Traveling Project Director- Aviation

Join to apply for the Traveling Project Director- Aviation role at JE Dunn Construction Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success. By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years. Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places every day, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection. This role reports into our National Aviation team and is expected to travel throughout the United States. Role Summary The Project Director will provide overall direction and leadership for the assigned work program across all phases of the project lifecycle. This position is responsible for providing operational excellence, financial management, team leadership, and relationship management with all stakeholders, driving the contracting and comprehensive risk management in order to meet or exceed all contractual and financial targets. Autonomy & Decision Making: Makes most decisions, provides guidance to subordinate managers and consults senior management as needed. Career Path: Various Key Role Responsibilities - Core Provides direction and leadership for the assigned project or work program across all phases of the project lifecycle. Develops and executes full business and strategic planning for the work program in support of company strategy and KSIs. Safety Leadership: Leads all aspects of the company’s safety culture and creates awareness by demonstrating commitment to an injury-free environment through individual actions and mentoring others. Corporate Leadership: Assists senior management with strategy development; develops and supports company-wide initiatives, best practices, and policies within the work program. Strategy Development and Implementation: Provides strategic direction to team members in light of broader work program strategic plans across all areas of the project lifecycle. Client Relationship Management: Serves as the primary client relationship executive at a leadership level, exhibiting a deep knowledge and understanding of the client. Risk Management & Issue Resolution: Serves as escalation point for all project, financial, business development, contractual, and client relationship risks for the work program relative to contractual obligations. Subcontractor Relationship & Strategy: Builds close relationships with the subcontractor community in order to develop long-term partners who meet SMS criteria and align with company philosophy and best practice. Preconstruction: Leads preconstruction discussions with clients at a leadership level. Project & Schedule Review: Oversees and is accountable for all components of project and schedule review throughout the lifecycle of the project to ensure contractual obligations are met. Resource Management: Ensures staffing levels are sufficient, relative to contractual commitments, schedules, staffing levels, and constraints. Community & Industry Engagement: Assumes an influential leadership role in community and industry relationship building through networking, representing the organization on boards, and serving as the face of the organization. Leads, supports, and promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion within JE Dunn. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner Communication skills, verbal and written – Advanced Ability to conduct effective presentations – Advanced Proficiency in MS Office – Intermediate Thorough knowledge of project processes and how each supports the successful completion of a project Proficiency in project management and accounting software such as CMiC – Advanced Proficiency in required construction technology – Advanced Ability to apply Lean process and philosophy – Advanced Ability to manage budgets, maximize profitability, and generate future work – Advanced Ability to complete estimating and productivity analysis Demonstrated track record of successful completion of projects from start to finish – Advanced Thorough knowledge of MBE, WBE, and SBA regulations Thorough knowledge and application of corporate risk management policies Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally Education Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered. Experience 15+ years construction management experience (Preferred) 5+ years people management experience (Required) Demonstrated success in simultaneously leading multiple large or complex projects and/or multiple teams (Required) Experience managing large $50M+ Aviation projects (Required) Working Environment Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds May require periods of overnight travel Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs Normal office environment, but may be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold) Frequent activity: Standing, Walking, Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen Occasional activity: Bending, Climbing, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling Benefits Information The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Equal Opportunity Employer JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. #J-18808-Ljbffr