Director - Project Development II

The Haskell Company; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

The Haskell Company is seeking a Director-Project Development II to lead large and complex projects and major client accounts, upholding profits and client satisfaction through all phases from proposal to post-delivery. You will balance design and construction, oversee schedules and budgets, and guide project teams to success.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor’s degree and at least 15 years of experience in construction, architecture, or engineering business development, with strong leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and licensure in construction, architecture, engineering, business development, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience for the Director of Project Development II role.

Responsibilities

• Assembles and leads proposal response team and develops proposal strategy and budget; manages response efforts for RFQ/RFP and proposal preparation.
• Directs overall project design and permitting activities, working through A/E Project Principal; ensures conceptual estimate guides design.
• Leads design kick-off meetings and client design reviews; reviews drawings and specifications prior to issuance.
• Directs preparation of all schedules, including design, master project, and construction progress schedules; makes key schedule decisions with client input.
• Directs preparation of and approves detailed cost estimates; resolves discrepancies between conceptual and detailed estimates.
• Develops post-completion client follow-up strategy, including warranty/rectification items and repeat business opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Negotiation

Sales

Communication

Problem solving

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Licensure (construction/engineering/business development)

Job description

Job Description

At Haskell, you’re not just joining a company—you’re joining a nationally recognized Top Workplace where diverse perspectives and inclusive thinking drive stronger outcomes. Whether you’re starting out, growing your expertise, or leading the way, you’ll find a culture grounded in trust, driven by excellence, and built to support your goals. Here, you’ll have the opportunity, flexibility, and sense of belonging to grow your career your way—while making a real impact.

Scope of Position

Director-Project Development II – Responsible for job profits and client satisfaction throughout the project as well as after completion on large and/or complex projects or large client accounts.Isaccountable for all aspects of project performance, including business development, design, construction, financial, schedule, quality, contractual and administrative.Alsoresponsible formaintainingbalance and equity between design and construction. Leading large and/or complex projects and/or large client accounts that may be EPC projects, Joint Ventures, MegaProjectsand/or major multiple project/program account(s). Manages mid-level tohighly complexprojects up to $100 million or greater. Embraces the role of Haskell culture leader for all teams.

Job Responsibilities

• Sales
  • Assembles and leads proposalresponse team and develops proposal strategy and budget.Manages and coordinates response efforts for RFQ,RFPand preparation of proposals.
  • Writes/reviews/edits proposal content.
  • Reviews/edits design, scope, drawings, specifications, cost estimatesand schedules.
  • Establishes priceand fees.
  • Leads presentation of proposal and prospect follow-up.
  • Negotiates contract terms with client.
• Delivery
  • Directs preparation of conceptual estimate and periodic revisions thereto.
  • Develops procurement and delivery strategy and schedules.Authorizes advance procurement of long-lead itemswhereadvantageous, securing clientauthorizationasnecessary.
  • Leads design kick-off meeting.Directs overall project design andpermittingactivities, working through A/E Project Principal.Assures thatconceptualestimate is used as a basis for project design.Leads client design review meetings.Reviews drawings and specifications prior to each issuance.
  • Establishes broad, overall strategy for construction.Approves construction project management organization and assignment of key individuals.Orients Construction Project Manager, when assigned, to projectobjectives,strategiesand clientrelationship.
  • Directs preparation of, and approves, all schedules including design schedule, master project schedule, andconstruction progress schedule, and periodic schedule revisions. Makes key decisions affecting schedule, consulting withclientas appropriate.
  • Directspreparation ofandapprovesdetailed cost estimate.Assistsin resolution of discrepancies or conflicts between conceptual and detailed estimates.
  • Participatesin construction kick-offmeeting.
  • Reviews project status, budgetand schedule with Construction Project Manager on a regular basis.Participatesin client changes and negotiations as needed.Approves initial billing Schedule of Values.Reviews Summary Cost Reports.
  • Visitsprojectsite periodically.Solicits client feedback.
• Post Delivery
  • Leads team feedback and lessons learned session.
  • Develops post-completion client follow-up strategy, including major warranty/rectification items and pursuit of repeat business opportunities.
• Travelasrequired.
• Other duties which may beassignedas needed.
• Supervises others.

Education&Years ofExperience

Bachelor’s degree and licensure in construction, architecture, engineering, business development, orequivalent required. Minimum of 15 years of experience for the Director of Project Development II role.

Qualifications

• Leadership, business, management, organization, interpersonal relationships, sales/presentation, writing, communication, negotiation,estimating/pricingand scheduling.

EnvironmentalFactors and Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, team members may be required to visit alternate locations and therefore must have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to do so. This position requires the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information. The team member is frequently required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.

Haskell will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008.The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity.Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

Haskell isa Drug-Free Workplace, andan Equal Opportunity Employerthat does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.