Project Director

Hargrove and Associates•Calvert, AL

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Director provides executive leadership and overall direction for major industrial capital projects, ensuring the safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery of all project phases from initiation through turnover. This role is responsible for Safety, Quality, Planning, Scheduling, Budget, Contract Management, Risk Mitigation, and Construction Execution. The position is based on project sites in locations to be determined and involves strategic oversight of project teams, contractors, and stakeholder interfaces to achieve alignment with corporate objectives and client expectations. The Project Director is expected to champion a world-class safety culture, direct the implementation of project-specific quality programs, approve and oversee detailed project execution plans, manage the project's financial performance, assist in the negotiation and administration of major contracts, serve as the primary point of contact with clients and corporate leadership, lead formal change and risk management processes, build and mentor high-performing project teams, and ensure accurate and timely reporting of project performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in managing large-scale industrial projects exceeding $100 MM in total installed cost.
Proven track record of successfully delivering projects in the Steel, Aluminum, or Heavy Industrial Sectors.
In-depth understanding of project execution models, including contracting strategies, risk management, and project controls.
Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills with the ability to interact effectively at executive and client levels.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Primavera P6, Procore, and enterprise project management or financial reporting systems.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree or PMP certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership to the project organization, ensuring alignment with company goals, client expectations, and contractual obligations.
Establish and communicate project vision, objectives, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to all stakeholders.
Champion a world-class safety culture across all aspects of the project.
Lead by example to ensure compliance with OSHA standards, corporate HSE policies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Direct the implementation of project-specific quality programs.
Oversee quality hold points, audits, and final acceptance protocols to ensure conformance with technical and contractual requirements.
Approve and oversee detailed project execution plans, schedules, and resource allocations.
Monitor critical path activities and drive timely decision-making to maintain schedule integrity.
Provide overall responsibility for the project’s financial performance, including cost control, forecasting, change management, and contract compliance.
Ensure that all financial data accurately reflects project status and risk exposure.
Assist in negotiation, execution, and administration of major contracts and subcontracts.
Support claim prevention and resolution strategies to protect the company’s commercial interests.
Serve as the primary point of contact with the client, corporate leadership, and external partners.
Foster transparent communication, proactive issue resolution, and long-term relationship development.
Lead formal change management processes, ensuring scope, cost, and schedule impacts are fully assessed and approved.
Identify, quantify, and mitigate project risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
Build and mentor a high-performing project team.
Encourage collaboration, accountability, and professional growth within the organization.
Ensure accurate, timely, and transparent reporting of project performance, forecasting, and key metrics to corporate management and clients.
Maintain a strong on-site presence and demonstrate commitment to execution excellence, quality, and team leadership.