Construction Project Director

Job Title: Construction Project Director

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Construction Project Director to lead project execution and drive market growth. This role involves developing and implementing plans to deliver projects and services efficiently, overseeing either a single large project or multiple projects. The Project Director supports business operations, negotiates contracts, collaborates with estimating and bidding, manages profit and loss of assigned projects, and supervises project staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project strategy.

• Communicate with sponsors, stakeholders, and business leaders throughout the project.

• Provide overall leadership and direction to the project team.

• Build a high-performing team with sub-consultants, owners, and trade partners.

• Promote a 'One Team' mindset, emphasizing collaboration.

• Monitor team health and intervene as necessary.

• Manage end-to-end delivery of projects, including safety, design, pre-construction, permitting, construction, document control, procurement, and consulting.

• Ensure adherence to client and company policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

• Set up and utilize all required management tools, systems, and best practices.

• Meet all KPIs: safety, pre-planning, execution, customer satisfaction, quality, schedule, and profitability.

• Build strategies, logistics, and sequencing; coordinate with A/E for package flow.

• Lead the team and owner through Business Case Alignment and Chartering Phases.

• Partner with the preconstruction group to plan project success, including constructability, procurement, logistics planning, scope reviews, budgeting, and costing.

• Develop and maintain schedules and timelines.

• Accountable for monthly financial and schedule reports for all assigned projects.

• Monitor and approve costs, forecast input, and authorize expenses and workflows.

• Develop and maintain a coordinated procurement plan.

• Encourage early development of ETOP for timely project completion.

• Lead estimate development and facilities reviews.

• Participate in site safety walks and establish rapport with client's site safety representatives.

• Develop a project-specific quality management plan.

• Conduct regular Principal-level meetings focused on KPIs.

• Negotiate and manage the development and execution of the client's prime contract, subcontracts, and vendor agreements.

• Identify business development opportunities with new and existing clients.

• Lead RFP responses and ensure commercial and technical portions are complete.

• Coach and prepare presentation teams.

• Monitor and address team/project inefficiencies.

Essential Skills

• Minimum ten years of experience in the AEC Industry.

• Bachelors Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or equivalent.

• Experience managing large construction projects, ideally within advanced manufacturing sectors such as biotech, food and beverage, life sciences, or data centers.

• Industry-specific certification, including PMP & AECPMA, DBIA.

• Advanced understanding of core engineering disciplines, project execution, and delivery in design and construction.

• Proficient in typical software tools (Microsoft Suite), safety protocols, and scheduling.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in SR Project Management managing large projects or a portfolio of smaller projects.

• Understanding of integrated project delivery including design, procurement, CQV, and construction processes.

• Team-oriented individual capable of leading and managing integrated teams including subcontractors.

• Manages design process and relationships between design and construction to ensure quality, budget-conscious, and complete documents on schedule.

Work Environment

The role is primarily on-site initially, with plans to establish a brick and mortar office within a year. Travel will be required between Louisville and Cleveland.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Columbus, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $250000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

5 week PTO 7 paid holiday $1,000 monthly vehicle allowance 20% bonus target

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Columbus, OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.