Director of Projects

Asplundh Careers; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Asplundh Brush Control, LLC is seeking a Director of Projects to oversee the full portfolio of construction projects, from initial business development through financial closeout. This role provides strategic oversight to estimating and project management, supporting new opportunities and client relationships across the country.

You will lead a team of project managers and estimators, manage bids, contracts, and progress tracking, and ensure profitable delivery while maintaining compliance.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading estimating and project management teams.
• Strong strategic leadership with ability to drive business development.
• Experience managing construction or related projects in power or pipeline sectors.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Business Development: Develop and oversee strategies for new work generation and client acquisition; allocate resources for PM and estimating teams.
• Client & Stakeholder Relations: Act as primary contact with key clients; participate in meetings and presentations regarding proposals, progress, costs, and timelines.
• Bidding & Preconstruction Oversight: Lead estimating department for timely cost estimates, bid packages, and contract compliance; review bids and proposals.
• Project Controls & Financial Management: Own project financials across portfolios, including pricing, costs, margins, budgeting, and invoicing.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Guide project managers and estimators; manage schedules and performance; foster collaboration across region teams.
• Risk Management & Compliance: Identify risks early; ensure permits, safety, and regulatory compliance before execution.
• Process Improvement: Analyze metrics for acquisition, profitability, and billing to drive future cost savings.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Business development

Estimating & PM oversight

Construction management

Job description

Description

JobTitle:DirectorofProjects

Location:Remotewithcustomerandsitemeetings,asrequired

Reportsto:GeneralManager

AboutUs:AsplundhBrushControl,LLCwasestablishedin1956toprovideheavyclearingandright-of-wayaccess servicestothepowerdeliveryindustry.Sinceourfounding,wehavebeencommittedtoprovidingexcellentvalue, service,andinnovativesolutionstoourutilitycustomersandindustrypartnersacrossthecountry.

We are positioningfor significantgrowth and are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to oversee our entire portfolioofconstructionprojects,frominitialbusinessdevelopmentandestimationthroughfinancialcloseout. Ifyou have experience in business development, estimating, project management or construction in the power or pipeline industryandwanttobepartofadynamicteamwithtremendousopportunityforgrowth,weinviteyoutoapply.

Overview: The Director of Projects provides strategic oversight and direction to the estimating and project management effort by supporting new business opportunities, maintaining and developing customer relationships, RFP management, competitive bidding, proposal coordinating, contract negotiation, along with, progress tracking throughcompletionandinvoicing.Thisrolesupportsallcustomerandprojectneeds,outsidetheactualexecutionof the work, which falls under the Regional operations groups.

Responsibilities:

• StrategicLeadership&BusinessDevelopment:Developandimplementstrategiesfornewworkgeneration and client acquisition. Oversee objectives and resource allocation for the project management and estimating team, focusing on the winning, planning and financial success of projects.
• Client & Stakeholder Relations: Act as a primary contact for key client relationships, ensuring high satisfaction. Participate in client meetings and presentations to discuss proposals, progress, and address inquiries regarding costs and timelines.
• Bidding&PreconstructionOversight:Provideleadershiptotheestimatingdepartment,ensuringaccurateand timely cost estimates, comprehensive bid packages, and contract compliance. Review and approve all bids and project proposals.
• Project Controls & Financial Management: Assume overall responsibility for project financials across the portfolio, including pricing, costs, margins, and budget creation. Utilize systems for tracking progress, managing project reporting, and compiling all project billings.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Provide leadership, direction, and mentorship to project managers, estimators, and field engineers within the division. Oversee team schedules, delegate tasks, monitor performance,andfosteracultureofcollaborationandaccountabilitywithinandwithRegionpersonnel.
• RiskManagement &Compliance: Evaluate project risks and uncertaintiesduringthe planningphase to develop mitigation plans and pricing adjustments as needed. Ensure permits, legal documents, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance are secured ahead of project execution.
• Process Improvement: Analyze project metrics related to business acquisition, profitability, and billing cycles to identify operational improvements and cost savings for future projects.

Important Information for Applicants:

• Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected characteristic.
• If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 3656.
• Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which include background screening, drug testing, and employment eligibility verification.
• Compensation determination is based on market data, job scope and individual qualifications.
• We offer a competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and welfare and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off and holiday pay benefits.
• Unsolicited resumes without an executed agency agreement become the property of the company.