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Jooble

Head of Project Management (Construction)

Jooble, Hartford, Connecticut, us, 06112


Overview:

The Project Director is responsible for directing, planning, and managing all requirements for Civil and Construction projects including change orders, submittals, procurement, project financial set-up, project financial updates, and project schedule to ensure projects are completed in a quality, profitable, safe, and timely manner. The Project Director will be responsible for fostering and growing client relations.

Location & Travel Details:

This is a long-term project with onsite support required. We offer relocation assistance for this critical role to the beautiful area of Richmond, Virginia.

Company Overview:

Founded by Sam Saiia as Birmingham Excavating Co. in 1946, the company now known as Saiia Construction is an industrial heavy civil contractor of choice for the power, mineral and aggregate mining, and pulp and paper markets. With more than 630 pieces of construction machinery in our fleet, over 500 employees, and experience working in 11 states, we have the resources and knowledge to complete projects of any scale.

Key Responsibilities: Plans, organizes, and staffs key field positions working with organizational/division leadership. Establishes project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policy. Sets and ensures execution of project goals and expectations. Initiates and maintains liaison with client, subcontractors, and vendors to facilitate construction activities. Monitors/controls construction through administrative direction of on-site Project Manager, Project Engineer, Quality, Environmental, Traffic Controls, and Superintendent to ensure project is built on schedule and within budget. Manages financial aspects of contracts to protect Company interests while maintaining good relationships with clients, subcontractors, and vendors. Oversees and coordinates project activities, ensuring all Company project policies, procedures, and standards are maintained throughout the project. Represents Company at project meetings with clients, subcontractors, vendors, etc. Coordinates project material deliveries and subcontractor needs as needed. Provides leadership, supervision, and/or technical direction to Project Managers, engineers, quality, safety, and/or superintendents assigned to the area of work. Oversees and assists in scheduling service and maintenance on equipment at job sites to reduce downtime. Coordinates all safety-related specific activities as recommended by Corporate Safety Manager.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or equivalent related field of study. Knowledge of mass grading and earthwork, stream restoration and rehabilitation, stormwater management, erosion control, and utility infrastructure requirements. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other necessary technological tools. Experience with job costing, scheduling, and estimating contract changes. Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints and safety rules. Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Financial Wellbeing: Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase. 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice). Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave.

Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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