Traveling Project Director- Aviation

Overview

Traveling Project Director
- Aviation at JE Dunn Construction. This role reports into the National Aviation team and is expected to travel throughout the United States.

• Provides direction and leadership for the assigned project or work program across all phases of the project lifecycle. Develops and executes full business and strategic planning for the work program in support of company strategy and KSIs.
• Safety Leadership:
  Leads all aspects of the company’s safety culture and creates awareness by demonstrating commitment to an injury-free environment through individual actions and mentoring others. Investigates safety incidents and retrains staff as needed and implements corrective action.
• Corporate Leadership:
  Assists senior management with strategy development; develops and supports company-wide initiatives, best practices and policies within the work program.
• Strategy Development and Implementation:
  Provides strategic direction to team members in light of broader work program strategic plans across all areas of the project lifecycle.
• Client Relationship Management:
  Serves as the primary client relationship executive at a leadership level, builds and maintains long-term relationships with existing target clients for the assigned work program to build new business opportunities and cultivate repeat wins. Provides project-specific guidance to team members in light of broader client relationship strategy.
• Risk Management & Issue Resolution:
  Serves as escalation point for project, financial, business development, contractual and client relationship risks. Negotiates issue resolution including change orders, contingency expenditures and appropriate fee enhancements. Conducts project risk assessments and escalates risks to provide visibility and solutions.
• Subcontractor Relationship & Strategy:
  Builds relationships with the subcontractor community to develop long-term partners. Drives the selection process of qualified subcontractors and develops overall subcontractor strategy for the work program.
• Preconstruction:
  Leads preconstruction discussions with clients at a leadership level. Leads internal team and collaborates with external partners to develop contractual obligations, such as complete estimates with contingencies, schedules, constructability, staffing plan and business plan.
• Project & Schedule Review:
  Oversees all components of project and schedule review to ensure contractual obligations are met and team members are accountable.
• Resource Management:
  Ensures staffing levels are sufficient relative to contractual commitments and schedules; plans and adapts resource management as needed.
• Community & Industry Engagement:
  Leads industry relationship building, represents the organization on boards and helps promote the company’s interests.
• Leads and promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion within JE Dunn, aligning with non-discrimination policies.

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to conduct effective presentations – Advanced
• Proficiency in MS Office – Intermediate
• Thorough knowledge of project processes and how each supports successful project completion
• Proficiency in project management and accounting software such as CMiC – Advanced
• Proficiency in required construction technology – Advanced
• Ability to apply Lean process and philosophy – Advanced
• Ability to manage budgets, maximize profitability, and generate future work – Advanced
• Ability to complete estimating and productivity analysis
• Demonstrated track record of successful project completion from start to finish – Advanced
• Knowledge of MBE, WBE, and SBA regulations
• Knowledge and application of corporate risk management policies
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field
• In lieu of the above, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

• 15+ years construction management experience (Preferred)
• 5+ years people management experience (Required)
• Demonstrated success in leading multiple large or…