Project Director

Why Manhattan?

Manhattan Construction Company is a family of builders committed to developing teams who do the right thing for our projects, our clients, and each other. Every year, we celebrate team members who have been with the company for 10, 20, 30, and even 40-plus years. What is it about Manhattan that makes people stick around for decades?

We offer large company benefits and professional development opportunities with the care and concern of a family-owned business. At Manhattan, you get:

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• A positive, friendly, and team-oriented workplace with caring leadership.
• Professional development and leadership programs.
• To work on exciting projects for your community.
• Security and stability working for a financially strong company.
• More opportunities to grow your career through our multiple U.S. office locations and affiliated companies.

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The Project Director serves as the main point of contact for both new and existing clients, driving business success from project acquisition through to execution, while managing an annual portfolio exceeding $100M in revenue. This role emphasizes upholding the Manhattan Guiding Principles, fostering team growth, delivering exceptional project results, ensuring high client satisfaction, and leveraging performance to secure repeat business and attract new client opportunities.

The Project Director is accountable for delivering high-quality services and driving business growth through a balanced “doer‑seller” approach:

• The “doer” component, which accounts for the majority of the role, involves leading the project team through tasks such as project administration, financial performance management (including change management, reporting, billings, cash flow, etc.), schedule adherence, risk mitigation (covering legal, claims, safety, quality, etc.), relationship management, team development and cross‑functional collaboration. In this capacity, the Project Director oversees the operations and administration of assigned projects, ensuring overall project success and profitability.
• The “seller” aspect of the role, which runs parallel with the “doer” responsibilities, is critical in securing new business and expanding client relationships. Project Directors will establish themselves as trusted subject‑matter experts with clients, driving repeat business and identifying new opportunities. They leverage their team’s strong performance to drive sales volume and revenue growth.

Success in this role is measured by the Project Director’s ability to deliver exceptional project outcomes while actively contributing to the company’s sales efforts with both new and existing clients.

Project Directors leverage their extensive construction experience and strong interpersonal skills to effectively manage all phases of the construction process, including project pursuit, preconstruction, construction, and ongoing client engagement.

• Lead employee recruitment and retention efforts – Identify, recruit, and retain top talent.
• Develop and monitor training and education programs for employees.
• Prepare a succession plan for each client and project position – identify, mentor, and train your replacement.
• Coordinate assignment of team members to projects with the Regional VP and Operations Manager. Consider employee growth and development while making assignments in conjunction with assembling high‑performing and efficient teams to meet the client and project needs.
• Conduct employee performance reviews per Manhattan’s guidelines.
• Organize and develop high‑performing teams.
• Communicate company-wide and local regional initiatives and updates to employees.
• Stay connected to the jobsite. Be visible, listen, and provide support.
• Be the Manhattan brand ambassador in the industry and in the community by having an active role (i.e., serve on industry committees or boards, volunteering at key events.)

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