Director of Projects

Asplundh Brush Control, LLC; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Asplundh Brush Control, LLC seeks a Director of Projects to oversee the entire portfolio of construction projects from business development and estimation to financial closeout. This remote role coordinates with customers and site meetings as needed and reports to the General Manager.

The ideal candidate will drive strategic leadership across estimating and project management, manage client relationships, bids, and contracts, and ensure strong financial performance and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development, estimating, project management or construction in the power or pipeline industry.
• Proven strategic leadership experience overseeing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Business Development: Develop and implement strategies for new work generation and client acquisition; oversee objectives and resource allocation for the project management and estimating team.
• Client & Stakeholder Relations: Serve as primary contact for key client relationships, ensuring high satisfaction and participating in meetings and presentations.
• Bidding & Preconstruction Oversight: Lead estimating to ensure accurate cost estimates, bid packages, and contract compliance; review all bids and proposals.
• Project Controls & Financial Management: Own project financials across the portfolio, including pricing, costs, margins, and budgeting; manage reporting and invoicing.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Lead, mentor, and manage project managers, estimators, and field engineers; foster collaboration and accountability.
• Risk Management & Compliance: Identify risks during planning and develop mitigation plans; ensure permits, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance.
• Process Improvement: Analyze metrics to identify improvements and cost savings for future projects.

Job description

Description

Job Title: Director of Projects

Location: Remote with customer and site meetings, as required

Reports to: General Manager

About Us: Asplundh Brush Control, LLC was established in 1956 to provide heavy clearing and right-of-way access services to the power delivery industry. Since our founding, we have been committed to providing excellent value, service, and innovative solutions to our utility customers and industry partners across the country.

We are positioning for significant growth and are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to oversee our entire portfolio of construction projects, from initial business development and estimation through financial closeout. If you have experience in business development, estimating, project management or construction in the power or pipeline industry and want to be part of a dynamic team with tremendous opportunity for growth, we invite you to apply.

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 through completion and invoicing. This role supports all customer and project needs, outside the actual execution of the work, which falls under the Regional operations groups.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Business Development: Develop and implement strategies for new work generation 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 & Preconstruction Oversight: Provide leadership to the estimating department, ensuring accurate and 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, and foster a culture of collaboration and accountability within and with Region personnel.
• Risk Management & Compliance: Evaluate project risks and uncertainties during the planning phase 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.