Director of Project Management

Job description

Fann Contracting, Inc., a family-owned heavy-civil construction company headquartered in Prescott, Arizona, is seeking a highly experienced Director of Project Management to lead and oversee our project management department. This is a key leadership position responsible for ensuring consistent project implementation and execution, financial performance, scheduling discipline, and team development across a diverse portfolio of heavy-civil infrastructure work.

The Director of Project Management is responsible for leading and overseeing the project management function across multiple heavy-civil construction projects. This role provides executive-level leadership on high-priority work and ensures projects are delivered in compliance with contract requirements, budget, schedule, quality, and safety standards.

The ideal candidate brings 15+ years of experience managing complex public and private construction projects, a proven ability to lead and mentor project management teams, and deep expertise in heavy-civil operations. This position works closely with operations, estimating, field leadership, and executive management to drive consistent, high-performing project execution.

Minimum Education, Experience & Training:

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (required)

Minimum of 15 years of construction project management experience

Significant experience delivering DOT, FAA, FHWA, Public Works, and similar agency projects

Experience managing both public agency and private commercial/residential construction projects

Proven leadership experience managing and developing project management teams

Strong knowledge of heavy-civil project controls, contract administration, and cost management

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects and teams in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with underground utilities

Earthmoving and mass grading operations

Rock excavation and rock operations

Paving and crushing operations

Asphalt hot plant operations

Technical & Software Proficiency:

Microsoft Word and Excel

Construction project management platforms (e.g., HeavyJob, Procore)

Estimating and job cost tracking systems (e.g., HeavyBid)

Standard construction documentation, including RFIs, submittals, pay applications, change orders, and project closeout documentation

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and oversee the project management department, including project managers, project engineers, technicians, contracts, and support staff

Establish and maintain standardized project management processes, controls, and reporting practices

Provide oversight of project planning, budgeting, forecasting, job cost management, and schedule adherence

Ensure compliance with contract requirements, agency standards, and internal procedures

Support project teams with execution strategies, issue resolution, and problem-solving

Oversee contract administration, including prime and subcontract reviews, change management, claims prevention, and risk mitigation

Support preconstruction efforts, including plan and specification reviews, risk assessments, scheduling, budgeting, and project setup

Monitor project performance and proactively address cost, schedule, quality, safety, and compliance issues

Collaborate with operations leadership to drive consistency and performance in project execution

Coordinate closely with estimating, field leadership, and executive management

Maintain strong relationships with clients, agencies, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders

Mentor and develop project management staff and promote a culture of accountability and results

Conduct performance evaluations for project management personnel

Oversee project closeout processes and ensure complete documentation and archiving

Support mid-project and post-project lessons learned initiatives

Compensation and Benefits:

Competitive salary (compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications)

Medical, dental, and life insurance

Voluntary vision and short-term disability insurance

Paid vacation, sick leave and company holidays

Company profit-sharing bonus

Company vehicle

We are an EEO/AA, E-Verified and Drug-Free Employer.

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level or work being performed by the person assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job related disability, or any other protected group status.

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Worksite address

prescott, AZ, 86304, US

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