and updates throughout projects, and assist with recovery schedule development and implementation when needed.
Establish accurate, risk-adjusted bi-monthly budget updates.
Uphold JPI’s safety-first culture and ensure safe and secure worksites.
Lead personnel decisions in collaboration with the Project Manager, General Superintendent, and VP Area Construction Manager.
Attend and contribute to weekly project update meetings with the Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager, Project Financial Specialist, and Superintendent.
Participate in developing and executing the company’s long-term strategic plans.
Tour assigned jobsites regularly to review construction status, work in place, subcontractor performance, team dynamics, safety, and quality.
Contribute to creating and updating policies and procedures.
Participate in the Design and Pre-Construction phases.