Job Description: McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
Project Director Position Description
Job Title: Project Director
Reports To: Vice President, Operations
Location: Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Diego, or Newport Beach
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is the oldest privately held national construction company in the country. We are a 100% employee-owned top 10 ENR company with the goal of being the best builder in America. Unlike many firms of our size, we are true builders; a fact which our clients appreciate since they continually come to us with their most complex building challenges. We provide general contracting, construction management, design-build and self-perform service nationwide. The firm has full-service offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Phoenix, Denver, Las Vegas, St. Louis, San Diego, Newport Beach, San Francisco and Sacramento and has built in nearly every state with projects ranging in size from $1 million to $1 billion.
Position Summary:
The Project Director role is an exciting, challenging role for which only the best builders are considered. This position manages large utility scale solar projects usually overseeing 2 to 5 projects simultaneously across the business unit. Ultimately, the Project Director is responsible for the P&L on each project; the Project Director manages all levels of risk for each project under his or her control.
This role requires up to 50% travel to solar projects throughout the country.
Key Responsibilities
Will manage multiple job-site staff members remotely, ensuring proper oversight and development of multiple levels of staff.
Serve as a liaison between the office and field, while coordinating staffing and movement of field personnel
Review and approve project team on-site setup, including facilities layout, equipment, and materials for self-perform scopes
Monitor receipt of subcontractor bonds and periodically review status of subcontractor management, change order processing and shop drawings
Maintain a thorough understanding of the McCarthy/Owner contract and oversee the entire field operation to achieve contract compliance
Assist the project staff in the development of the construction schedule.
Monitor schedule performance
Responsible for P&L on each project. Become thoroughly knowledgeable of projected costs, contingent liabilities and contingent savings/increased profits
Establish/maintain a good relationship with owner, design team and Subcontractors
Oversee quality management program to achieve contract compliance and a quality project
Independently review schedule, looking for ways to expedite construction and predict problems
Champion job site safety effort, motivating the on-site team in the implementation of McCarthy safety guidelines
Recommend self-improvement programs that may assist employees in their professional and personal development
Recommend self-improvement programs that may assist employees in their professional and personal development.
Maximize McCarthy's visibility in surrounding community.
Identify potential clients and take necessary action to achieve additional sales.
Assist the Marketing Department in the preparation of presentations and interviews; participate in interviews.
Implement all applicable Safety Programs and EEO/Affirmative Action Programs.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Engineering required
Direct experience leading multiple solar construction projects in excess of 75M.
15+ years of progressive experience in construction management for a large scale general contractor.
Self-perform experience is strongly desired.
In-depth knowledge of intricate solar construction principles/practices required.
Experience leading multiple successful project teams, including development of direct reports and maintaining relationships with external entities.
Advanced knowledge of construction principles/practices required
Experienced dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors and/or self-perform work
Experience leading successful project teams, including development of employee and maintaining relationships with external entities
For California locations only, the salary range for this position is: $141,000 - $176,000. This does not include possible bonus and other benefits which can impact total compensation. Compensation offered may vary based on work location, experience, qualifications, specialty, training, and market and business considerations, among other factors.
McCarthy Building Companies is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
