Director of Construction Project Management
Our Client is seeking a high-impact Director of Project Management to lead, develop, and elevate their Project Management function across the organization.
This is not a back-office oversight role — this is a visible leadership position responsible for driving execution excellence, financial performance, team development, and client experience from preconstruction through closeout.
If you are a construction leader who thrives on building strong teams, tightening systems, strengthening financial discipline, and delivering exceptional client outcomes — this may be the right next move.
What You’ll Own
🔹 Team Leadership & Development
- Lead and mentor all Project Managers and Senior Project Managers
- Establish KPIs, accountability standards, and performance metrics
- Drive hiring, onboarding, coaching, and succession planning
- Build structured training programs in:
- Financial acumen
- Risk management
- Contract execution
- Client leadership
- Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and proactive communication
🔹 Financial Oversight & Project Controls
- Oversee WIP reporting, forecasting, and margin projections
- Validate budgets, contingency strategy, and risk exposure
- Partner closely with Accounting to ensure financial transparency
- Lead corrective action plans on underperforming projects
- Standardize dashboards and forecasting systems across the portfolio
🔹 Process Excellence
- Own and refine project management SOPs and systems
- Drive consistency across markets and teams
- Standardize best practices in:
- Contract management
- Procurement strategy
- Schedule management
- Documentation control
- Client communication cadence
- Lead post-project reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
🔹 Cross-Department Leadership
- Serve as key liaison between:
- Preconstruction
- Field Operations
- Accounting
- Business Development
- Executive Leadership
- Ensure smooth transitions from estimating to execution
- Resolve interdepartmental friction quickly and constructively
🔹 Client & Market Presence
- Support client interviews and proposal strategy
- Maintain executive-level client relationships
- Identify repeat work and expansion opportunities
- Represent the organization within industry groups and the community
What We’re Looking For
- 10+ years of commercial construction experience
- 5+ years in senior project management or operational leadership
- Proven track record managing multiple PMs and complex portfolios
- Strong financial acumen and forecasting expertise
- Deep understanding of commercial contracts and risk management
- Demonstrated executive-level client leadership
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred
Why This Role Matters
This position plays a direct role in shaping organizational performance, protecting margins, strengthening execution discipline, and building the next generation of construction leaders.
You will have a seat at the leadership table and real influence over operational strategy and performance outcomes.
If you are ready to elevate project management from good to exceptional — let’s talk.
Confidential inquiries welcome.