Project Director

The Lane Construction Corporation; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Director to support heavy civil highway and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering and over 15 years of experience in heavy civil construction. Responsibilities include managing budgeting, overseeing project claims, and promoting safety culture. Competitive benefits like medical and vision insurance are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years heavy civil construction experience.
• Knowledge of regulatory laws and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the budgeting & forecasting process.
• Monitor project status and communicate risks.
• Manage project claims and change orders.
• Engage contract management to resolve issues.
• Establish and promote a safety culture.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Teamwork and leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Lane Construction Corporation is one of America’s leading construction companies, specializing in large, complex civil infrastructure. For nearly 130 years it has contributed to the development of the country’s vast network of roads, highways, and bridges, including the Interstate Highway System, and has also worked on tunnels, metro and railway systems, airports, and water and wastewater treatment plants.

Position will support heavy civil highway & infrastructure projects in the Greater Washington, DC / Bethesda, MD area.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with AFC staff to effectively manage the budgeting & forecasting process.
• Closely monitor & communicate to the Vice President; Project Status/Risks & Opportunities.
• Participate in management committee meetings within all assigned joint ventures.
• Manage the pursuit of project claims & change orders.
• Responsible for ensuring the development & use of a CPM schedule throughout the life of the project.
• Engage project and corporate level contract management to address & resolve contractual issues & claims.
• Participate in project level staff meetings and all major decisions.
• Establish & promote a safety culture through active representation.
• Oversee procurement or Buy-out process to ensure it adheres to set budget.
• Sponsor additional revenue strategy including REA’s and claims.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key business partners.
• Effectively oversee subcontract management.
• Coach and develop staff.
• Carry out job duties while maintaining Lane values.
• And other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• Minimum 15 years heavy civil construction experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to assess, evaluate, and solve problems.
• Knowledge of regulatory laws and responsibilities.
• Organizational skills; attention to detail.
• Teamwork and leadership skills.

Employment Details

• Seniority Level: Director
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Engineering and Project Management
• Industry: Construction and Civil Engineering

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)