Job Description

Are you a hands-on Director of Project Management or Director of Construction at a General Contractor doing QSR new builds, who thrives in a fast-paced environment, driving efficiency and creating a high-performance environment? Are you a Director of Construction at a General Contractor who is excited to revamp project management best practices to deliver projects on time and within budget? Are you an experienced leader in QSR Construction Project Management who excels in developing teams and transforming reactive approaches into proactive, data-driven strategies? If you are a motivational, hands-on leader who can elevate the skillset of a project management team while fostering a high-performance culture, you may be the right fit for this Director of Project Management role with a rapidly growing construction firm that specializes in shorter builds and heavily subcontracted projects.

Based in Pittsburgh, PA, this growing commercial GC construction company is looking to elevate the skillset and speed of their Project Management team, while helping them transform from a reactive mindset to a proactive one. With a focus on shorter, high-volume projects such as retail, restaurant, and fitness builds, this is a fast-paced environment and they need a leader who can implement best practices and drive the pace for a team of 7 PM's and Project Coordinators. While this new Director will be very hands-on, they will be truly empowered to own the entire Project Management function, including people, processes, and growth.

What You’ll Do :

• Increase speed, efficiency, and mindset/culture of the PM team
• Develop and implement best practices to help the team streamline prioritization, scheduling, and resource allocation
• Deliver motivation and tools to help the team move from a reactive to a proactive mindset and skillset
• Drive the pace of the PM organization
• Team Leadership - observe and assess the team, identifying their potential as well as their areas to improve and bottlenecks, while building a culture of accountability and trust
• You will be the lead PM/owner of large/critical projects as well
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Accounting, HR, and Estimating to align project goals with business objectives
• Establish a go-forward plan that includes data-driven approaches to best practices and quantifiable outcomes
• Heavy travel to project sites (up to 70% in the beginning, which will lower as the team skills up)

What You'll Need:

• Must have 5+ yrs recent experience working for a General Contractor - NOT as owner rep hiring a local GC
• Fast-paced commercial construction project management for short-duration projects (3-4 months) -- must have commercial experience (ideally retail construction, restaurants, fitness centers, etc)
• Direct people leadership experience managing Project Managers with a desire to lead/own critical projects yourself
• Strong budget and scheduling expertise, particularly in subcontractor-heavy environments
• Project Management software (Premier and/or ProCor is a plus!)
• Experience in smaller companies where adaptability and resourcefulness are key (plus skill if you have a combo of big, established companies as well as smaller companies and teams)
• Experience in heavy travel roles
• Be located in Pittsburgh or be comfortable relocating, with relo assistance provided (this is an in-office role)

Plus Skills:

• Background in retail, restaurant, or fitness construction projects - any QSR (quick service retail or quick service restaurant experience)
• Have built project management best practices
• Experience improving mindset and performance of underperforming teams (big plus)
• Familiarity with buyout contracts and negotiating subcontractor scopes
• Experience working in sales, estimating, or accounting functions

What You’ll Get in Return:

• Competitive Comp Package - Base + Bonus
• Strong health benefits and more
• A chance to play a transformative role in building a high-performing PM organization
• Direct access to a collaborative and empowering leadership team
• The opportunity to shape the project management culture and implement scalable processes
• A dynamic and fast-paced work environment with exposure to exciting projects across the U.S.

If you’re a hands-on, motivational leader ready to drive impact, apply now to take the next step in your career as the Director of Project Management !

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