Project Director

The Lane Construction Corporation; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lane Construction Corporation seeks an experienced Project Director to lead complex heavy civil infrastructure projects from start-up to closeout, providing executive leadership on safety, financial performance, project controls, risk management, schedule execution, client relationships, and team development.

This senior role requires directing cross-functional teams, managing high-stakes stakeholder environments, and delivering successful outcomes on large-scale projects while representing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive operational construction experience with heavy civil infrastructure.
• 7 cumulative years in a Project Management position for tunnel construction projects.
• 3 consecutive years in a Project Management position for tunnel construction projects.
• Proven ability to lead large, complex construction projects and cross-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of project financial management, budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, procurement, and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle delivery of assigned project(s) from start-up through closeout.
• Drive planning, staffing, procurement, execution, and project controls.
• Ensure development and use of CPM schedules throughout project lifecycle.
• Oversee procurement and buy-out to align with budget and schedule
• Manage engineering, construction, scheduling, quality, safety, and procurement functions
• Represent Lane with owners, JV partners, subcontractors, and stakeholders
• Mentor staff and build high-performing project teams

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Scheduling

Procurement

Contract management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

The Lane Construction Corporation is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead complex, high-impact heavy civil infrastructure projects operations from start-up through closeout. This role provides executive-level leadership with responsibility for project safety, financial performance, project controls, risk management, schedule execution, client relationships, and team development.

The Project Director serves as a senior leader representing Lane with owners, joint venture partners, subcontractors, and internal executive leadership. This is a highly visible role for a proven Operations construction leader who can drive performance, manage complex stakeholder environments, and deliver successful outcomes on large-scale infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle delivery of assigned project(s), including planning, staffing, procurement, execution, project controls, and closeout
• Participate in major project decisions and project-level leadership meetings
• Ensure development and effective use of CPM schedules throughout the project lifecycle
• Oversee procurement and buy-out processes to align with project budget, schedule, and execution goals
• Manage across engineering, construction, scheduling, quality, safety, and procurement functions

Financial, Commercial & Risk Leadership

• Partner with Accounting and Finance to manage budgeting, forecasting, and overall project financial performance
• Monitor and communicate project status, risks, and opportunities to executive leadership
• Lead the pursuit and resolution of claims, change orders, REAs, and contractual issues
• Engage with project and corporate contract management teams to mitigate risk and resolve contractual matters
• Sponsor and drive revenue enhancement strategies aligned with project objectives

Client, JV & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a senior Lane representative with owners, joint venture partners, subcontractors, and key stakeholders
• Participate in management committee meetings for assigned joint ventures
• Build and maintain strong relationships to support project success, issue resolution, and long-term partnerships
• Ensure alignment between project delivery and stakeholder expectations

Safety, Quality & Culture

• Lead and reinforce a strong safety culture through visible leadership and accountability
• Ensure compliance with project safety programs, quality standards, and regulatory requirements
• Promote Lane values and foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance work environment
• Build, coach, and develop high-performing project teams
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and performance feedback to staff
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels aligned with project demands
• Support development and succession planning for key project roles

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Minimum 15 years of progressive operational construction experience, with a strong focus in heavy civil infrastructure. This must include experience with pressurized face TBM technology and controlled blasting techniques.
• 7 cumulative years in a Project Management position for tunnel construction projects.
• 3 consecutive years in a Project Management position for tunnel construction projects.
• Proven experience leading large, complex construction projects and cross-functional teams
• Strong knowledge of project financial management, budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, procurement, and contract management
• Demonstrated ability to assess risks, solve complex problems, and drive project performance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership, organizational, and stakeholder management capabilities

Preferred

• Experience in design-build, P3, or joint venture (JV) project environments
• Experience with change management REAs, change orders, and contractual negotiations
• Experience working with complex stakeholder environments, including owners, agencies, and regulatory bodies
• Proven ability to lead multiple teams and functions in large-scale project delivery

Why Join

At Lane, Project Directors lead work that shapes critical infrastructure and strengthens communities. This role offers the opportunity to drive major project outcomes, influence business performance, lead high-performing teams, and represent Lane at the highest levels of project execution and client partnership.