Director of Major Projects

We have an exciting opportunity for a Director of Major Projects to join our team in the USA. The Director of Major Projects will oversee the progress of multiple large low voltage projects in a timely and cost-effective way. We are looking for an experienced, reliable leader to handle the budget, organization, implementation, and scheduling of enterprise projects. Ideally, you have handled low voltage, security, and/or structured cabling projects worth $5 million or more.
As our Director of Major Projects, your top priority is to build strong and trusted relationships with our clients and internal stakeholders, while driving & delivering a first-class multi-scope construction program. This position will challenge your abilities as a construction professional and your ability to be creative in addressing complex issues & delivering solutions will be critical in this role. The Director of Major Projects will conduct all aspects of their work at Paladin Technologies in accordance with our Company Values:

• OUR VISION: Innovation through teamwork
• OUR MISSION: We are committed to solving complex technology challenges through the power of an innovative team
• LEADERSHIP MINDSET: Through a mindset of excellence, innovation, and entrepreneurship, we provide customized solutions for our clients while advancing the industry
• PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT: Through our actions of leadership and support, we create an environment for our people to grow to embrace excellence and innovation
• TEAM: Together everyone achieves more through our commitment of accountability, respect, effective communication, and collaboration
• CLEINT FOCUSED: We make it easy for our clients to receive exactly what they expect because we are listening 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Overseeing and directing construction projects from conception to completion within scope and budget while maintaining the highest quality delivery for our clients.
• Reviewing the project in-depth to schedule deliverables and estimate costs.
• Overseeing all onsite and offsite constructions to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations.
• Work with the Discipline/Technical lead to agree on manpower required and forecast and manage labour resources throughout the project.
• Plan and deliver all construction aspects of the projects, working with relevant parties to assist in the formation of a construction strategy.
• Foster strong business relationships with other operations managers to build a pool of local manpower resources.
• Regularly updates clients, stakeholders and executives with reports on the construction progress of projects.
• Attend walkthroughs, site coordination meetings as required.
• Assist Project mangers in development of site mobilisation and demobilisation plans.
• Participate in risk identification and mitigation strategies for all aspects of construction.
• Acts as a resource for Pursuits which involve large and/or long duration construction components.
• Proactively assess risks and ensure compliance with Paladin’s health and safety requirements (exceeds industry standards)
• Monitor adherence to established safety, infection control and risk mitigation protocols by contractors and organizational staff during project implementation.
• Develop and foster internal and external relationships to support talent acquisition.
• Develop and manage schedules, resource plans, procurement, project commissioning, risk mitigation strategies
• Facilitate communication and decision-making among project team members, operations and other stakeholders
• Perform other tasks as required

SUPERVISORY DUTIES;
In accordance with applicable Company policies/procedures and Federal/State laws, will perform the following supervisory responsibilities: planning, assigning, and directing work; coaching and appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. 
PROFESSINAL COMPETENICES;

• Ability to advance business objectives in a consultative manner
• Ability to make independent decisions related to the day-to-day operations.
• Ability to operate in a collaborative work environment.
• Excellent negotiating skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including customer service skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task while working under deadlines and time constraints
• Ability to organize workload for effective implementation, including the ability to multi-task while under deadlines or time constraints
• Ability to write effective business correspondence and present information in one-on-one and small and large group situations.
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures. 
• Ability to function as an effective team member.
• Ability to adapt as the external environment and organization evolves while leading with confidence and positivity
• High degree of discretion and confidentiality

 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10 years’ experience as a Director / Operations Leader overseeing complex security technology projects
• Progressive leadership experience in a construction environment with experience managing projects worth $5 million or more.
• Experience managing low voltage, security, or structured cabling projects
• Progressive leadership experience in construction management and/or operational excellence
• Expert knowledge of building products, construction details, and relevant rules, regulations, and quality standards
• Post-secondary education (Diploma or bachelor’s degree in management desirable)
• Experience in project planning, risk management, cost / schedule management, and methods of analyzing and reporting project performance on financial and other KPI’s as demonstrated
• A valid US Driver’s License and ability to pass pre-employment screens.
• Availability for travel, approximately 30-40%

PREFERRED QUALIFCATIONS;

• Previous direct commercial sales, estimating, or design experience 
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Additional industry certifications

Pay: $190,000 - $220,000 (DOE)
 

BENEFITS:  
Colleagues and their families are covered by medical, dental, vision, company provided basic life insurance and AD&D and short-term disability, telemedicine & virtual counseling.  Voluntary insurances offered include life insurance and AD&D, short-term disability (buy-up option in qualified states), long-term disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance, and HSA & FSA accounts. Colleagues may also enroll in the company’s 401(k) plan.  Colleagues will also receive PTO (paid time off), sick leave, and 7 paid holidays. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 

• Must be able to effectively communicate in English, (ie see, hear, speak and write clearly) in order to communicate with colleagues and/or customers 
• Manual dexterity required for occasional reaching, lifting of light office objects, and operating office equipment 
• Sitting, standing, walking in office environments and construction sites 
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may be required to work at heights over 1.8m (6 feet) 

WORKING CONDITIONS: 
In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

• The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated.  Noise levels are considered low to moderate 
• Will be required to be on site with customers or contractors, with or without Paladin colleagues to manage the expectations and deliverables. Sites range from general office environments to new construction. 
• Driving to customer sites is required 
• Limited overnight travel may be required