Director of Project Management

About the position

The Director of Project Management oversees the day-to-day operations of the company's Project Managers, ensuring effective leadership, training, and performance management. This role is responsible for motivating the team, resolving project-related issues, managing employee relations, and administering performance feedback and disciplinary actions as needed. In addition to team leadership, the Director provides project supervision, ensuring successful execution of projects through coordination with customers, general contractors, subcontractors, and the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT). Responsibilities include reviewing work plans, scheduling, quality control, safety, subcontractor management, analyzing drawings, and reviewing cost to ensure project budgets are met. This position requires a balance of administrative oversight and field involvement to ensure projects are completed efficiently and in compliance with all relevant specifications.

Responsibilities

• Leads, trains, mentors, and motivates the Project Management team, ensuring proper staffing levels and professional development.
• Oversees the recruitment, hiring, workload distribution, and performance management of Project Managers.
• Ensures compliance with company policies, safety protocols, and required certifications for all Project Managers.
• Supports Project Managers in handling project responsibilities, including overseeing all aspects of project execution, from pre-construction planning to final payment, ensuring timelines, quality, and budget are met.
• Ensures the highest standards of quality control and safety on every project.
• Assists Project Managers in their work, from document preparation to subcontractor management, project scheduling, ensuring they are equipped to succeed.
• Works closely with internal stakeholders, clients, subcontractors, and authorities (such as INDOT) to drive project success.
• Provides technical guidance and problem-solving support for the entire project management team.
• Identifies opportunities to improve processes, provide technical support, and ensure timely project billing and performance feedback.
• Ensures the effective use of Spectrum Software across all Project Managers.
• Tracks and approves Project Manager vacations, oversees disciplinary actions, and conducts performance reviews.
• Delegates assignments and provides oversight on miscellaneous tasks as needed.
• Assists other departments as needed and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years experience in INDOT heavy highway work as well as private, commercial work.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related degree; or eight (8) years equivalent experience in heavy highway construction.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job may be considered.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with peers, customers, and stakeholders.
• Exhibits fairness, honesty, and integrity in all professional interactions.
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion in decision-making.
• Demonstrates high ethical standards and a strong commitment to safety.
• Possesses strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Exhibits excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Displays dependability, organization, adaptability, and problem-solving abilities.
• Works efficiently under pressure, managing multiple priorities with tight deadlines.
• Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Understands road construction techniques and state/county specifications.
• Reads and interprets blueprints accurately.
• Makes sound decisions and solves problems effectively.
• Holds a valid driver's license and is willing to travel to job sites.