Project Director

Description

• Drive for accountability and ownership with Trade Partners, Consultants, Field Associates, Project Managers, and Associates JPI departments buy first demonstrating personal accountability and ownership of work product and of the project team.
• Participate in the development, and provide final approval, of the construction budgets and project schedules.
• Ensure strict adherence to all ethics and compliance requirements.
• Review and Approve all Scopes of Work, for accuracy, gaps, liability, duplications etc., prior to execution.
• Provide positive and effective leadership, direction, mentorship and motivate team members.
• Verify schedule accuracy, compliance, and updates throughout the duration of the project. Assist with recovery schedule development and implementation if needed.
• Contribute to the creation and/or updating of Policies and Procedures
• Responsible and accountable for project execution and performance including safety, financials, schedule, quality, and managing expectations.
• Communicate effectively with all team members to ensure project objectives and requirements align with JPI’s interests.
• Review all final bank draws for accuracy and completeness.
• Actively collaborate within the Construction Department, cross-departmentally, and with organizations outside JPI.
• Attend and contribute to weekly project update meeting with Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager, Project Financial Specialist, and Superintendent
• Ensure projects are running effectively & efficiently by instituting and consistently following JPI best practices
• Actively participate in the development and execution of company long-term strategic plans.
• Actively tour assigned jobsites at regular intervals reviewing construction status, work in place, subcontractor performance, team dynamics, safety, quality, etc.
• Be involved and active in Design and Pre-Construction phase.
• Oversee, review, and approve the preparation and negotiation of all construction contracts and change orders. Verify correct backup documents, accuracy, and necessity.
• Establish accurate and risk adjusted Bi-Monthly budget updates.
• Drive culture within the Construction Department and Project Teams by promoting and exhibiting the core values and guiding principles of the company.
• Actively and accurately communicate project status updates with VP Area Construction Manager
• Uphold the JPI “Safety first” culture that ensures safe and secure worksites. Lead personnel decisions with collaboration from Project Manager, General Superintendent, and VP Area Construction Manager.

Requirements

• Must have good knowledge of construction building codes.
• Must demonstrate leadership and managerial skills required of this position.
• Must have strong working knowledge of multi-family construction processes, techniques, and procedures.
• 10+ years related experience.
• Must have strong working knowledge of construction estimating and scheduling practices.
• A minimum of three years multi-family construction experience (if paired with other relevant experience) required.
• Minimum of ten years of construction experience with at least seven years of supervisory experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related study or minimum of 10 years experience as a manager of multi-family construction.

Benefits

• Phone Reimbursement
• Competitive Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• Dallas Business Journal Best Places to Work – 2023
• 401(k) with Company Match (Up to 5% Match)
• 4 Weeks PTO for All New Associates (Pro-Rated by Hire Date)
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• 11 Holidays and 8 Early Release Days
• Associate Referral Bonuses
• Comprehensive training and development

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance