About this opportunity
Haskell lists this Project Director - Religious & Cultural opportunity in salt lake city, Utah. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
At Haskell, you’re not just joining a company, you’re joining a nationally recognized Top Workplace where diverse perspectives and inclusive thinking drive stronger outcomes. Whether you’re starting out, growing your expertise, or leading the way, you’ll find a culture grounded in trust, driven by excellence, and built to support your goals. Here, you’ll have the opportunity, flexibility, and sense of belonging to grow your career your way—while making a real impact.
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.
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.
Job Responsibilities:
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 either Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related
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
At Haskell, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, professional development opportunities, and more. Join us and be part of a team where your contributions make a difference.
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.
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Worksite address
salt lake city, UT, 84193, US
Who can apply
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