Director of Projects

Asplundh Careers; Kansas City (KS); Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Asplundh Brush Control, LLC is seeking a Director of Projects to provide strategic oversight of estimating and project management across a broad portfolio. The role includes developing new business opportunities, managing client relationships, and coordinating bids and proposals.

You will lead a team of estimators and project managers, monitor project financials, and drive process improvements while ensuring regulatory compliance and safety across projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development, estimating, project management, or construction in the power or pipeline sectors.
• Ability to oversee estimating and project management across a portfolio of projects.
• Strong client relationships, bid coordination, and contract oversight.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for new work generation and client acquisition.
• Oversee estimating and project management to ensure timely bids and proposals.
• Own project financials: pricing, costs, margins, budgets, and invoicing.
• Lead and mentor project managers, estimators, and field engineers within the division.
• Manage risk and ensure permits, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance.
• Identify operational improvements and cost savings across projects.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Business development

Client relations

Bid & preconstruction

Project controls

Team leadership

Risk management

Process improvement

Job description

Description

Job Title: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.