Project Director - Water & Wastewater Construction in Newport Beach, California at McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Project Director role is an exciting, challenging role for which only the best builders are considered. This position manages large utility scale solar projects usually overseeing 2 to 5 projects simultaneously across the business unit. Ultimately, the Project Director is responsible for the P&L on each project; the Project Director manages all levels of risk for each project under his or her control.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Will manage multiple job-site staff members remotely, ensuring proper oversight and development of multiple levels of staff.
• Serve as a liaison between the office and field, while coordinating staffing and movement of field personnel
• Review and approve project team on-site setup, including facilities layout, equipment, and materials for self-perform scopes
• Monitor receipt of subcontractor bonds and periodically review status of subcontractor management, change order processing and shop drawings
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the McCarthy/Owner contract and oversee the entire field operation to achieve contract compliance
• Assist the project staff in the development of the construction schedule.
• Monitor schedule performance
• Responsible for P&L on each project. Become thoroughly knowledgeable of projected costs, contingent liabilities and contingent savings/increased profits
• Establish/maintain a good relationship with owner, design team and Subcontractors
• Oversee quality management program to achieve contract compliance and a quality project
• Independently review schedule, looking for ways to expedite construction and predict problems
• Champion job site safety effort, motivating the on-site team in the implementation of McCarthy safety guidelines
• Recommend self-improvement programs that may assist employees in their professional and personal development
• Recommend self-improvement programs that may assist employees in their professional and personal development.
• Maximize McCarthy's visibility in surrounding community.
• Identify potential clients and take necessary action to achieve additional sales.
• Assist the Marketing Department in the preparation of presentations and interviews; participate in interviews.
• Implement all applicable Safety Programs and EEO/Affirmative Action Programs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree in Construction Management or Engineering required
• Direct experience leading multiple solar construction projects in excess of 75M.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in construction management for a large scale general contractor.
• Self-perform experience is strongly desired.
• In-depth knowledge of intricate solar construction principles/practices required.
• Experience leading multiple successful project teams, including development of direct reports and maintaining relationships with external entities.
• Advanced knowledge of construction principles/practices required
• Experienced dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors and/or self-perform work
• Experience leading successful project teams, including development of employee and maintaining relationships with external entities

For California locations only, the salary range for this position is: $161,000 - $188,000. This does not include possible bonus and other benefits which can impact total compensation. Compensation offered may vary based on work location, experience, qualifications, specialty, training, and market and business considerations, among other factors.

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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