Director of Project Management

About the job Director of Project Management

Overview: Director of Project Management position for a rapidly expanding infrastructure contractor specializing in critical utility and heavy civil construction projects throughout the East Coast.

As an industry leader with diverse capabilities, this firm delivers comprehensive infrastructure solutions across multiple sectors. Expertise spans major underground utility installations, complex site development, essential infrastructure construction, and more. The Director of Project Management role oversees planning, implementation, and tracking of large-scale infrastructure projects, leading a team, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure construction excellence, safety compliance, timely delivery, and budget adherence.

• Lead major infrastructure projects including scope definition, capital budgeting, and heavy equipment resource allocation
• Drive complex civil construction projects meeting critical path milestones and financial targets
• Conduct infrastructure site assessments and develop earthwork/foundation management plans
• Evaluate geotechnical risks and develop mitigation strategies for heavy civil operations
• Ensure designs comply with state and federal, and other regulatory requirements
• Develop and maintain master schedules for multi-phase infrastructure projects
• Coordinate with government agencies, utilities, and stakeholders on public works projects
• Provide strategic direction for major earthwork and infrastructure operations
• Oversee multiple heavy equipment crews and civil engineering teams
• Develop team capabilities in specialized civil construction methods
• Direct technical review of civil engineering specifications and submittals
• Additional responsibilities as needed for project success

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 7 years of experience managing heavy civil construction projects
• Project management and people management experience- Experience with over-all construction management on complex projects from preconstruction through final punch-list and delivery.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of professional training and construction experience. Preference for a degree in an Engineering discipline (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Environmental), Construction Management or related field
• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of project management with emphasis on construction, and ability to perform construction engineering analyses, supervise staff in construction management activities, and advise on critical construction issues.
• Strong knowledge of civil construction methods, operations, and infrastructure specifications
• Exceptional understanding of heavy equipment operations and logistics
• Excellent communication skills and leadership ability