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Project Director - Sacramento

Field Operations — Sacramento, CA


McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is one of America's premier commercial construction companies. Our reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on building high-performing teams that collaborate with clients and industry partners starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. With offices and employees nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types including healthcare, education, renewable energy, marine, water/wastewater, commercial office and retail, hospitality/entertainment and airports. Originally founded as a family business in 1864, today we are proud to be 100 percent employee-owned.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage job-site staff members remotely, ensuring proper oversight and development of multiple levels of staff
  • Serve as a liaison between office and field, coordinating staffing and movement of field personnel
  • Review/approve project team on-site setup
  • Monitor receipt of subcontractor bonds and periodically review status of subcontractor management, change order processing and shop drawings
  • Maintain a thorough understanding of the McCarthy/Owner contract and oversee the entire field operation to achieve contract compliance
  • Assist project staff in development of construction schedule and monitor schedule performance, looking for ways to improve/expedite
  • Become thoroughly knowledgeable of projected costs, contingent liabilities and contingent savings/increased profits
  • Establish/maintain good relationships with owner, design team and subcontractors
  • Oversee quality management program to achieve contract compliance and a quality project
  • Champion job site safety effort, motivating the on-site team in the implementation of McCarthy safety guidelines
  • Recommend self-improvement programs that may assist employees in their professional/personal development
  • Maximize McCarthy's visibility in surrounding community
  • Identify potential clients and take necessary action to achieve additional sales
  • Assist the Marketing Department in the preparation of presentations and interviews and participate in interviews
  • Implement all applicable EEO/Affirmative Action programs

Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering required
  • In-depth knowledge of intricate commercial construction principles/practices required
  • Direct experience leading multiple construction projects of $75M+
  • 15+ years progressive experience in construction management for a large-scale general contractor
  • Self-perform experience preferred
  • Experience leading multiple successful project teams, including development of direct reports and maintaining relationships with external entities
  • Experienced dealing with subcontracts and subcontractors
  • Excellent organizational, team management, problem-solving and motivational skills
McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

For California locations only, the salary range for this position is: $147,000 - $180,000. This does not include possible bonus and other benefits which can impact total compensation. Compensation offered may vary based on work location, experience, qualifications, specialty, training, and market and business considerations, among other factors.