Traveling Project Director — Lead Major Aviation Projects

JE Dunn Construction; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction in Charleston, SC is seeking a Project Director to provide leadership across all phases of the project lifecycle. You will drive strategy, operational excellence, financial management, and risk mitigation while aligning with JE Dunn’s values.

You will lead client relationships, subcontractor strategy, safety culture, and resource planning, with a track record of delivering large, complex programs and teams.

Qualifications

• 15+ years construction management experience.
• 5+ years people management experience (Required).
• Demonstrated success in leading multiple large or complex projects.
• Must have experience running multi-million-dollar aviation or equivalent projects.

Responsibilities

• Provides direction and leadership for the project across all phases of the lifecycle. Develops long-range strategic plans for the work program.
• Leads safety culture and implements corrective actions as needed.
• Supports senior management with strategy development and policy implementation.
• Provides strategic direction to team members in line with broader project plans.
• Manages client relationships at a leadership level and pursues new business opportunities.

Skills

Project leadership

Strategic planning

Client relationship management

Risk management

Team leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Lean process

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field

Tools

CMiC

MS Office

Job description

JE Dunn Construction in Charleston, SC is seeking a Project Director to provide leadership across all phases of the project lifecycle. You will drive strategy, operational excellence, financial management, and risk mitigation while aligning with JE Dunn’s values.

You will lead client relationships, subcontractor strategy, safety culture, and resource planning, with a track record of delivering large, complex programs and teams.