Project Director
$148,300–$266,900 year
RemoteLittle Rock, Arkansas, United States
Job Summary
Lead complex federal, DoD, and industrial megaprojects from design through construction and turnover. Manage overall project coordination, schedule and budget control, risk management, and interface with owners, designers, contractors, and stakeholders. Develop integrated project schedules, oversee procurement packages, and handle on-site works execution while mitigating risks and resolving issues. Provide decision-making support to clients and senior management, lead change and claims management, and mentor project teams. Support obtaining occupancy permits and formal project closeout activities. Requires substantial on-site presence at client and federal facilities with travel as needed; based near Little Rock, Arkansas for a 4–5 year contract.
Required Qualifications
- 15+ years of experience managing federal, DoD, or industrial megaprojects of similar scope and complexity (industrial production facilities preferred)
- Demonstrated experience leading at least three completed industrial projects that included procurement of contractors, management of on-site works, and obtaining occupancy or taking-over certificates
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or a related field
- Strong commercial, contractual, and risk-management skills
- Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and coordinate across owners, designers, EPC/GC contractors, and government stakeholders
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to brief senior and client audiences
- Ability and willingness to deploy to client and federal sites for extended periods during critical project phases
- Must be able to pass a general background check
- Must be able to speak fluent English
Desired Qualifications
- PMP, CCM, or equivalent project management certification highly preferred
- Prior experience on defense manufacturing, ammunition/energetics, or other high-hazard process facilities
- Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and integrated master scheduling
- Familiarity with federal acquisition and installation access processes
- ability to speak Korean is a plus
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