Project Director - Religious & Cultural

Job description

Overview

Haskell brings to Religious & Cultural projects the scale to facilitate needs around the globe, as well as the highly skilled workforce to execute the extremely detailed finishes that grace houses of worship. Our design‑build heritage makes us a leader in providing turnkey services from design to project delivery, but it also enables us to fill the gaps between architects and contractors, and our capacity for Value Engineering and regionalization allows us to convert a client’s known methods and materials to locally available options.

Job Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for overall project profitability and client satisfaction, both during execution and post‑completion. You are accountable for all aspects of project performance, including business development, design, construction, financial management, scheduling, quality, contractual obligations, and administration, while ensuring alignment and balance between design and construction.

Sales Assembles and leads proposal response team and develops the proposal strategy and budget

Manages and coordinates response efforts for RFQ, RFP, and preparation of proposals

Writes/reviews/edits proposal content

Reviews/edits design, scope, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and schedules

Establishes prices and fees

Leads presentation of proposal and prospect follow‑up

Negotiates contract terms with clients

Delivery Directs preparation of conceptual estimate and periodic revisions

Develops procurement and delivery strategy and schedules

Authorizes advance procurement of long‑lead items where advantageous, securing client authorization as necessary

Leads design kick‑off meeting

Directs overall project design and permitting activities, working through A/E Project Principal

Assures that conceptual estimate is used as a basis for project design

Leads client design review meetings

Reviews drawings and specifications prior to each issuance

Establishes a broad, overall strategy for construction

Approves construction project management organization and assignment of key individuals

Orients Construction Project Manager, when assigned, to project objectives, strategies, and client relationships

Directs preparation of, and approves all schedules including design schedule, master project schedule, construction progress schedule, and periodic schedule revisions

Makes key decisions affecting schedule, consulting with clients as appropriate

Directs preparation of and approves detailed cost estimates

Assists in the resolution of discrepancies or conflicts between conceptual and detailed estimates

Participates in the construction kick‑off meeting

Review project status, budget, and schedule with the Construction Project Manager on a regular basis

Participates in client changes and negotiations as needed

Reviews Summary Cost Reports

Visits the project site periodically

Solicits client feedback

Post Delivery Leads team feedback and lessons learned sessions

Develops post‑completion client follow‑up strategy, including major warranty/rectification items and pursuit of repeat business opportunities

Education & Years of Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field

Minimum of 10 years of experience in design‑build with religious & cultural facilities

To thrive in this role, you'll need:

Demonstrated experience across engineering and construction within the religious & cultural sector

Strong leadership and management capabilities, effectively guiding teams and driving project success

Applies sound business acumen and organizational skills to manage priorities, resources, and project deliverables

Builds and maintains strong interpersonal relationships with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams

Leads client presentations and supports business development efforts through effective sales and communication skills

Communicates clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, across all levels of the organization

Negotiates contracts, scope, and project changes to achieve favorable outcomes while maintaining client satisfaction

Develops accurate project estimates and pricing strategies to support profitability and competitiveness

Manages and maintains project schedules, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with project goals

Benefits

At Haskell, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, professional development opportunities, and more.

Environmental Factors and/or Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand‑eye coordination, and arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status. Haskell will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessities. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification. Haskell is a Drug‑Free Workplace.

Responsibilities (Spanish)

En este puesto, usted fungirá como Director de Proyecto, responsable de liderar, gestionar y supervisar proyectos grandes y complejos desde la concepción hasta la finalización. Proporcionará dirección estratégica, asegurará la alineación con los objetivos organizacionales y guiará a equipos multidisciplinarios para entregar resultados de alta calidad dentro del presupuesto y el cronograma establecidos. Este puesto requiere habilidades sólidas de liderazgo, comunicación y experiencia técnica. Responsabilidades del Puesto:

Proporcionar liderazgo, estrategia y dirección general para los proyectos asignados

Supervisar la planificación, programación, presupuestación y asignación de recursos del proyecto

Servir como el principal punto de contacto para clientes, partes interesadas y liderazgo ejecutivo

Asegurar que todas las fases del proyecto se ejecuten en cumplimiento con normas contractuales, regulatorias e industriales

Liderar equipos multidisciplinarios, incluidos ingeniería, construcción, operaciones y funciones de apoyo

Gestionar riesgos del proyecto, identificar problemas de manera proactiva e implementar estrategias de mitigación

Supervisar negociaciones de contratos, actividades de adquisición y gestión de proveedores

Revisar y aprobar documentación del proyecto, reportes, propuestas y entregables técnicos

Monitorear métricas de desempeño del proyecto y asegurar el cumplimiento de estándares de calidad, seguridad y operación

Facilitar la comunicación entre equipos internos, socios externos y liderazgo senior

Apoyar el desarrollo de talento, desempeño del equipo y mentoría del personal del proyecto

Representar a la organización en reuniones, presentaciones y discusiones de alto nivel

Otras funciones asignadas Educación/Experiencia:

Licenciatura en Ingeniería, Administración de la Construcción, Negocios o campo relacionado (requerida)

Más de 10 años de experiencia en gestión de proyectos, incluidos proyectos grandes o complejos

Experiencia previa liderando equipos multidisciplinarios (requerida)

Experiencia en entornos de ingeniería, construcción o proyectos industriales (altamente beneficiosa)

Conocimientos, Habilidades, Licencias y Certificaciones:

Fuertes habilidades de liderazgo, comunicación y toma de decisiones

Conocimiento experto en metodologías de gestión de proyectos, presupuestos y programación

Dominio de software de gestión de proyectos como MS Project o Primavera (preferente)

Capacidad para gestionar múltiples prioridades en un entorno de ritmo acelerado

Fuertes habilidades de negociación, resolución de conflictos y gestión de partes interesadas

Certificación PMP preferente, pero no requerida

Factores Ambientales y/o Requisitos Físicos: El trabajo es principalmente en oficina con visitas periódicas a obra. Debe poder caminar, estar de pie, subir y levantar hasta 25 libras según se requiera.

Qualifications (French)

Dans ce rôle, vous agirez à titre de Directeur de projet, responsable de diriger, gérer et superviser des projets importants et complexes, de la conception à la réalisation. Vous fournirez une orientation stratégique, assurerez l’alignement avec les objectifs organisationnels et guiderez des équipes multidisciplinaires afin de livrer des résultats de haute qualité dans les délais et budgets établis. Ce poste exige de solides compétences en leadership, communication et expertise technique. Responsabilités du poste :

Fournir leadership, stratégie et orientation générale pour les projets assignés

Superviser la planification, l’échéancier, le budget et l’allocation des ressources du projet

Servir de point de contact principal pour les clients, les parties prenantes et la haute direction

S’assurer que toutes les phases du projet respectent les exigences contractuelles, réglementaires et les normes de l’industrie

Diriger des équipes multidisciplinaires incluant ingénierie, construction, opérations et fonctions de soutien

Gérer les risques du projet, identifier les enjeux de manière proactive et mettre en œuvre des stratégies d’atténuation

Superviser les négociations contractuelles, activités d’approvisionnement et gestion des fournisseurs

Examiner et approuver la documentation du projet, rapports, propositions et livrables techniques

Suivre les indicateurs de performance et assurer le respect des normes de qualité, sécurité et opération

Faciliter la communication entre équipes internes, partenaires externes et direction

Soutenir le développement du personnel, la performance des équipes et le mentorat des membres du projet

Représenter l’organisation lors de réunions, présentations et discussions de haut niveau

Toute autre tâche connexe Formation/Expérience :

Baccalauréat en génie, gestion de la construction, administration ou domaine connexe (exigé)

Plus de 10 ans d’expérience en gestion de projets, incluant des projets importants ou complexes

Expérience préalable dans la direction d’équipes multidisciplinaires (exigée)

Expérience en environnement d’ingénierie, construction ou projets industriels (un atout important)

Connaissances, compétences, permis et certifications :

Excellentes compétences en leadership, communication et prise de décision

Maîtrise des méthodologies de gestion de projets, budgétisation et planification

Connaissance de logiciels de gestion de projets tels que MS Project ou Primavera (souhaitée)

Capacité à gérer plusieurs priorités dans un environnement dynamique

Solides compétences en négociation, résolution de conflits et gestion des parties prenantes

Certification PMP souhaitée, mais non obligatoire

Facteurs environnementaux et/ou exigences physiques : Le travail est principalement en bureau avec des visites ponctuelles sur le chantier. Le titulaire doit pouvoir marcher, rester debout, grimper et soulever jusqu’à 25 livres au besoin.

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Worksite address

salt lake city, UT, 84193, US

Who can apply

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