Project Director

3 weeks ago

St Louis, United States STSI (Staffing Technical Services Inc.) Full time

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Project Director position is responsible for independently representing in all matters involving the prospecting for and the proposing, negotiating, securing, and implementation of our projects and will serve as the customer's single point of interface throughout each of his/her projects. Manage, train, and develop Project Coordinators, Assistant Project Managers, and / or Project Managers.


  • Assist Business Development in developing estimates and schedule for proposals; presenting proposals to existing and potential customers; and developing and maintaining existing customer relationships; and assist Business Development in developing new customer relationships.
  • Negotiate new contracts or contract changes, preserving established margins. This responsibility includes finalizing all terms and conditions of the contract (i.e., price, delivery, scope, insurance, taxes, payment terms, penalties, etc.).
  • Oversee management, interpretation, and enforcement of existing customer contracts.
  • Ensure reports maintain continuous contact with customer to keep them completely informed of project status. Hold regular project meetings.
  • Provide a single source of project information for the customer through an intimate knowledge of all aspects of the project. This knowledge includes technical issues as well as cost and schedule issues.
  • Oversee the steering of vital project activities for which the customer is responsible (e.g., building design, building construction, vendor information, equipment deliveries, etc.).
  • Manage coordination and authorization of customer invoicing.
  • Approve established and detailed project schedule for each project; a thoroughly documented scope of work for the project; and a project budget in accordance with cost accounting system.
  • Contribute and ensure adequate project resources are secured for each project.
  • Oversee planning and securing of required subcontractors, including (but not limited to) engineers, consultants, fabricators, electrical and mechanical contractors, clerks, schedulers, administrative support, etc.
  • Oversee implementation of bidding process for project subcontractors to obtain the most competitive prices.
  • Negotiating and authorizing terms and conditions of project subcontracts, and authorize subcontract changes.
  • Manage, interpret and enforce the terms of all project subcontracts.
  • Oversee, control and authorize all project-related expenditures.
  • Oversee monthly project cost projections as compared with the project’s estimated budget; and monthly reports of project cost projections.
  • Oversee the implementation, tracking and enforcement of the project schedule. Maintain all deadlines established with customer.
  • Oversee tracking and steering client activities in the project schedule that will impact company's activities.
  • Oversee that the contracted scope of work is presented to the project team and ensure complete understanding and acceptance of responsibilities.
  • Provide thorough communication with the project team.
  • Manage the input from all project resource groups.
  • Training, developing, and mentoring Project Coordinators, Assistant Project Managers, and Project Managers.
  • Allow sufficient time in project schedules to ensure quality work.
  • Preserve established quality standards.
  • Maintain the high standard of ethics.
  • Ensure fair and equitable treatment of all support resources assisting the project.
  • Travel domestically and internationally ranging from 10-25% per year and up to four (4) weeks duration.
  • Regularly travel between St. Louis, MO Headquarters and manufacturing facility
  • Develop and maintain relationships with employees at all locations.


KNOWLEDGE /SKILLS / ABILITY / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Building / Construction Management, or a related field is required.
  • 10+ years of related experience including 5+ years of that experience be as a Senior Project Manager or a technically related position.
  • 3+ years of direct management of employees.
  • Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) is required.
  • Actively registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) is preferred.
  • Demonstrated history of strategic and tactical goal setting and attainment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and excellent presentation skills are required.
  • Strong organization, leadership, negotiation, and delegation skills are required.
  • Must be able to interact effectively and diplomatically with a number of diverse people, both on an individual basis as well as within group situations.
  • Proven ability to develop lasting, positive customer relationships based on the ability to focus on customer satisfaction and to obtain the customer's trust.
  • Strong financial background including operations budget development, cost control, and capital spending justification.
  • Working knowledge of contract laws, jobsite safety procedures, and purchasing practices.
  • Specific estimating skills for engineering, construction management, and mechanical, electrical construction services.
  • Working knowledge of common scheduling concepts such as CPM, PERT, Gantt charts, resource loading, etc.; skill in the use of R&A's scheduling software tools and must be able to create schedule reports for all audiences.
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills are required.
  • Ability to acquire a working knowledge of cost accounting system, gross profit targets, standards, policies, procedures, and general business philosophies.
  • Computer skills and an in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Windows based programs are required.
  • Requires effective time management skills, personal conduct, and change management abilities.

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