Project Director, Construction

PayneCrest Electric; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PayneCrest Electric in St. Louis, MO seeks a seasoned PROJECT DIRECTOR to lead multiple project teams across locations, driving safety, quality, profitability and client relations.

This role reports to the VP of Operations and requires 10+ years in large-scale electrical construction, with a BS in engineering. You will mentor teams, coordinate with Engineering, Purchasing and Safety, and develop new business opportunities to grow the PCE footprint.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• BS in Engineering or equivalent Field experience.
• 10+ years of leading large scale electrical construction projects and teams; data center experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple project teams at various locations and ensure projects are executed successfully.
• Be responsible for the combined profit and loss of the projects under their purview.
• Maintain customer relationships with active customers ensuring their satisfaction and repeat business.
• Develop team members: actively mentor and coach operations teams to further develop their skills. Lead by example and invest in the success of others.
• Partner with internal groups such as Engineering, Prefabrication, Purchasing, Accounting and Safety to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Together with the Manpower Leaders, develop strategies to staff projects with sufficient, high-quality manpower.
• Develop business opportunities: through relationships with clients, designers, and others identify new business opportunities that fit within the PCE business model and profit expectations.
• As a member of the Project Management Leadership Team, set strategy for operations at PCE and keep the Company’s best interests in mind at all times.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

BS in Engineering or equivalent Field experience

Job description

PROJECT DIRECTOR

Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, PayneCrest Electric, a Primoris Company. is a nationally recognized electrical contractor and trusted partner for delivering the industry’s most complex and technically demanding projects. Our competitive advantage is our people-first culture; empowering teams to make decisions, solve problems, and deliver safe, efficient, and innovative solutions while growing and succeeding together.

We are seeking a motivated and confident Project Director to lead multiple project teams. This individual must be focused on developing strong skills in their teams in the core competencies of safety, quality, profitability, personal development, labor management and client relations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple project teams at various locations and ensure projects are executed successfully,
• Be responsible for the combined profit and loss of the projects under their purview.
• Maintain customer relationships with active customers ensuring their satisfaction and repeat business.
• Develop team members: actively mentor and coach operations teams to further develop their skills. Lead by example and invest in the success of others.
• Partner with internal groups such as Engineering, Prefabrication, Purchasing, Accounting and Safety to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Together with the Manpower Leaders, develop strategies to staff projects with sufficient, high-quality manpower.
• Develop business opportunities: through relationships with clients, designers, and others identify new business opportunities that fit within the PCE business model and profit expectations.
• As a member of the Project Management Leadership Team, set strategy for operations at PCE and keep the Company’s best interests in mind at all times.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or equivalent Field experience.
• 10+ years of leading large scale electrical construction projects and teams strongly prefer data center experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Reporting Relationship

Reports to VP of Operations

LOCATION:

St. Louis, MO

Compensation

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Bonus opportunity
• Additional compensation when travel is required
• Competitive benefits package including health, dental, matching 401k program, etc.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

As a part of the hiring process all applicants will be required to submit to, and pass, a pre‐employment urine drug screening and background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.