Project Director

Jobot; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Project Director in Needham, MA to provide executive‑level leadership for multiple concurrent projects and client relationships. This role oversees project teams, manages risk, and ensures successful delivery of capital improvement and construction programs from inception through completion.

You will partner with owners, boards, engineers, and contractors, lead owner meetings and executive presentations, and mentor project teams.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressively responsible experience in construction management or related disciplines.
• Proven experience leading large-scale commercial, institutional, educational, municipal, healthcare, life sciences, or mixed-use projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication for executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex construction and development projects for clients.
• Manage scope, budgets, schedules, procurement strategies, and performance.
• Serve as trusted advisor to owners, boards, executives, and stakeholders.
• Direct and mentor project managers and teams.
• Coordinate among clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and regulators.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Review progress, cost reporting, and schedule performance.
• Lead owner meetings, updates, and executive presentations.
• Support contract negotiations and consultant selection.
• Ensure projects meet objectives, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with business development and long-term client relationships.

Skills

Construction management

Owner's representation

Budgeting

Scheduling

Client relationships

Leadership

Communication

Delivery methods

CCM / PMP / LEED

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Job description

Project Director

$180000 - $225000 per year | Needham, MA | On-site | Permanent

Enjoy the visibility, flexibility, and entrepreneurial feel of a smaller firm while still working on substantial projects

A bit about us:

Our client is a highly respected owner's project management and construction consulting firm that partners with public and private sector organizations to successfully plan, design, and deliver complex capital projects. The firm serves as a trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle, helping clients navigate everything from early feasibility and planning through design, procurement, construction, and occupancy.

With a reputation built on professionalism, client service, and technical expertise, this company takes a hands‑on approach to project leadership. Their team works closely with owners, stakeholders, architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and aligned with organizational goals. The firm's portfolio includes a diverse range of projects across education, municipal, commercial, institutional, healthcare, life sciences, and other complex development sectors.

Why join us?

• Competitive base salary of $180,000-225,000 (contingent on experience)
• Lead meaningful, high-visibility projects that directly impact communities, institutions, and organizations throughout the region.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to owners and executive stakeholders rather than working exclusively from a contractor perspective.
• Join a collaborative team of experienced construction and project management professionals with deep industry expertise.
• Enjoy the flexibility and influence often found in a boutique consulting environment while working on large, complex, and technically challenging projects.
• Take ownership of client relationships and project outcomes with significant autonomy and decision‑making authority.
• Contribute to a company culture that values professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and long‑term client partnerships.
• Work across multiple market sectors, providing broad exposure to diverse project types and delivery methods.
• Advance your career within an organization that recognizes leadership, initiative, and exceptional client service.

Job Details

Position Summary

The Project Director will provide executive‑level leadership for multiple concurrent projects and client relationships. This individual will serve as the primary point of contact for owners, oversee project teams, manage risk, and ensure successful delivery of capital improvement and construction programs from inception through completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex construction and development projects on behalf of clients.
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, procurement strategies, and overall project performance.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to owners, boards, executives, and key stakeholders.
• Direct and mentor project managers and project teams.
• Facilitate coordination among clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Identify and proactively mitigate project risks.
• Review design progress, construction activities, cost reporting, and schedule performance.
• Lead owner meetings, project updates, executive presentations, and stakeholder communications.
• Support contract negotiations, procurement activities, and consultant selection processes.
• Ensure projects are executed in accordance with client objectives, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with business development initiatives and foster long‑term client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• 12+ years of progressively responsible experience in construction management, owner's project management, architecture, engineering, owner's representation, or related disciplines.
• Proven experience leading large‑scale commercial, institutional, educational, municipal, healthcare, life sciences, or mixed‑use projects.
• Strong understanding of project planning, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and construction administration.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and client relationships simultaneously.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present to executive stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Familiarity with various project delivery methods, including Design‑Bid‑Build, CM‑at‑Risk, and Design‑Build.
• Professional credentials such as CCM, PMP, PE, RA, LEED, or similar certifications are highly valued.

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