Project Director (Travel Assignment)

Great work starts with great people. At Flintco, you’ll find respect, stability, and opportunity to grow your career. Established in 1908, Flintco maintains offices in 8 major cities and employs more than 900 talented and humble professionals. Ranked among the largest and safest contractors in the nation, we deliver projects across a wide range of market sectors, including healthcare, education, hospitality, sports, mixed-use/residential, advanced industries, and renewable energy. With self-perform capabilities in concrete, steel fabrication and erection, site work, and other critical services, we bring a distinct in-house advantage to every project. Guided by the core principles of our Ethos — Safety, Quality, Honesty, Integrity, and Innovation — our culture is rooted in accountability, collaboration, and commitment to shared success. Beyond the jobsite, we invest in the communities we call home, strengthening the places where we live, work, and build.

Job Summary
The Project Director is responsible for overall management of the project. This position is accountable for managing a safe, effective, and efficient operation and adhering to the Company values, policies, and procedures. The Project Director may perform duties and responsibilities of other Company role descriptions (e.g., Project Manager) as required by the existence of certain circumstances (e.g., size and complexity of the project, availability of qualified management/engineering personnel, etc.). The Project Director works closely with Project Managers to ensure project teams, subcontractors and suppliers perform as contracted. The Project Director is accountable for the satisfaction of safety, clients and financial performance of their assigned business unit and assigned projects. This person contributes to business development and the ongoing development of the Company’s capability to compete in the marketplace. The Project Director works closely with and communicates openly with the Area Manager to ensure the success of the business unit.

This position requires a regular onsite presence at a large commercial construction project in Eagle Butte, South Dakota, approximately 90 miles from Pierre. Candidates may reside outside the immediate area, and Flintco offers a travel package to support the project’s location and associated travel requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
All duties and responsibilities include the following, however, other duties may be assigned. To perform in this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Project Director is an upper management position with authority for the operations and successful execution of multiple projects. All job functions shall be accomplished including practicing, instructing all subordinates in, and enforcing all OSHA safety requirements/guidelines, in addition to all company policies and procedures. The essential functions include but are not limited to:
• Monitor safety, job cost, schedules, and quality of work on all assigned projects.
• Provide assistance in preconstruction as needed to determine optimal staffing, schedule, labor and equipment needs.
• Be an active a part of the office leadership team and contribute to the executive direction and leadership of the area office, by participating in strategic discussions regarding the course and direction of the company.
• Work and collaborate with other offices and Human Resources regarding personnel assignments, training initiative and project pursuits.
• Understand role as the primary manager of our construction activities.
• Assist in developing goals for all assigned personnel; evaluate personnel and recommend adjustments to enhance career advancement based on performance.
• Prepare and conduct timely performance communication of assigned personnel.
• Consult and communicate with Vice President of Management Operations on as needed basis.
• Visit assigned jobsites at a minimum of once per month. While on site, inspect project overall status including, without limitation: safety policies and procedures adherence, schedule status and update of schedule changes/modifications.
• Report monthly to Division President and VP on status of assigned projects and personnel.

Management Responsibilities
Effectively trains, coaches, discipline, and develops employees to achieve and maintain positive working relationships within the department. Manages the workforce in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

Knowledge/Skills/Ability
Extensive progressively responsible experience in construction operations, project management, estimating, scheduling, and field personnel management is required. Demonstrated experience successfully leading large, complex commercial vertical construction projects valued at $200 million or more is strongly preferred. Experience overseeing multiphase projects, large project teams, and significant subcontractor and stakeholder coordination is also preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Education
Bachelor’s degree in a Construction related discipline, Business Administration, Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience
Demonstrated experience successfully leading large, complex commercial vertical construction projects valued at $200 million or more is strongly preferred. Experience overseeing multiphase projects, large project teams, and significant subcontractor and stakeholder coordination is also preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Physical Requirements
• Physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally, especially when managing multiple projects and during problematic opening and/or closing phases of projects, mental stress can be taxing.
• May be required to work long hours for extended periods of time.

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