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JE Dunn Construction

Traveling Project Director- Aviation

JE Dunn Construction, Langley, South Carolina, us, 29834

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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 operational excellence, financial management, team leadership and relationship management with all stakeholders, driving contracting and comprehensive risk management to meet or exceed contractual and financial targets. All activities support the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

Responsibilities

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 demonstrates commitment to an injury-free environment; investigates safety incidents, retrains staff as needed and implements corrective action.

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; builds and maintains long-term relationships with existing target clients and provides project-specific guidance to team members.

Risk Management & Issue Resolution: Acts as escalation point for project, financial, contractual and client relationship risks; negotiates change orders, contingency expenditures and appropriate fee enhancements; conducts risk assessments and mitigates issues.

Subcontractor Relationship & Strategy: Develops long-term subcontractor relationships, drives subcontractor selection, and executes overall subcontractor strategy for work program success.

Preconstruction: Leads preconstruction discussions with clients at a leadership level and collaborates to develop contractual obligations, estimates with contingencies, schedules, constructability, staffing plan and business plan.

Project & Schedule Review: Oversees all components of project and schedule review to ensure contractual obligations are met and team members are held accountable.

Resource Management: Ensures staffing levels align with contractual commitments and schedules; adapts resource management as needed.

Community & Industry Engagement: Represents the organization in community and industry relationships to promote company interests.

Leads and promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion in line with JE Dunn policies.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner

Advanced verbal and written communication skills

Ability to conduct effective presentations – Advanced

Proficiency in MS Office – Intermediate

Thorough knowledge of project processes and how each supports successful completion

Advanced proficiency in project management and accounting software such as CMiC

Advanced proficiency in required construction technology

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

Knowledge of MBE, WBE, and SBA regulations

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 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

Frequent activity: Standing, Walking, Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen

Occasional activity: Bending, Climbing, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling

Benefits The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.

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This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

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. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to accommodations@jedunn.com

JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Location: Aiken, SC

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