Senior Project Director, Commercial Construction

Tacony Corporation; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Keeley Construction in St. Louis, MO, is seeking a Project Director for the Building Group to lead day-to-day operations and drive strategic growth in a dynamic market.

The role demands strong leadership, financial acumen, and a track record of delivering complex construction programs. Ideal candidates will have 10+ years in construction management, experience across multifamily, retail, healthcare, and education projects, and proficiency in estimating, scheduling, quality control, and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years in a related industry performing the similar primary responsibilities listed.
• Strong leadership and management skills in directing an organization, department, or group.
• Advanced with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Background of technical skills and understanding of multifamily development, retail, healthcare, education, etc. projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations and P&L for the assigned market sector and provide strategic direction to successfully achieve the group’s success and overall strategic goals.
• Responsible for managerial and administrative aspects of the business unit including estimating, scheduling, quality control, design review and coordination, cost reporting, safety, proposal preparation, and leading the design team.
• Identify and manage risk of people, business, contracts, and insurance.
• Hold general knowledge of legal practice and requirements in the industry.
• Build a bench of strong managers and superintendents that strengthen the business unit’s success.
• Develop and nurture effective and lasting customer/client relationships and maintain high level relationships with owners and engineers.
• Hold ability to pre-sell work.
• Oversee the buyout process and selection of subcontractors.
• Coordinate with the Project Managers and Superintendents to ensure safety, quality control, and schedule.
• Conduct progress meetings with owners and the design/construction team.
• Ability to accurately assess profit/loss responsibility and current financial status for the market sector.
• Deliver top and bottom-line results.
• Build and implement effective marketing initiatives with senior leadership to drive revenue growth.
• Develop & implement strategic plans for the business unit, understanding competition, opportunities, and people in the business.
• Oversee a project portfolio.
• Adhere to OSHA and Company safety requirements and promote safety and security of employees.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Construction management

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Keeley Construction in St. Louis, MO, is seeking a Project Director for the Building Group to lead day-to-day operations and drive strategic growth in a dynamic market.

The role demands strong leadership, financial acumen, and a track record of delivering complex construction programs. Ideal candidates will have 10+ years in construction management, experience across multifamily, retail, healthcare, and education projects, and proficiency in estimating, scheduling, quality control, and safety.