Traveling Project Director (Mission Critical)

Aldridge Group•New Caledonia, AR

39d•$160,000 - $210,000

About The Position

Aldridge is seeking a Traveling Project Director to join our dynamic and energetic mission critical team. This role is an individual with accountability for the project delivery, acts as the representative of the organization and plays a vital leadership role through this pursuit and often closes out the project. At Aldridge, we invite you to be a part of our dynamic team, where your skills are not only valued but crucial to our success. As we pursue our vision to be the First Choice for Energy and Transportation infrastructure projects, we welcome fresh perspectives and prioritize teamwork to drive our industry-leading safety, innovation, and execution. Our culture is rooted in family-centeredness, with third-generation leadership guiding our unwavering spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship. With over 2,000 industry experts dedicated to our vision, we actively contribute to and uplift the communities impacted by our infrastructure projects and our Aldridge family. Built on collaboration and a commitment to mental wellness, our core values create an unparalleled sense of unity and camaraderie within our organization. Through team-building events, open-door policies, and visible executive presence, we foster an environment where everyone can thrive, innovate, and make a meaningful difference. Join us in building the infrastructure that keeps the world moving and connected – become a part of the A-team to start building and strengthening your career today!

Requirements

15+ years of relevant work experience
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or Business Management
Rail experience required
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Problem solving and critical thinking skills
Ability to prioritize and manage time
Willing to travel

Responsibilities

Promoting our Incident and Injury Free (IIF) safety culture
Contributing to project planning
Acting as an escalation point for issues
Acting as a line of communication with team members, customers/clients and executives
Ensure that a team is in place with clearly defined roles during both pursuit and operations phase of project
Ensuring all members of the team(s) have clear lines of communication
Leading win strategies
Maintaining customer relationships