JE Dunn Construction
Overview
Role: Director of Aviation (Project Director family – core) reporting into the National Aviation team. Travel throughout the United States as required. 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 promotes 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 aligned with broader work program strategic plans across the project lifecycle. Client Relationship Management: Acts as primary client relationship executive at a leadership level; builds long-term relationships with target clients to generate new business opportunities and repeat wins; provides project-specific guidance to the team. Risk Management & Issue Resolution: Serves as escalation point for project, financial, contractual and client relationship risks; negotiates change orders, contingency expenditures and appropriate fee enhancements; conducts risk assessments and escalates issues as needed. Subcontractor Relationship & Strategy: Develops long-term subcontractor partnerships and leads the selection process to meet project results; executes overall subcontractor strategy for the work program. Preconstruction: Leads preconstruction discussions with clients at a leadership level; collaborates with internal and external partners to develop contractual obligations, estimates, 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 expectations are upheld. Resource Management: Ensures adequate staffing relative to contracts and schedules; plans and adapts resources as needed. Community & Industry Engagement: Represents the organization in community and industry relationships to promote company interests. Leads, supports and promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion; ensures non-discrimination policies are implemented. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Accurate and timely work performance Advanced verbal and written communication; effective presentations MS Office – Intermediate; CMiC and construction technology – Advanced Strong project management and accounting software knowledge; Lean process understanding Budget management, profitability and pursuit of future work Experience completing estimating and productivity analyses Proven track record in delivering projects from start to finish Knowledge of MBE, WBE and SBA regulations; strong corporate risk management Ability to build relationships and collaborate within teams Education
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field Equivalent relevant experience considered in lieu of degree Experience
15+ years construction management experience (Preferred) 5+ years people management experience (Required) Demonstrated success managing multiple large or complex projects and/or 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 Willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs Normal office environment; may be exposed to extreme conditions Frequent activity: standing, walking, sitting; occasional bending, climbing and reaching Benefits
The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. For details, please refer to theBenefits information link provided. JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to protected characteristics. JE Dunn Construction is a drug-free workplace and conducts background screening. JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request an accommodation to apply, please contact accommodations@jedunn.com. Employer Information
This role is posted with standard posting duration; applications may be accepted for at least three business days or until a qualified applicant is selected or the position is canceled.
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Role: Director of Aviation (Project Director family – core) reporting into the National Aviation team. Travel throughout the United States as required. 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 promotes 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 aligned with broader work program strategic plans across the project lifecycle. Client Relationship Management: Acts as primary client relationship executive at a leadership level; builds long-term relationships with target clients to generate new business opportunities and repeat wins; provides project-specific guidance to the team. Risk Management & Issue Resolution: Serves as escalation point for project, financial, contractual and client relationship risks; negotiates change orders, contingency expenditures and appropriate fee enhancements; conducts risk assessments and escalates issues as needed. Subcontractor Relationship & Strategy: Develops long-term subcontractor partnerships and leads the selection process to meet project results; executes overall subcontractor strategy for the work program. Preconstruction: Leads preconstruction discussions with clients at a leadership level; collaborates with internal and external partners to develop contractual obligations, estimates, 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 expectations are upheld. Resource Management: Ensures adequate staffing relative to contracts and schedules; plans and adapts resources as needed. Community & Industry Engagement: Represents the organization in community and industry relationships to promote company interests. Leads, supports and promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion; ensures non-discrimination policies are implemented. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Accurate and timely work performance Advanced verbal and written communication; effective presentations MS Office – Intermediate; CMiC and construction technology – Advanced Strong project management and accounting software knowledge; Lean process understanding Budget management, profitability and pursuit of future work Experience completing estimating and productivity analyses Proven track record in delivering projects from start to finish Knowledge of MBE, WBE and SBA regulations; strong corporate risk management Ability to build relationships and collaborate within teams Education
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field Equivalent relevant experience considered in lieu of degree Experience
15+ years construction management experience (Preferred) 5+ years people management experience (Required) Demonstrated success managing multiple large or complex projects and/or 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 Willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs Normal office environment; may be exposed to extreme conditions Frequent activity: standing, walking, sitting; occasional bending, climbing and reaching Benefits
The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. For details, please refer to theBenefits information link provided. JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to protected characteristics. JE Dunn Construction is a drug-free workplace and conducts background screening. JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request an accommodation to apply, please contact accommodations@jedunn.com. Employer Information
This role is posted with standard posting duration; applications may be accepted for at least three business days or until a qualified applicant is selected or the position is canceled.
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