
Project Director (Mission Critical)
El Paso, TXJob$160–210K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
Aldridge seeks a Project Director to lead project delivery and represent the organization throughout project pursuits and closeout. The role oversees project execution, planning, budgeting, reporting, safety, and leadership development while building client and prospective-client relationships. Candidates should bring a bachelor’s degree in a related field, 8–10+ years of transportation experience, an established industry network, and strong communication, analytical, and relationship-building abilities.
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Project Director (Mission Critical)
What we are looking for:
Aldridge is seeking an Project Director (Mission Critical) to join our dynamic and energetic team in El Paso, TX.
This role is an individual with accountability for the project delivery, acts as the representative of the organization and plays a vital leadership role through this pursuit and often closes out the project.
What you’ll do:
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Lead all aspects of project execution.
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Build and maintain effective business relationships that will lead to potential projects.
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Understand client funding, capital, and project life cycle.
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Actively participate in the development and training of field leadership and project management.
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Ensure that proper project planning, budgeting, and reporting occurs on all projects.
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Leverage and grow existing Aldridge customer relationships to expand share of wallet.
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Identify key players in various projects and customer organizations.
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Build and leverage relationships with clients and prospective clients.
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Champion a robust safety culture and provide overall safety leadership.
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Host regular performance conversations to set goals, provide feedback, and support the development of direct reports.
Who you are:
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Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Business Administration or related field.
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8-10+ years experience in transportation space with equipment supplier, construction firm or equivalent.
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Established network within engineering firms, developers, and their supply chain.
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Strong presence and “seller” aptitude.
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Ability to formulate and share creative solutions.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
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Excels at time management and prioritization, consistently meeting deadlines while generating high-quality work.
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Strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail.
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Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications.
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Confidence in presenting ideas and recommendations to executive teams, while remaining diplomatic and respectful.
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Ability to build and maintain client relationships.
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Willing to Travel.
Who we are:
At Aldridge, we invite you to be a part of our dynamic team, where your skills are not only valued but crucial to our success. As we pursue our vision to be the First Choice for Energy and Transportation infrastructure projects, we welcome fresh perspectives and prioritize teamwork to drive our industry-leading safety, innovation, and execution.
Our culture is rooted in family-centeredness, with third-generation leadership guiding our unwavering spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship. With over 2,000 industry experts dedicated to our vision, we actively contribute to and uplift the communities impacted by our infrastructure projects and our Aldridge family.
Built on collaboration and a commitment to mental wellness, our core values create an unparalleled sense of unity and camaraderie within our organization. Through team-building events, open-door policies, and visible executive presence, we foster an environment where everyone can thrive, innovate, and make a meaningful difference. Join us in building the infrastructure that keeps the world moving and connected – become a part of the A-team to start building and strengthening your career today!
What we offer:
The annual base pay for this role is between $160,000.00 - 210,000.00. The actual pay is dependent upon many factors, including: location, work experience, education, training, transferable skills, business needs, and market conditions. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for a bonus. Aldridge provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:
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Health Insurance
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Dental Insurance
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Vision Insurance
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Wellness Incentive Programs
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Short and Long Term Disability
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Flexible Spending Accounts
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Life Insurance
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Legal Assistance
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Identity Protection
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Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
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Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
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Paid Time Off (PTO)
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
This job-specific task list covers only the most important job duties. Employees assigned to this position title will also perform other occasional work assignments not mentioned above, including temporary assignments, training assignments, and other related duties. Aldridge is an EEO Employer and will recruit, hire, train, and promote people in all job classifications without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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How this job compares
Set against the 427 open Project Director jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$160–210K/yr
- US median$132–264K/yr160 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $185K, is 5% below the US median midpoint ($195K) — in the middle half of Project Director salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 58 open Project Director jobs in Texas and 427 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Texas
- J.E. Dunn Construction Company18 open
- Black & Veatch10 open
- Stantec6 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience; Project Director postings that state a minimum ask for 10 years at the median (318 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 260 of the 427 open Project Director jobs (61%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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