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Project Director

McCarthy Building

POSITION SUMMARY

The Project Director is the primary project lead from pursuit through closeout. This position usually oversees 2-5 projects simultaneously across the region or business unit. Ultimately, the Project Director is responsible for the overall direction, management and financial outcome of their projects.


RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage job-site staff members remotely, ensuring proper oversight and development of multiple levels of staff
• Serve as a liaison between office and field, coordinating staffing and movement of field personnel
• Review/approve project team on-site setup
• Monitor receipt of subcontractor bonds and periodically review status of subcontractor management, change order processing and shop drawings
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the McCarthy/Owner contract and oversee the entire field operation to achieve contract compliance
• Assist project staff in development of construction schedule and monitor schedule performance, looking for ways to improve/expedite
• Become thoroughly knowledgeable of projected costs, contingent liabilities and contingent savings/increased profits
• Establish/maintain good relationships with owner, design team and subcontractors
• Oversee quality management program to achieve contract compliance and a quality project
• Champion job site safety effort, motivating the on-site team in the implementation of McCarthy safety guidelines
• Recommend self-improvement programs that may assist employees in their professional/personal development
• Maximize McCarthy's visibility in surrounding community
• Identify potential clients and take necessary action to achieve additional sales
• Assist the Marketing Department in the preparation of presentations and interviews and participate in interviews
• Implement all applicable EEO/Affirmative Action programs


QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering required
• In-depth knowledge of intricate commercial construction principles/practices required
• Direct experience leading multiple Commercial or Renewable construction projects of $75M+
• 15+ years progressive experience in construction management for a large-scale general contractor
• Self-perform experience preferred
• Experience leading multiple successful project teams, including development of direct reports and maintaining relationships with external entities
• Experienced dealing with subcontracts and subcontractors
• Excellent organizational, team management, problem-solving and motivational skills

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.


NOTICE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS: McCarthy's Talent Acquisition Team is the only authorized representative permitted to engage with external search firms, staffing agencies, or other third-party recruiting partners. McCarthy maintains an Approved Agency List for recruiting partners, which is reviewed and updated annually.

McCarthy will only consider submissions from agencies with a signed fee agreement in place for the current year. McCarthy does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate submissions, or referrals from agencies that do not meet these requirements.

If a candidate is submitted without an active agreement, McCarthy will have no obligation to pay any fees and reserves the right to contact, engage, interview, or hire such candidate(s) without any financial or other responsibility to the submitting agency. Unsolicited resumes, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be considered the property of McCarthy.
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