Project Director

JPI; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

JPI in Dallas, TX is seeking a Project Director to lead the construction team from design through closeout, ensuring high-quality, cost-efficient delivery for multifamily developments.

The role requires a strong track record in multi-family construction, strategic leadership, and effective collaboration with internal departments and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in construction management or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of construction management experience, multi-family preferred.
• Strong leadership and oversight of project teams and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Drive culture within the Construction Department and project teams.
• Ensure project execution on safety, financials, schedule, and quality.
• Communicate project status with senior management and stakeholders.
• Lead and mentor trade partners, consultants, and field staff.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Job description

About The Company

Built on a foundation of integrity, respect, and commitment, JPI stands out as one of the most active real estate developers and builders in the nation. For more than 35 years, JPI has designed and developed communities with best-in-class homes and amenities. JPI is committed to data-driven management and continuous improvement. Its team of experts utilizes data – including unparalleled market research, proven business processes, and proprietary models – to ensure that every decision is strategic, focused, and produces exceptional multifamily communities with the best risk-adjusted returns. More than just great communities, JPI is focused on leaving a lasting impact on the communities where we build and is continually committed to “Building What Matters.” JPI operates as a subsidiary of Sumitomo Forestry, which is recognized as one of the largest home builders in the United States.

About The Company

Built on a foundation of integrity, respect, and commitment, JPI stands out as one of the most active real estate developers and builders in the nation. For more than 35 years, JPI has designed and developed communities with best-in-class homes and amenities. JPI is committed to data-driven management and continuous improvement. Its team of experts utilizes data – including unparalleled market research, proven business processes, and proprietary models – to ensure that every decision is strategic, focused, and produces exceptional multifamily communities with the best risk-adjusted returns. More than just great communities, JPI is focused on leaving a lasting impact on the communities where we build and is continually committed to “Building What Matters.” JPI operates as a subsidiary of Sumitomo Forestry, which is recognized as one of the largest home builders in the United States.

Why work for us?

• Transform Building
• Enhance Communities
• Improve Lives

JPI has an ambitious and exciting vision for how we will achieve this, which makes for a positive and dynamic work environment, with many opportunities for personal development and growth. As well as our highly competitive offering of compensation and benefits, we are committed to:

• Transformative careers in a transformative company
• Comprehensive training and development
• Promotion from within at all levels of the organization
• Borderless Careers, based on performance, potential, and personal ambition

Industry Recognition

• NMHC - #1 Fastest Growing Developer; #2 Fastest Growing Building; #8 Largest National Developer; # 11 Largest National Builder
• Real Page – Most active multifamily developer in DFW for the past 8 years
• Dallas Business Journal Best Places to Work – 2023
• Dallas Business Journal – Largest DFW Real Estate Developers - #11

JPI offers associates a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more, including:

• Competitive Bonus Program
• 4 Weeks PTO for All New Associates (Pro-Rated by Hire Date)
• 11 Holidays and 8 Early Release Days
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match (Up to 5% Match)
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Tuition Assistance
• Phone Reimbursement
• Associate Referral Bonuses

About the Job

The role of the Project Director is to lead Project Team ensuring optimum performance throughout the construction process starting at Design Development continuing through Final Project Closeout. As a Developer with in-house Construction, effective team management from the beginning of the design process through project completion is essential to enable a faster and more cost-effective delivery of high-quality buildings, and increased control while providing predictable results to investors. The Project Director is responsible for profit/loss and project delivery and a growth and professional development of Associates on their project teams.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Drive culture within the Construction Department and Project Teams by promoting and exhibiting the core values and guiding principles of the company.
• Responsible and accountable for project execution and performance including safety, financials, schedule, quality, and managing expectations.
• Actively and accurately communicate project status updates with VP Area Construction Manager
• Provide positive and effective leadership, direction, mentorship and motivate team members.
• Drive for accountability and ownership with Trade Partners, Consultants, Field Associates, Project Managers, and Associates JPI departments buy first demonstrating personal accountability and ownership of work product and of the project team.
• Communicate effectively with all team members to ensure project objectives and requirements align with JPI’s interests.
• Actively collaborate within the Construction Department, cross-departmentally, and with organizations outside JPI.
• Ensure projects are running effectively & efficiently by instituting and consistently following JPI best practices
• Oversee, review, and approve the preparation and negotiation of all construction contracts and change orders. Verify correct backup documents, accuracy, and necessity.
• Review and Approve all Scopes of Work, for accuracy, gaps, liability, duplications etc., prior to execution.
• Ensure strict adherence to all ethics and compliance requirements.
• Review all final bank draws for accuracy and completion.
• Participate in the development, and provide final approval, of the construction budgets and project schedules.
• Verify schedule accuracy, compliance, and updates throughout the duration of the project. Assist with recovery schedule development and implementation if needed.
• Establish accurate and risk adjusted Bi-Monthly budget updates.
• Uphold the JPI “Safety first” culture that ensures safe and secure worksites. Lead personnel decisions with collaboration from Project Manager, General Superintendent, and VP Area Construction Manager.
• Attend and contribute to weekly project update meeting with Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager, Project Financial Specialist, and Superintendent

Non-Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the development and execution of company long-term strategic plans.
• Actively tour assigned jobsites at regular intervals reviewing construction status, work in place, subcontractor performance, team dynamics, safety, quality, etc.
• Contribute to the creation and/or updating of Policies and Procedures
• Be involved and active in Design and Pre-Construction phase.

Education, Work Experience, & Physical Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related study or minimum of 10 years experience as a manager of multi-family construction.
• 10+ years related experience.
• Minimum of ten years of construction experience with at least seven years of supervisory experience.
• A minimum of three years multi‑family construction experience (if paired with other relevant experience) required.
• Must have strong working knowledge of multi‑family construction processes, techniques, and procedures.
• Must have good knowledge of construction building codes.
• Must have strong working knowledge of construction estimating and scheduling practices.
• Must demonstrate leadership and managerial skills required of this position.