1156 Director of Project Management and Construction

Company: Gillian Executive Search
Location: Jackson
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED BUT WE WORK ON SEVERAL JUST LIKE IT SO FEEL FREE TO REACH OUT. The Director of Construction and Project Management will lead our client’s professional team through all phases of project planning, design, preconstruction, development, construction, and be responsible for budget development, tracking and reporting. WE RECENTLY FILLED THIS POSITION but stay tuned as we will be adding more positions to this client organization soon: REPORTS TO: Chief Operating Officer KEY RELATIONSHIPS Internal: Our client's Leadership and Staff; External: Third Party Vendors, Government Agencies, Clients, Partners ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS Minimum ten years construction project management experience, with emphasis in commercial / hotel construction. Construction Management degree preferred, but not required if candidate has extensive relevant experience. Representation of our client with architects, contractors, authorities having jurisdiction and other project stakeholders Collaboration with project team, as needed or directed by our client Lead efforts to select consultants and contractors for a variety of projects Work collaboratively with team members to develop project scopes of work to convey to contractors work to be priced and executed. Coordinate owner-decision making efforts throughout the course of projects Lead quality control efforts on behalf of our client Evaluate pay applications of architects, contractors, and consultants Maintain project comment tracking logs to track and ensure that input and direction is adequately captured and acted upon Facilitate construction cost estimate reconciliation Participate in value engineering work sessions Develop and update project cost reports, and project expense projection models Develop, review, manage, and use project schedules in an effective manner Participate in plan reviews with Authorities Having Jurisdiction Solicit, review, analyze estimates and cost proposals from contractors and a variety of vendors Expedite and communicate information on behalf of ownership during the course of projects Assist in the negotiation of change order requests and prepare change orders for approval by our client. Perform and document field observations Facilitate project closeout, punch lists, commissioning, and maintain manuals, spare parts etc. REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES Commitment, initiative, and attention to detail Project estimation and contingency planning Financial project analysis and reporting Proven leadership and effective management, both in the project realm and in other contexts Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proficient in Microsoft office suite as well as project management software (Procore, or similar) PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands & work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to walk and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and requirements are essential job functions. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their direct report. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship. Compensation: Based on experience. Will evaluate each candidate according to the minimum and maximum needs of the position. Please contact Kipp Gillian | Gillian Executive Search to be considered for this position. Gillian Executive Search is a retained agency in hospitality development and construction management

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