Project Director

At KCI Construction, we are not just building structures; we are building futures.

Are you ready to build your future with a company that values your skills, dedication, and growth? Join us at KCI Construction, where your skills and talents will help shape the future of our communities. Together, we can build something great!

About us:

KCI is one of the more diverse self-performing contractors in the Midwest, with the expertise and ability to successfully perform on a wide range of projects. Any one of us can be found working on a design-build multi-story building one day, then a wastewater plant the next, and highway infrastructure after that.

KCI began in 1922 and is now an employee-owned construction company with offices in St. Louis and Springfield, Missouri. We are a team of builders and problem-solvers, who believe in doing things the right way.

Why KCI Construction?

Competitive Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, health benefits, retirement plans, and bonuses that recognize your hard work and commitment.

Career Growth : Whether you're just starting out or an experienced professional, we offer comprehensive training, internship, and opportunities for advancement.

Inclusive Culture : We believe in the power of diversity and foster an environment where every voice is heard and valued.

Work-Life Balance : We prioritize your well-being with generous paid time off.

Community Engagement : Join a team that gives back! Participate in local initiatives and volunteer opportunities that make a difference.

Safety First : Your safety is our top priority. We provide ongoing training and adhere to the highest safety standards.

Purpose:
The Project Director shall provide leadership and managerial oversight to assigned
project management teams to ensure projects are being managed and constructed in a safe and
efficient manner to successful completion.

 
Leadership Attributes :
Serve as a dynamic leader for the organization and purposefully model and support servant leadership principles. A collaborative leader with a drive to make a difference, a strong relationship builder, and a voice for business community and industry affiliations. A forward thinker, strategy and long-range planning is at the forefront of decisions, along with a fiscally responsible mindset. A change agent, support and active engagement with corporate improvement initiatives is inherent. An introspective leader, with an authentic style, believes development of self and others is paramount for organizational success.

Accountable for:
•Provide oversight to assigned project management teams to ensure projects are successfully
completed.
•As required, lead, and manage assigned projects to successful completion.
•Provide estimating support, as needed, to ensure team revenue goals are met.
•Mentor team to ensure the most cost-effective methods are being applied for constructability
items, use of personnel, materials, equipment, and subcontractor partnerships.
•Review labor and equipment resources with Project Managers and General Superintendent to
ensure project needs are being met and labor and equipment is being utilized in the most cost-
effective manner.
•Provide monthly updates to Vice President-Transportation on all projects for team, including status of schedule, costs, and major project impacts.
•Attend and participate in subcontractor/owner meetings; provide input as needed to ensure
project partners are working together as a team.
•Foster relationship with current clients and prospects to ensure expectations are being met;
ensure issues are being handled in a proactive manner and resolved in a timely fashion.
•Provide advice, guidance, and direction to subordinates toward their professional development.
•Actively engage in the development of self and direct reports; assume overall responsibility for
entire groups professional development.
•Oversee projects to ensure production and profit margin goals are being met.
•Assist in the resolution of construction claims, as needed.

•Meet regularly with project management teams to review project progress, schedules, budgets, and specific issues.
•Review correspondence on major issues prior to submission.
•Ensure all department and company policies, procedures, and standards are adhered to.

 
Qualifications/Experience:
•Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
•A minimum of 15 years in the construction industry.
•Experience with heavy civil construction/Department of Transportation.
•Private and public work sector experience a plus.
•A high degree of integrity that shows support for the company and the employees while
maintaining focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations.
•Effective interpersonal skills.
•Ability to meet deadlines with attention to detail.
•Ability to organization, plan and manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results.
•Must be a self-starter, team player and communicate in a professional manner.
•Extensive knowledge of construction costs and engineering principles.
•Ability to read and interpret drawings.
•Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Heavy Bid/Job, P6, and Vista is required.

Managed By: Vice President - Transportation

 
Physical Demands:
•Work is normally performed in a typical office environment.
•The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
•Limited exposure to physical risk.
•Noise level in the office environment is usually quiet.
•While performing the duties of this role, employee will be required to sit, talk, and hear.
•Employee is occasionally required stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with
hands and arms, stoop or kneel.
•Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust and focus.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of something bigger! Apply today and let’s build your future together!

KCI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious beliefs, material status, genetic information, national origin, disability or protection veteran status.