Project Director

About the Opportunity

Why Manhattan?

Manhattan Construction Company is a family of builders committed to developing teams who do the right thing for our projects, our clients, and each other. Every year, we celebrate team members who have been with the company for 10, 20, 30, and even 40-plus years. What is it about Manhattan that makes people stick around for decades?

We offer large company benefits and professional development opportunities with the care and concern of a family-owned business. At Manhattan, you get:

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• A positive, friendly, and team-oriented workplace with caring leadership.
• Professional development and leadership programs.
• To work on exciting projects for your community.
• Security and stability working for a financially strong company.
• More opportunities to grow your career through our multiple U.S. office locations and affiliated companies.

Check out the details in our Career Development Booklet on our website: www.manhattanconstructioncareers.com

If Manhattan sounds like the place for you, share your resume with us!

Position Summary

The Project Director serves as the main point of contact for both new and existing clients, driving business success from project acquisition through to execution, while managing an annual portfolio exceeding $100M in revenue. This role emphasizes upholding the Manhattan Guiding Principles, fostering team growth, delivering exceptional project results, ensuring high client satisfaction, and leveraging performance to secure repeat business and attract new client opportunities. The Project Director is accountable for delivering high-quality services and driving business growth through a balanced “doer-seller” approach:

The "doer” component, which accounts for the majority of the role, involves leading the project team through tasks such as project administration, financial performance management (including change management, reporting, billings, cash flow, etc.), schedule adherence, risk mitigation (covering legal, claims, safety, quality, etc.), relationship management, team development and cross-functional collaboration. In this capacity, the Project Director oversees the operations and administration of assigned projects, ensuring overall project success and profitability. The "seller” aspect of the role, which runs parallel with the “doer” responsibilities, is critical in securing new business and expanding client relationships. Project Directors will establish themselves as trusted subject matter experts with clients, driving repeat business and identifying new opportunities. They leverage their team’s strong performance to drive sales volume and revenue growth.

Success in this role is measured by the Project Director’s ability to deliver exceptional project outcomes while actively contributing to the company’s sales efforts with both new and existing clients.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

Project Directors leverage their extensive construction experience and strong interpersonal skills to effectively manage all phases of the construction process, including project pursuit, preconstruction, construction, and ongoing client engagement.

Major duties and responsibilities include:

• PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT AND TEAM MANAGEMENT:
• PROJECT PLANNING & EXECUTION:
• SALES & CLIENT FOCUS:

Job Skills & Abilities Guidelines

Strong understanding of the construction industry
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other relevant software
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
In-depth knowledge of financial operations
Excellent leadership, time management, and organizational skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
Ability to delegate work appropriately
Strategic thinking and visionary skills

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field
18 years of extensive experience in management or construction operations
Proven record of managing multiple client accounts
At least 10 years of experience in an operations and sales leadership role

Working Conditions and Physical Efforts

Adaptability to varying weather conditions and physical demands of construction sites (e.g., walking, climbing, bending, etc.)
Ability to physically stand, bend, sit for extended periods, and squat throughout the day
Ability to repeat the same movements
Ability to communicate effectively to participate fully in meetings, video conferences, and phone calls
Ability to compose, send, and reply to emails and written correspondence
Must be able to lift, pull, or move up to fifty pounds at a time
Travel may be required, primarily in the metropolitan area but sometimes domestically (must have a valid Driver’s License)
Exposure to characteristic construction site hazards

About Company

Founded in 1896, Manhattan is a top-ranked national construction services firm that provides preconstruction, construction management, program management, general building, and design-build services. Manhattan’s award-winning portfolio includes mission-critical, sports, healthcare, government, education, laboratory, aviation, transportation, convention, casino, and hospitality facilities. Manhattan is a:

• 20-time Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC)
• ABC 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Top Performing Contractor
• Ten-time STEP Diamond Safety Award Winner
• 2017, 2021, and 2022 National Safety Pinnacle Award winner
• 2023 Great Company To Work For (Oklahoma Magazine)

Under the fifth generation of Rooney family ownership and headquartered in Oklahoma, Manhattan focuses on building trust and building excellence. We pride ourselves on our uncompromising commitment to ethical conduct, safety, and making fiscally sound business decisions to support our clients’ long-term goals, team members, and project partners. For the same reasons we have so many tenured team members, we also have been fortunate to work with many clients for decades, some for over half a century.

Attention All Third-Party Agencies, Headhunters, and Recruiters

Manhattan Construction will not accept candidate submission by unsolicited third parties through this site or any company email address. All unsolicited candidates presented to Manhattan Construction will be considered the property of Manhattan Construction. Manhattan Construction will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited candidates, nor will a contractual relationship be formed by the submission. Manhattan Construction only forms contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established business relationship and with whom we have in place a signed agreement. All contact with Manhattan Construction from third parties must be through our Human Resources Recruiting department. Outside recruiters are asked not to contact our hiring managers directly. Any contact made outside of the Manhattan Construction Human Resources Recruiting Department by a third party will cancel any future business relationships between the third party and Manhattan Construction.