About This Role
Directing the overall planning, execution, and successful delivery of large, complex construction projects or multiple concurrent projects from preconstruction through final closeout is the core of this role. This position is accountable for establishing project strategy, leading high-performing teams, and ensuring exceptional performance in areas such as safety, quality, client satisfaction, budget, schedule, risk management, and operational excellence. The Project Director serves as a senior leader who provides direction across all phases of the project lifecycle and helps ensure that project objectives are achieved in alignment with the company's standards, values, and business goals.
Responsibilities
- Lead the overall planning, execution, and successful delivery of large, complex construction projects or multiple concurrent projects from preconstruction through final closeout
- Establish project strategy
- Lead high-performing teams
- Ensure exceptional performance in the areas of safety, quality, client satisfaction, budget, schedule, risk management, and operational excellence
- Provide direction across all phases of the project lifecycle
- Help ensure that project objectives are achieved in alignment with Skanska’s standards, values, and business goals
- Work closely with clients, project executives, project managers, superintendents, preconstruction teams, design partners, consultants, and trade partners to develop execution plans, resolve complex issues, and drive successful project outcomes
- Oversee financial and operational performance
- Monitor project risks and opportunities
- Support commercial and contractual strategy
- Maintain strong stakeholder relationships throughout the life of the project
- Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across teams and partners
Requirements
- 10+ years track record of delivering on-time projects
- 10+ years of experience maintaining or exceeding planned profit targets for projects
- 10+ years creating and maintaining a culture of safety
- 10+ years' experience developing a culture of quality assurance and control
- 10+ years managing and developing successful teams
- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management/Engineering or 8 years equivalent experience plus a minimum of 12 years prior relevant experience
- Not currently or in the future require employment sponsorship by the company
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Support for physical, financial, and emotional well-being
- Competitive base salary
- Excellent bonus program
- 401(k)
- Employee ownership program
- Career development and growth support
Important Details
- Background check required
About the Company
Skanska uses knowledge and foresight to shape the way people live, work, and connect. With more than 135 years in the making, it is one of the world’s largest construction and project development companies. With operations in select markets throughout the Nordics, Europe, and the United States, global revenue totaled $15.9 billion in 2024. Skanska in the U.S. operates 28 offices across the country, with its headquarters in New York City. In 2024, the U.S. construction sector generated $8.2 billion in revenue, and the U.S. development sector’s net investments in commercial projects totaled $224 million. Together with its customers and the collective expertise of its 6,300 teammates in the U.S. and 26,300 globally, the company creates innovative and sustainable solutions that support healthy living beyond our lifetime.
