Director of Project Management (Houston, TX) - Austin Industrial

Core Responsibilities Project Delivery Leadership — Own the full lifecycle of industrial construction projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring schedule, cost, quality, and safety targets are met. Portfolio Oversight — Manage the company’s project portfolio, balancing resource allocation, risk exposure, and strategic priorities. PMO Governance — Establish and enforce project management standards, templates, KPIs, and reporting structures. Team Management — Recruit, mentor, and evaluate project managers, superintendents, and project engineers; build a high‑performance culture. Client & Stakeholder Engagement — Serve as the executive point of contact for key clients, ensuring alignment, satisfaction, and repeat business. Risk & Change Control — Oversee risk registers, change orders, claims, and contractual compliance. Financial Performance — Drive margin protection through cost control, forecasting, earned value analysis, and commercial management. Cross‑Functional Coordination — Align project execution with engineering, procurement, safety, quality, and operations. Continuous Improvement — Lead initiatives to improve productivity, reduce waste, and strengthen project delivery systems. Detailed Duties Safety Leadership — Partner with HSE leadership to enforce safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA and client requirements. Strategic Planning — Develop annual project execution strategies, staffing plans, and capability roadmaps. Project Controls Coordination — Ensure accurate cost tracking, schedule updates, progress measurement, and reporting. Contract Administration — Review and negotiate major contracts, subcontracts, and amendments. Quality Assurance — Oversee quality plans, inspections, NCR resolution, and commissioning readiness. Resource Management — Assign project managers and key staff based on workload, skillset, and project complexity. Executive Reporting — Provide monthly portfolio dashboards, risk summaries, and financial forecasts to senior leadership. Dispute Resolution — Lead resolution of claims, schedule delays, and commercial conflicts. Vendor & Subcontractor Management — Evaluate subcontractor performance, approve major awards, and ensure alignment with project goals. Operational Readiness — Ensure projects transition smoothly into commissioning, startup, and turnover. #J-18808-Ljbffr Austin Industries