Project Director - Mission Critical

Gilder Search Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Mission Critical Project Director to oversee high-value projects. This role requires extensive experience in construction management and offers the opportunity to work on innovative data center projects. The ideal candidate will lead teams, manage budgets, and ensure quality execution from design to completion.

Benefits

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Generous PTO

Paid Company Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 15-20 years of experience managing construction projects ($100+ million).
• Previous experience leading a successful project management team.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership on projects as the single point of contact.
• Manage costs and establish project forecasts and budgets.
• Mentor and develop project management staff.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Construction Principles

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture

Job description

About Us

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.

The Role We Want You For

As a Mission Critical Project Director, you will be bas ed on the construction project site and provide leadership on projects as the "single point of contact" for the owner, design department, and the project staff. Ensure quality and timely execution of design-build projects from design to completion and deliver the best solutions on projects valued anywhere from a $60 million to over $250 million. At Clayco, The Project Director will work with marketing, pre-construction services, business unit leaders, and mentoring Project Managers and Engineers and have overall responsibility for these projects.

The Mission Critical Project Director will play a key role in delivering high-impact projects for some of the world’s leading companies. As part of this role, you will help deliver world-class data center projects, shaping the future of our industry. With Clayco, recognized as one of the most innovative design-build firms globally, you'll position yourself at the forefront of data center construction, contributing to the success of cutting-edge, mission-critical projects.

The Specifics of the Role

• Build client and subcontractor relationships.
• Team with Architects, Engineers, and Planners to create and manage a design schedule.
• Establish project forecasts and budgets.
• Manage costs.
• Accept full responsibility for project execution.
• Mentor and develop project management staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related.
• 15-20 years of experience managing construction projects ($100+ million) ideally design-build.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction principles, practices, and technology.
• Previous experience leading a successful project management team.
• Ability to walk a job site, climb ladders, and scale multi-floor scaffolding.
• Ability to lift objects of at least 50 lbs.

Some Things You Should Know

• This position will service our clients inthe Southeast region.
• Our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel will be required.
• No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
• The pace is fast!
• This position is classified as a safety-sensitive role in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check, which includes mandatory drug testing.

Why Clayco?

• 2024 Best Places to Work – Crain’s Chicago Business, St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• 2024 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
• 2024 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.