About this opportunity
Fessler & Bowman Inc lists this Director of Project Management opportunity in smyrna, Tennessee. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Culture & Philosophy
Fessler & Bowman is a fast-paced and culture-focused industry leader in specialty concrete and civil earthwork. When we talk about culture at F&B, it is not just a plaque hanging in our lobby. Our values are our driving force and have allowed us to build a phenomenal team delivering best in class products to our customers.
Open & Constructive
Take Pride in Our Product
Relentless Commitment
Care About Our Customers
Team Success
Summary
The Director of Project Management ensures every project is well planned, well managed, financially controlled, and executed with strong alignment between project management teams and field operations. This role owns regional project delivery performance by driving forecasting discipline, schedule integrity, margin protection, risk mitigation, and team capability development. The Director serves as the chief integrator between preconstruction, project execution, and field production to ensure operational excellence and predictable financial outcomes in the assigned Business Unit(s). In conjunction with the other Business Unit level directors, this role leads the successful execution of the developed business strategy through validated risk assessments, business development, and managerial and operational excellence.
Key Roles of the Director of Project Management
Development & Mentorship of PM TeamBuilds bench strength through structured coaching and succession planning
Conducts project reviews and financial coaching sessions
Establishes performance standards and accountability systems
Develops next-level leadership capability within PM ranks
Provides guidance to project management team leaders to ensure succession pipeline is maintained
Through consistent mentorship, provides clarity and transparency to the team regarding organizational opportunities
Project Planning & Preconstruction AlignmentEnsures seamless transition from estimating to operations
Validates scope, budget, staffing, and schedule prior to mobilization as provided by project management team leaders
Aligns project teams and field leadership before execution begins
Confirms appropriate tracking mechanisms are in place and consistent with best practice prior to commencement
Develops and maintains project management staffing alignment based on current booked work and Business Unit Growth Plan
Serves as the Operations representative in the Go/No Go process at the BU Level
Confirms risk assessments, project backlog and workloads of the operations team, and confirms mark-up ranges for new pursuits at the BU Level
Schedule Management & Regional CoordinationOversees master scheduling discipline across projects
Ensures inter-project coordination and resource optimization
Intervenes early when schedules drift or constraints arise
Client, Vendor & Stakeholder ManagementMaintains, builds and develops executive-level client relationships
Resolves escalated disputes and contractual matters
Ensures vendor alignment and performance expectations
Serves as a primary executive point of contact for clients, vendors, and stakeholders at the BU level, in collaboration with business development, estimating, and regional leadership
Financial Control, Forecasting & Risk ManagementDrives cost-to-complete accuracy and margin protection
Owns Work-in-Progress (WIP), backlog, and cash flow projections
Mitigates contract risk and identifies change order exposure early
Leads corrective action on underperforming projects
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Alignment with Field OperationsCreates alignment between PMs and Field Operations leadership
Eliminates silo behavior between office and field and scopes
Ensures production plans reflect financial and schedule targets
Collaborates with the Director of Field Operations in the development of strategic regional plan
Process & System DevelopmentImproves project controls, reporting systems, and governance standards
Standardizes forecasting discipline and documentation practices
Procore utilization compliance
Project Execution & Quality PerformanceEnsures project teams meet safety, quality, and customer expectations
Ensures project reviews and post-project lessons learned are completed by project teams
Protects company reputation and repeat business
Cascades Regional safety expectations to management teams
Strategic Oversight & Cross-Functional CoordinationCoordinates Alignment of business development, estimating, operations, finance, HR, and safety functions
Participates in regional planning and growth initiatives with a specific focus on the assigned Business Unit(s)
Ensures PM organization supports long-term business strategy
Education, Experience & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field preferred
10+ years in the construction industry, specialty contractor experience preferred
Leadership and management experience required
Strong knowledge of construction drawings, contracts and scope of work required
Experience with Procore preferred
OSHA 30 preferred
Strong written and oral communication skills
Travel
Travel may be required for visiting job sites as well as other office locations. The anticipated travel amount for this role is under 30%.
Work Environment
As the Director of Project Management, you will be subject to various work environments. These environments include office and field settings. Employee must be comfortable with sitting for an extended period.
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401k with company contributions
Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
Fessler & Bowman is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Worksite address
smyrna, TN, 37167, US
Who can apply
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