Director Projects

We are looking for an experienced Project Director to lead large and medium-scale technical or infrastructure projects. The role involves overseeing overall project health, managing timelines, budgets, and resources, and ensuring seamless design coordination. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a proven track record in delivering complex projects within scope and schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Develops proficiency in the use of the Company estimating systems and processes.
  • Recognizes, understands and applies estimating terminology, measures, concepts and principles for compiling all types of estimates.
  • Recognizes how various processes/project actions and assumptions may impact the estimate and quantifies the impact.
  • Assists in analyzing and using estimates to predict key project issues.
  • Prepares and/or coordinates preparation of full project estimates. Provides complete conceptual and final estimating input.
  • Understands construction means, methods, and sequences-singe discipline.
  • Responsible for performing all aspects of estimating.
  • Assists in the preparation of the Estimate Plan.
  • Conducts work requiring independent evaluation, selection, adaptation and modification of standard estimating techniques, procedures, and criteria.
  • May provide guidance to less experienced estimating personnel.
  • Develops wage rate build-ups.
  • Reads and interprets drawings, specifications, Requests-for-Proposals and contracts.
  • Develops detailed material take-offs for procurement of bulk materials.
  • Applies the various elements of the URS EC Division cost structure (overheads, G&A, insurance, etc.)
  • Develops cash flow schedules and estimates.
  • Knowledgeable of the CAES estimating system.
  • Prepares scope and bid package breakdowns for subcontract and vendor quotes.
  • Prepares subcontract bid analysis for scope, cost, and price.
  • Understands Earned Value Management (EVMS) theory and application.

Experience & Qualification:
Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
Masters degree or MBA preferred.
PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification is highly desirable.
Minimum 20 years of experience in construction project management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within PMC projects.

Additional information

Technical Skills Required-Proficiency in MS Office, MS - Project / Primavera (Desirable), Revit, Navisworks, ACC, AutoCAD, and other project management tools. Strong understanding of design and construction documentation.

Soft Skills Required-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong organizational and multitasking abilities. Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.