Project Director - Mission Critical

Project Director - Mission Critical

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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.
• Opportunity 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.

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 involves leading the project team through tasks such as project administration, financial performance management, schedule adherence, risk mitigation, relationship management, team development, and cross‑functional collaboration; the seller component focuses on securing new business and expanding client relationships.

• 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, identifying, mentoring, and training your replacement.
• Coordinate assignment of team members to projects with the Regional VP and Operations Manager.
• 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 serving on industry committees or boards, volunteering at key events.

• Meet with customer decision-makers to build and maintain relationships and identify needs/opportunities.
• Manage and develop relationships with clients, designers, consultants, and internal Manhattan team members.
• Establish performance metrics and outperform targets for all projects.
• Confirm that the processes, tools, and support required to ensure operational excellence and compliance with Guiding Principles are in place and utilized.
• Promote and support the Manhattan safety and quality culture on all projects.
• Oversee the development of the project execution and quality control plans.
• Lead and set the tone for all preconstruction and planning activities, including being the primary contact for the client from project kick‑off through completion.
• Review and assist the project team with negotiations and recommendations for all project contracts, change orders, and claims.
• Develop, implement, and monitor a project risk management plan in conjunction with the project team.
• Oversee monthly Project Status Reports (PSRs) and financial reporting for compliance, quality, and accuracy.
• Attend OAC Meetings to monitor the project team’s performance in exceeding client expectations.
• Cooperate and support other Project Directors and Regional VPs – One Manhattan.
• Help project teams solve problems and be a…