Project Director
Key Skills for This Role
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Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent construction experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- 15+ years of progressive experience in commercial or institutional mechanical and/or plumbing construction, including 8+ years in project management or senior construction management .
- Proven experience managing large-scale mechanical/plumbing projects, including project financials, scheduling, manpower, productivity, contract administration, change orders, claims, and risk management.
- Demonstrated experience leading and developing project management teams and representing the contractor in owner/client negotiations and other high-level project matters.
- Experience with complex institutional projects, CPM scheduling, BIM/VDC, prefabrication, and schedule/productivity impact analysis preferred.
Project Planning & Execution
Transition the project from preconstruction into a clear execution plan.
Develop and manage project plans focused on safety, quality, schedule, budget, and productivity.
Oversee field leadership, BIM coordination, prefabrication planning, and productivity tracking.
Support the development and monitoring of CPM schedules.
Client & Contract Management
Serve as the primary company representative in client-facing discussions.
Manage changing conditions, contract modifications, entitlement matters, and change-order negotiations.
Conduct contract risk analyses and ensure required notices and documentation are completed.
Assess and document schedule, cost, and labor productivity impacts.
Financial & Resource Management
Coordinate project staffing, manpower, equipment, and other resources.
Review job costs, manpower data, productivity, forecasts, and cost-to-complete projections.
Partner with Project Managers and billing personnel to ensure accurate and timely monthly billings.
Proactively manage the cost and productivity effects of schedule delays or compression.
Team Leadership
Assemble and lead a high-performing project team, including Project Managers, Project Engineers, Project Assistants, and safety and quality personnel.
Establish clear responsibilities and performance expectations.
Mentor team members and promote accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
Safety, Quality & Compliance
Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and compliance.
Investigate significant safety or quality concerns and implement corrective actions.
Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Proven experience leading large-scale mechanical and plumbing construction projects.
- Strong knowledge of project planning, job costing, forecasting, labor productivity, and CPM scheduling.
- Experience with contract administration, risk management, change orders, claims, and entitlement.
- Demonstrated ability to lead project teams and deliver work safely, on schedule, and within budget.
- Exceptional client-facing, negotiation, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong commitment to safety, quality, accountability, and operational excellence.
Additional Notes
This role requires regular on-site presence at the University of New Mexico College of Medicine project.
Other duties may be assigned based on project and business needs.
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Benefits Overview
- Health & Welfare: Company Paid medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, accident & sickness benefit, basic group life and AD&D, and Employee Assistance Program Time Off Benefits: Paid vacation, company-paid holidays, and paid sick leave Financial Benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Reasonable Accommodations If you need assistance or accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] or your dedicated recruiter with the job title and requisition number.
- Employment Eligibility Candidates must have current work authorization in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
- Third-Party Recruiting Disclaimer Legence and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies; any such submissions without a prior signed agreement authorized by Legence Holdings LLC's CHRO or Director of Talent Acquisition will not incur fees and are considered property of Legence.
- Pay Disclosure & Considerations Where pay ranges are indicated, please note that a successful candidate’s exact pay will be determined based relevant job -related factors, including any of the following: candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as geographic and market considerations. We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive compensation for all employees and comply with all applicable salary transparency laws.
- Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Legence and its affiliate companies are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital or familial status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, other non-merit-based factors, and any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations. EEO is the Law
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