Project Director - Contracting

Black & Grey HR is recruiting for a top-tier contracting company. Our client is looking to hire a highly strategic and results-driven Project Director to provide overall leadership and direction for a large-scale, multi-phase mixed-use project. This senior-level role is the single point of accountability for the project's successful execution, from pre-construction through close-out. The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader with a proven track record of delivering complex mixed-use developments on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership & Client Management:Act as the primary senior point of contact for the client, ownership group, and project stakeholders, fostering and maintaining exceptional relationships.Develop and articulate the overall project vision, strategy, and execution plan.Lead high-level negotiations with clients, consultants, and joint venture partners.Provide strategic direction to the entire project team, including multiple Project Managers and Superintendents.Pre-Construction & Planning:Oversee the entire pre-construction process, including value engineering, constructability reviews, and scheduling.Lead the development of proposals and complex contract negotiations.Ensure project logistics, phasing, and sequencing plans are robust and account for the complexities of a mixed-use environment.Financial Management & Controls:Hold ultimate responsibility for the project's financial performance, including P&L management for the project.Review and approve major budget, cost forecasts, and financial reports.Implement and manage rigorous cost control procedures to mitigate risk and maximize value.Authorize significant purchase orders, subcontracts, and change orders.Operational Execution & Oversight:Provide executive oversight of all on-site construction operations.Ensure strict adherence to the project schedule, proactively identifying and mitigating delays.Champion a "Zero Incident" safety culture across the entire project site.Enforce the highest standards of quality control and assurance for all work.Risk Management & Problem Solving:Identify, assess, and develop mitigation strategies for high-level project risksResolve critical path issues and conflicts that impact project objectives.Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and permitting requirements.Team Leadership & Development:Lead, mentor, and develop a large, multi-disciplinary project team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.Manage resource allocation and team structure to ensure project needs are met.RequirementsQualifications & Experience Required:Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.Minimum of 15+ years of progressive experience in the construction/contracting industry, with at least 8-10 years in a senior leadership role overseeing large-scale commercial projects.Demonstrable, direct experience managing multiple mixed-use development projects from conception to completion.A proven track record of successfully delivering high-value projects.Deep expertise in construction means and methods, project financing, budgeting, and scheduling.Technical Skills:Mastery of project management software.Strong financial acumen with experience managing complex project P&L.Expert knowledge of building codes, standards, and construction law.Competencies & Personal AttributesExecutive Presence: Ability to command respect and confidently interact with C-level executives, investors, and public officials.Strategic Thinker: Sees the "big picture" while understanding the details that drive success.Decisive Leader: Able to make high-stakes decisions under pressure.Exceptional Negotiator: Skilled in conflict resolution and achieving favorable outcomes.Superb Communicator: Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.Proactive & Agile: Anticipates challenges and adapts strategies in a dynamic environment.