Project Director

Govig & Associates; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Kitchell in Tucson seeks a Project Director to provide executive leadership during the Preconstruction as well as Construction Phases on assigned projects. You will establish and maintain relationships with clients and the design team, recruit and develop staff, and assist in business development, proposals, estimating, bidding, and contract negotiation.

The role emphasizes leadership, budget oversight, and strategic guidance to ensure successful project delivery and growth for the Tucson

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in CM, Eng, Arch or related field.
• Minimum 15 years of project management experience.
• Knowledge of development, construction, architecture, and real estate.
• Skilled in project management software and equipment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Comply with and train assigned staff to comply with Kitchell procedures, strategic and long term goals.
• Participate in development and implementation of Kitchell's strategic and long term goals.
• Recruit, hire, train, and develop Kitchell employees to their fullest potential. Conduct goal setting, performance, and salary reviews on a (minimum) annual basis.
• Monitor budget and operating plan for compliance with staff and expenditures.
• Maintain leadership role in Preconstruction Services on assigned projects.
• Monitor activities and operational issues, and facilitate understanding and resolution of problems.
• Oversee all administrative functions of project operation.
• Develop promotional materials, and attend functions and events to promote company.
• Develop and maintain professional business relationships with clients, public officials, subcontractors, etc.
• Maintain knowledge of business and land development activities and municipal planning throughout region; plan and propose opportunities to management.
• May be responsible for the supervision of the Senior Project Manager, Project Manager, Senior Project Superintendent, Project Superintendent and/or Operations Coordinator.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project leadership

Budget & forecasting

Client relationship management

Coaching & mentoring

Bid process

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Exciting opportunity to step into a key leadership role with a respected commercial builder! As Project Director, you'll mentor and develop project teams, drive financial and operational performance, and play an integral role in the continued success of a collaborative, growing Tucson operation!

ABOUT THE COMPANY.

Our client is a well established commercial construction and development firm celebrating 75 years of industry excellence. With projects across Arizona, California, Iowa, and Texas, they deliver innovative solutions in general contracting, construction management, development, and facilities management. Recognized nationally by ENR as a Best of the Best firm and consistently ranked among top workplaces, this organization combines deep expertise with a people-first culture rooted in ownership, accountability, and community impact.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Project Director will provide executive level leadership during the Preconstruction as well as Construction Phases on assigned projects. Establish and maintain positive relationships with Clients and the Design Team. Recruit, hire, train and develop Kitchell employees to their fullest potential. Assist in business development, proposals/presentations, estimating, bidding, and contract negotiation phases of all assigned projects.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Comply with and train assigned staff to comply with Kitchell procedures, strategic and long term goals.
• Participate in development and implementation of Kitchell's strategic and long term goals.
• Recruit, hire, train, and develop Kitchell employees to their fullest potential. Conduct goal setting, performance, and salary reviews on a (minimum) annual basis.
• Monitor budget and operating plan for compliance with staff and expenditures.
• Maintain leadership role in Preconstruction Services on assigned projects.
• Monitor activities and operational issues, and facilitate understanding and resolution of problems.
• Oversee all administrative functions of project operation.
• Develop promotional materials, and attend functions and events to promote company.
• Develop and maintain professional business relationships with clients, public officials, subcontractors, etc.
• Maintain knowledge of business and land development activities and municipal planning throughout region; plan and propose opportunities to management.
• May be responsible for the supervision of the Senior Project Manager, Project Manager, Senior Project Superintendent, Project Superintendent and/or Operations Coordinator.
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU NEED. To be successful in this role the Project Director will have:

• This position requires a four year college degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in project management.
• Knowledge of development, construction, architecture, real estate, marketing.
• Skilled in project management software and equipment is required.
• Technical knowledge, scheduling, and organizational skills are required.
• Leadership of bid process and project forecasting is required.
• Excellent verbal, written and facilitation skills; including the ability to influence, negotiate and explain complex processes to clients and staff are required.
• Coaching, mentoring and personnel development skills are required.