Project Director - Bay Area

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in commercial construction is seeking a Project Director for the Bay Area. This role involves overseeing multiple large-scale projects, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. Candidates should have extensive experience in construction management and a strong leadership background.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in construction management.
• Experience leading multiple construction projects over $75M.
• Advanced knowledge of construction principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple large-scale commercial construction projects.
• Act as a liaison between office and field staff.
• Oversee quality management and ensure contract compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Risk Management

P&L Management

Project Scheduling

Quality Management

Safety Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

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McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion.

McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

How do McCarthy partners define our culture?

We Live Our Core Values. We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.

We are Employee Owned. We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.

We Feel Like a Family. We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.

We are Builders. We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.

Position Summary:

The Project Director role is an exciting, challenging role that will manage multiple large scale commercial construction projects. The Director usually overseeing 2 to 5 projects simultaneously across the a region or business unit. Ultimately, the Project Director is responsible for the P&L on each project; the Project Director manages all levels of risk for each project under his or her control.

Key Responsibilities

• Will manage multiple job-site staff members remotely, ensuring proper oversight and development of multiple levels of staff.
• Serve as a liaison between the office and field, while coordinating staffing and movement of field personnel
• Review and approve project team on-site setup, including facilities layout, selection of forming systems and equipment
• Monitor receipt of subcontractor bonds and periodically review status of subcontractor management, change order processing and shop drawings
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the McCarthy/Owner contract and oversee the entire field operation to achieve contract compliance
• Assist the project staff in the development of the construction schedule.
• Monitor schedule performance
• Responsible for P&L on each project. Become thoroughly knowledgeable of projected costs, contingent liabilities and contingent savings/increased profits
• Establish/maintain a good relationship with owner, design team and Subcontractors
• Oversee quality management program to achieve contract compliance and a quality project
• Independently review schedule, looking for ways to expedite construction and predict problems
• Champion job site safety effort, motivating the on-site team in the implementation of McCarthy safety guidelines
• Recommend self-improvement programs that may assist employees in their professional and personal development
• Recommend self-improvement programs that may assist employees in their professional and personal development.
• Maximize McCarthy's visibility in surrounding community.
• Identify potential clients and take necessary action to achieve additional sales.
• Assist the Marketing Department in the preparation of presentations and interviews; participate in interviews.
• Implement all applicable Safety Programs and EEO/Affirmative Action Programs.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering required
• Direct experience leading multiple construction projects in excess of 75M.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in construction management for a large scale general contractor.
• Self-perform experience is strongly desired.
• In-depth knowledge of intricate commercial construction principles/practices required.
• Experience leading multiple successful project teams, including development of direct reports and maintaining relationships with external entities.
• Advanced knowledge of construction principles/practices required
• Experienced dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors and/or self-perform work
• Experience leading successful project teams, including development of employee and maintaining relationships with external entities
  
  
  

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

For Bay Area locations only, the salary range for this position is: $190,000-$215,000, depending on location and experience. This does not include possible bonus and other benefits which can impact total compensation. Compensation offered may vary based on work location, experience, qualifications, specialty, training, and market and business considerations, among other factors.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management, Training, and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Construction

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