Project Director

MYCON General Contractors, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

MYCON General Contractors, Inc. in Nashville seeks a Project Director to lead preconstruction, coordinate with business unit leaders and estimating on proposals, and ensure tasks meet established timelines.

The role focuses on client-focused preconstruction activities including constructability, cost modeling, pricing, and value engineering to keep projects within budget and high in quality. Senior leadership and strategic planning are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in pre-construction, estimating or related field.
• Thorough experience with conceptual, design-build, and structure estimating.
• Strong knowledge of industry building systems and ability to advise on MEP Design and LEED Certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction activities and collaborate with project participants.
• Coordinate design disciplines on Design/Build proposals and contracts.
• Prepare and analyze conceptual, schematic, and design development cost estimates.

Skills

Preconstruction

Estimating

Cost modeling

Value engineering

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Excel

On-Screen Takeoff

Phoenix

Destini

Quest Earthwork

Job description

Position Overview

The position of project director is a senior managerial position with the purpose to provide superior management of a work division within the company. This individual will coordinate with the business unit leaders and vice president of estimating on preconstruction team assignments, monitor the assignment progress, and ensure tasks are completed within the established timeline. The focus of the position will be to learn and manage the collective effort in client focused service in the areas of preconstruction including constructability, cost modeling, pricing, and value engineering/cost savings to ensure projects are designed in a manner which allows for construction to be completed within the established budget and at the highest level of quality possible.

Essential Functions

• Preconstruction Build and facilitate collaborative team processes between the Project Participants (i.e. Contractor, Owner/Developer, Design Professionals and Subcontractors) during the planning phase.
• Coordinate the design disciplines on Design/Build proposals and contracts.
• Perform thorough analysis of construction documents per project program requirements.
• Plan and lead the preconstruction strategy meeting outlining the approach to the project.
• Prepare and analyze accurate conceptual cost models, budgets and guaranteed maximum pricing based on historic cost data and/or subcontractor input as appropriate.
• Assure that potential risk factors have been evaluated and reviewed with senior management (i.e. payment performance bond authorization, contract format and terms, insurance requirements, personnel assignments, etc.).
• Analyze project parameters, design, costs, and subcontractor input and provide comparisons, cost savings, value engineering options, and other recommendations.
• Prepare detailed estimates (conceptual, schematic, design development, construction) within established timelines.
• Partner with business unit leader and project manager to determine subcontractor scope of work and pricing, including information dissemination, review of subcontractor’s proposals and coordination of the desired scope of work including, but not limited to Design/Build proposals.
• Coordinate, manage, and supervise the work of subordinate preconstruction and operations team members and support staff.
• Coordinate and assure that a preliminary construction schedule has been developed for each estimate.
• Manage updating of cost database, cataloguing project scope and unit prices for budget and bids for use in preparation of conceptual estimates and cost models.
• Foster a productive working atmosphere among the preconstruction team and strengthen MYCON’s relationship with the client and design consultants.
• Manage Client and A&E contacts to facilitate successful preconstruction process.
• Network within the industry to learn client business models and establish credibility.
• Identify new work opportunities and inform Business Development of potential projects with current and prospective clients.
• Work in conjunction with Business Development preparing RFP responses.
• Operations Review and seek final approval of owner project contract.
• Manage revenue and P & L of the assigned market, account, or business unit.
• Performs the duties of a project manager as required to support P & L obligations.
• Directs and re-directs resources, staff, team, and vendors as necessary to achieve goals.
• Ensures that resources are being used optimally.
• Performs other position-appropriate duties as required in a competent, professional, and courteous manner.

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at MYCON.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of labor and material costs, ability to read, interpret and make quantity takeoffs from drawings and specifications.
• Advanced knowledge of construction procedures.
• Considerable skill in problem solving, conflict resolution, and managing confidential information/situations.

Operations: A mindset that operates on the principle of “ensuring the outcome” as opposed to depending on a continually updated and itemized to-do list provided to the Project Director. Able to convert an estimate into a construction budget with consideration for how cost codes tie into a G703 pay application. Ensures that the projects assigned to the Project Director are built per MYCON’s commitment to its clients outlined in the owner contract. An understanding of the principal points of a contract, such as: Scope Liability Contingencies Allowances Bonding Retainage SDI Reasonably Inferable verbiage Payment Terms Projects are completed on time. The quality of construction confirms the requirements of the Contract Documents. Ensures that the projects assigned to the Project Director are profitable. Monitors the overall health of a project and provides timely alerts to the leadership of issues that threaten the project. Has a comprehensive ability to forecast costs and manage cost projections. Able to “buy out” the subcontractors and vendors for a project, including: Negotiating the price Negotiating the scope of work Manages client satisfaction. Able to create an Owner Pay Application from scratch, populate it with proper content, and manage it. Understands how to manage subcontractor pay applications. Understands and can teach others about all MYCON’s subcontract exhibits. Understands and can teach others about MYCON’s Master Subcontract Agreement. Coordinates with city officials and city requirements to understand permitting requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university in construction management, engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in pre-construction, estimating or related field.
• Thorough experience with conceptual, design-build and structure estimating.
• Thorough knowledge of the industry and different building systems with the ability to advise clients or procure appropriate consultant input on MEP Design and LEED Certification.
• Strong computer skills, including thorough knowledge of Word, Excel, Phoenix, Destini, On-Screen Takeoff, Quest Earthwork and estimating software and technology.
• Highly developed communication skills (listening, influence management, consensus development) paired with outstanding presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build successful and lasting relationships with team members, architects, owners, subcontractors, and municipalities.
• Strong analytical and logic skills with the ability to maintain a high degree of precision on detailed work.
• High energy and self‑motivated with a sense of urgency to complete assigned tasks.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, consistently meet or beat deadlines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, converse, and listen; dexterity and flexibility are required for physical tasks. The employee must be able to lift and/or carry over 25+ pounds on a periodic basis and be able to push/pull over 25+ pounds on a periodic basis. The employee must be able to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day. Reliable, predictable attendance at the scheduled site/office. Ability to work in a stressful environment. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.