Director of Construction & Special Projects Job Dallas area,Texas USA,Management

Director of Construction & Special Projects

DALLAS, TX

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

As Project Manager, you will bring structure, accountability and coordination across departments, consultants, vendors, and project teams. By standardizing project processes and tracking performance metrics, a project manager helps the organization scale efficiently. Establishing a project management position allows senior leadership to focus on strategic decision-making while ensuring the day-to-day project execution is handled with professionalism, discipline and follow-through.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Project Planning and Initiation

Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables
Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget
Establish key milestones and deadlines

Team Coordination and Leadership

Assign tasks and responsibilities to project team members
Facilitate communication and collaboration among team members and departments
Monitor team performance and provide direction or support as needed

Budget and Resource Management

Develop and manage project budgets
Monitor resource usage and control project costs
Identify and resolve budget variances

Timeline and Schedule Management

Create and maintain detailed project schedules
Track progress against deadlines and adjust plans as necessary
Identify and mitigate schedule risks or delays
Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies
Monitor ongoing risk factors throughout the project lifecycle
Implement contingency plans when needed

Stakeholder Communication

Serve as the main point of contact between the project team and stakeholders
Prepare and deliver regular project updates and reports
Facilitate meetings and presentations with internal and external stakeholders

Quality Assurance

Ensure all project deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations
Conduct project reviews, audits, and post-project evaluations
Document lessons learned and best practices
Proactively identify and resolve project issues or conflicts
Escalate concerns appropriately and maintain project momentum
Foster a problem-solving culture within the team

Documentation and Reporting

Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation
Track and report on project performance metrics (KPIs, milestones, deliverables)
Ensure compliance with regulatory or contractual requirements

Project Closeout

Confirm completion of all deliverables
Coordinate final stakeholder approvals
Lead project debriefs and create final reports