Project Director-Industrial Construction
kimmel associatesBrooklyn, NY
$185,000 - $235,000 per year
APPLYProject Director-Industrial Construction
kimmel associatesBrooklyn, NYManager L7
$185,000 - $235,000 per year
Industrial Building ConstructionOther Heavy and Civil Engineering ConstructionCommercial and Institutional Building Construction
APPLY NOWAbout the Company:
Our client is aprivately held design-build contractorspecializing in heavy industrial construction. With approximately$300 million in annual revenue, the company delivers complex projects acrossfood & beverage, agriculture, and industrial processingmarkets.
Projects typically range from$20 million to $200 millionand are executed throughout North America. The company combines deep industry expertise with a hands‑on, collaborative approach to project delivery.
About the PositionWe are seeking an experiencedProject Directorto lead major heavy industrial construction projects from award through completion and closeout.
This is a hands‑on leadership role with overall responsibility forproject execution, safety, schedule, budget, quality, client satisfaction, and team performance. The Project Director will serve as the central leader coordinating clients, engineering, estimating, procurement, project management, construction, subcontractors, vendors, and field teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead overall project execution from award through completion and closeout.
Direct project teams and establish clear goals, schedules, budgets, and expectations.
Build strong client relationships and proactively resolve issues.
Lead planning for manpower, equipment, materials, subcontractors, logistics, and scheduling.
Manage project costs, financial performance, and change orders.
Coordinate engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, commissioning, and turnover.
Identify project risks and develop practical solutions.
Lead Project Managers, Superintendents, Estimators, Engineers, and other project personnel.
Monitor subcontractor and vendor performance.
Manage RFIs, submittals, claims, changes, and other commercial matters.
Maintain strong safety and quality standards.
Communicate project performance, risks, financials, and major issues to company leadership.
Support estimating and business development with constructability, execution, manpower, schedule, and risk input.
Ensure project documentation, turnover, punch lists, and closeout are completed properly.
Requirements:
Significant experience leadinglarge-scale heavy industrial construction projects.
Proven ability to manage projects involving multiple contractors, trades, vendors, and stakeholders.
Strong knowledge of industrial construction methods, sequencing, scheduling, and project controls.
Demonstrated experience managingbudgets, costs, change orders, and financial performance.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to build accountability and team respect.
Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
Ability to make timely decisions and take ownership of project challenges.
Experience infood & beverage, agriculture, industrial processing, or related heavy industrial constructionis highly desirable.
Benefits$185,000–$235,000 base salary
Lucrative bonus program
Profit sharing
Corporate-based leadership role
Approximately 25% travel
Opportunity to lead projects ranging from$20M–$200M
Exposure to major industrial projects throughout North America
Long‑term career opportunity with a privately held company with 100+ years of industry experience
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Level
Manager L7
Salary
$185,000 - $235,000 per year
Location
Brooklyn, NY
Occupation
Construction Managers
Industry
Industrial Building Construction
Posted
2 days ago