Project Director

The Project Director oversees the planning, execution, and completion of multiple construction projects across a variety of different market sectors. They provide leadership to multiple project teams to ensure that all aspects of a project are completed on time, within budget, and to a high standard. Project Directors strategically manage risk, monitor finances, and ensure each phase of work is started and completed on time.

At Brinkmann Constructors, we don't just build buildings - we build community, relationships, and a team that inspires confidence. It's the passion and expertise of our employee-owners that drive our success, pushing the boundaries of innovation and excellence in the construction industry. By joining our team, you can deliver outstanding results with an industry leader while building your career. Together, let's build a future we can be proud of and make a difference, one construction project at a time. Our purpose is people. Our passion is building.

• Maintain positive client relationships to leverage future repeat business
• Determine the needs of the client and creating a strategy to land the client
• Bid solicitation, bid package preparation and analysis
• Estimate project scope, cost, and duration
• Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods
• Identify new construction practices and products
• Recommend methods, materials, and layouts to reduce construction costs
• Run negotiated and hard bid estimate process
• Determine needed resources, such as manpower, materials, and equipment, from start to finish with
  attention to budgetary limitations
• Conduct business strategy meetings
• Prepare and negotiating owner contracts
• Analyze subcontractor bids
• Select and contracting with subcontractors
• Prepare bid proposals for submission to owner
• Plan all construction operations and timelines to ensure deadlines will be met
• Conduct job start up
• Project scope and budget
• Project scheduling
• Project manpower projections, updates, and coverages
• Initiate, reviewing, and negotiating change orders
• Respond to exceptions reports
• Determine construction requirements and procedures
• Establish and promote project standards, processes, and procedures
• Ensure proper documentation and communication of project status
• Review and approval of subcontractor/vendor invoices
• Accurate and timely billing of projects
  
  
• Support the identification and pursuit of new business development opportunities
• Execute and enforcing safety standards, processes, and procedures
• Assign and lead the day-to-day work of Project Managers
• Provide ongoing performance feedback and coaching for Project Managers
• Ongoing training and development of Project Managers. Assistant/Punch Superintendents and
  Superintendents
• Conduct quarterly check-ins and annual performance reviews for Project Managers
• Execute onboarding and training/development programs for Project Managers
• Interview and hire Project Engineers, Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers,
• Assistant/Punch Superintendents and Superintendent

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (i.e. civil, architectural or construction), construction management or related field preferred
• 20+ years’ project management experience in commercial construction
• Relevant experience supporting $20+ million projects from conception to completion in diverse commercial market sectors including High-Rise, Multifamily/Student Housing, Senior Living, Large Box Industrial and Hospitality
• Travel required for nationwide projects
• Knowledge of construction principles/practices required
• Ability to walk the job site, climb ladders and scaffolding, lift loads up to 20 lbs.
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency with computer applications including Procore, Microsoft Office suite, and SharePoint
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company, for this position currently or in the future

Working Conditions:

• The Project Director’s work is primarily performed indoors out of a main office or field office at the construction site; occasionally outdoors in various weather conditions with some exposure to health or safety hazards, including noise level may range from moderate to loud.
• Light physical effort is required, including the handling of objects up to 20 pounds and some standing, walking, sitting, talking and/or hearing.
• Construction site will change or vary and/or position may require travel.
• Environment will be demanding and fast paced; number of hours typically worked in a workweek may exceed 40 hours per week and often “on call” 24 hours a day.
• Position requires frequent, high-level of autonomy as it relates to decision-making that impacts company results.

At Brinkmann Constructors, our passion for people means investing in their financial, mental, and physical well-being. Which is why we strive to provide our employee owners with comprehensive and cost-effective options that reflect Brinkmann’s commitment to health and wellness.

WE BUILD YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE

• 100% employee ownership (ESOP)
• annual bonus program
• company-contributed 401K
• competitive salary with annual merit increase

WE BUILD YOUR CAREER

• continuing education reimbursement
• performance tools for added clarity of expectations and responsibilities
• annual performance reviews
• dedicated ambassador for assimilation into Brinkmann culture

WE BUILD YOUR HEALTH AND WELLNESS

• comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with HSA
• paid parental leave
• work-life balance
• seven paid holidays plus three floating holidays to celebrate what holidays are important to you
• paid birthday off
• family-oriented work environment
• service awards with paid sabbaticals and milestone bonuses
• a positive and collaborative work environment
• healthy lifestyle rewards

WE BUILD COMMUNITY

• community involvement 
• team building events
• local volunteer opportunities
• non-profit support and fundraising

No agency submissions will be accepted. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.