Construction Project Director

Construction Project Director

Department: Construction

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Hamden, CT

Compensation: $120,000 - $130,000 / year

Cotton Holdings, Inc., is a diversified holding company with subsidiaries that provide property restoration and recovery, construction, roofing, logistical support, temporary workforce housing, and culinary services to public and private entities worldwide. Cotton combines this diverse suite of services with top talent, innovative technology, and a large inventory of company-owned assets, to offer clients a total solutions package in support of disaster events and large development projects, including complex work environments.

Position requirements and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• To develop and nurture business relationships with adjustors, property owners, facility managers and any other clientele that can provide commercial work.
• To prepare scopes of work, estimates, executed contracts, initiate operations/production, file management, remain point of contact and collect invoiced amounts.
• Will coordinate with the Regional Marketing Director and the Regional Operations Manager to create synergies within the region.
• Must communicate with the project managers to ensure each project is functioning as planned and that the service quality is at the company's highest standard.
• Must adhere to company protocol, policies, accounting procedures and reporting requirements.
• Writing the estimates within the guidelines of Cotton and ensuring that a contract is signed.
• Determining necessary steps to begin the production of the job while project management and additional resources are being deployed.
• Determining when to extend beyond standard protocol to resolve any potential issues or secure potential work.
• Completion of Change Orders and communication of them to the project manager.
• Determining the best way to meet the needs of the client and the adjustor.
• Winning in a competitive bidding situation.
• Conflict resolution with customers / adjustors.
• Performance of field staff.
• Changes in scope; timely submittal of invoices; timely collection of invoices.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of commercial construction experience.
• 5+ years in a senior project management or leadership role overseeing large, complex projects.
• Experience managing multi-million-dollar construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Proven leadership experience managing Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, and field teams.
• Strong P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and project financial oversight.
• Proficient in Xactimate.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, contracts, and scopes of work.
• Experience with scheduling, procurement, subcontractor management, change orders, billing, and WIP reporting.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards, quality control, and risk management.
• Proven organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build strong client and team relationships.
• Experience working with property owners, insurance adjusters, consultants, and other key stakeholders.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Ability to travel extensively and respond to emergency/disaster deployments as business needs require.

This Job Description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent(s). It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent(s) may be asked to perform other duties as requested.

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