Regional Director of Project Management

Southcentral Regional Director Of Project Management

The Southcentral Regional Director of Project Management will oversee project management operations across multiple regional offices and lead the successful delivery of large-scale construction projects for a multi-state geographical region. PM leadership and oversight will involve successful communication and collaboration with all levels of Project Managers, regional leadership, and field teams. This role will provide strategic leadership, manage a varied portfolio of projects, and ensure alignment with company goals, contractual obligations, budgetary considerations, safety standards, and quality expectations.

The Regional Director of Project Management will assess project risks, implement best practices, enhance efficiencies, and initiate continuous improvement to drive consistent project execution across the assigned region.

Strategic Leadership And Oversight

• Lead and manage a team of Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, Project Engineers, and field operations staff across the region.
• Develop and execute regional project management strategy, ensuring alignment with company values, goals, and objectives.
• Establish and implement best practices, processes, and tools to optimize project communications, execution, performance, and profitability.
• Provide strategic oversight and leadership in the planning, design, execution, and closeout of regional projects.
• Develop and maintain key relationships with clients, contractors, designers, and internal stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and a continuous improvement mindset across all project sites.

Operational And Project Management

• Oversee the planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution of construction projects from inception to completion. Ensure projects remain within scope, budget, and planned timeline.
• Ensure standardization in project tracking, documentation, and reporting across the region.
• Ensure effective project delivery by maintaining strict adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and be proactive with project adjustments, as necessary.
• Work closely with sales and operations teams to forecast project pipelines and the allocation of resources. Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth project execution.
• Manage and monitor financial performance, cost controls, and profitability of projects.

Client And Stakeholder Relations

• Serve as the primary point of escalation for project-related issues within assigned region. Liaise with senior executives, clients, and stakeholders throughout the project life cycle.
• Manage client / customer expectations, facilitate regular status update meetings, and provide frequent updates regarding project status, milestones, performance, forecasts, and strategic recommendations.
• Maintain per project documentation and reporting utilizing internal systems (such as SharePoint) for historical reference and continuity.

Team Development And Supervision

• Lead, mentor, coach, and professionally develop a high performing team of project managers and support staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations and encourage and implement improvements as needed to foster a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess and improve team effectiveness.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning. Provide coaching and professional development opportunities to encourage retention.
• Practice and demonstrate MEI values and lead by example.

Compliance And Safety

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including safety standards, building codes, and environmental requirements.
• Promote a safety-first culture and insist all projects adhere to company safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor project safety, MEI performance, and customer relations.

Financial Management

• Manage Project budgets and financial forecasts, ensuring projects are delivered within allocated financial constraints.
• Ensure cost control measures are implemented and budget variances are identified and addressed promptly.

Minimum Qualifications (Experience, Skills, and Education):

• Bachelor's degree in project management, construction management, engineering, business administration or a related field highly preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or other Project Management certification preferred; OSHA 30-Hour certification helpful.
• Ten (10) plus years' experience in project management within the construction, machinery moving, or related field.
• Five (5) plus years in a senior leadership role; extensive experience supervising multiple projects and leading diverse crews in a safety-sensitive environment necessary.
• Proven experience managing multiple large-scale, complex construction projects simultaneously.
• Extensive knowledge of project management methodologies, contract negotiation,…