SENIOR PROJECT DIRECTOR
SENIOR PROJECT DIRECTOR
Job Description
General Role Description
The Senior Project Director (SPD) is the team leader on all development services provided by the company.
He/she is responsible for establishing the project goals for each service provided and managing in-house
resources and outside consultants and contractors to meet these goals. The SPD also has the
responsibility to establish, maintain and manage client expectations and be the primary contact for all
client communications. He/she is also fully responsible for the communication, refinement and
implementation of the company Development Performance Model throughout the course of all assignments.
The SPD is also responsible for building and maintaining strong customer relationships; being aware of
and analyzing potential customer requirements while researching and understanding competitors and
market share.
Required Skills and Responsibilities
The Senior Project Director has overall responsibility for all assigned company services. The SPD must
determine what internal and external resources are required for each assignment and manage these
resources in an expeditious manner to maximize client satisfaction and company internal profit. The SPD
shall exhibit forthrightness, be proactive and adhere to all other company core competencies in the execution
of his/her duties both within and outside of the company. The SPD must also maintain internal and external
communications to keep both the client and the company senior management informed on the progress and
status of all assigned services.
A. Communication and Leadership
1. Maintain communication with the Client and DOO on the status of the project including schedule,
budget, quality and related issues.
2. Establish lines of control and authority within the development team and develop the
communication plan to be used throughout the assignment.
3. Communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, with the Client and the project team in order to
achieve the desired results.
4. Obtain the trust and respect of the Client and project team in order to be an effective team leader.
5. Be proactive to identify potential problems and provide leadership in resolving issues as they
arise.
6. Lead the Client and project team through issues where there is a lack of understanding,
knowledge and expertise.
B. Management Skills and Responsibilities
1. Supervise and direct the work of the Project Team.
2. Establish and maintain client and team expectations and success outcomes.
3. Present information in a clear and concise manner using both standard JHG formats and specific
project related information.
4. Be proactive to identify potential problems and provide leadership in resolving issues as they
arise.
5. Manage the flow of information and maintain complete project records.
6. Lead the Client and project team through issues where there is a lack of knowledge or expertise.
7. Based on Client input, define and establish project goals, deal success outcomes and priorities.
8. Manage all aspects of project development to meet established goals:
a. Develop and maintain project scope and control scope creep;
b. Develop and maintain project budget and coordinate estimating;
c. Establish and maintain the development schedule;
d. Establish and maintain the project funding process, funding needs and Cash flow projections;
e. Coordinate and monitor the FF&E procurement process;
f. Coordinate and monitor design disciplines (architectural, interior design engineering, etc.);
g. Coordinate regulatory issues (environmental, codes, zoning, etc.);
h. Develop conceptual construction planning and scheduling.
9. Identify the appropriate external consulting needs to meet the Client’s goals.
10. Manage the due diligence team to develop the JHG “Black Book” deal model.
11. Manage the project team through the due diligence process to uncover all potential problems.
12. Manage the design and documentation process for completeness, compliance with project goals
and adherence to the established scope, budget and schedule.
13. Establish the most appropriate contracting and bidding/negotiating strategy to meet project goals
and desired success outcomes.
14. With the assistance of the Project Manager and Project Director, manage the bidding and
negotiation process:
a. Prepare complete bid packages;
b. Develop thorough bid analyses and buyout logs and provide contractor recommendations for
Client review;
c. Develop value engineering options as needed to maintain project budget;
d. Prepare, negotiate and issue construction contracts.
15. Provide oversight of the Project Manager in the execution of his/her project contract
administration and coordination duties:
a. Review contractor pay applications for completeness and thoroughness;
b. Maintain change order logs and follow established change order procedures;
c. Maintain all project documentation;
d. Assist Accounting with development of monthly cost reports;
e. Communication with the Client on the progress of the project.
16. Provide oversight of the Project Manager in the execution of his/her quality control and project
close-out duties:
a. Verify that all project goals are met;
b. Coordinate punch list procedures and final acceptances;
c. Maintain client satisfaction.
17. Establish, coordinate and track the budget control and draw process with Accounting.
18. Maintain legal considerations including compliance with contract documents and implementation
of all company policies and procedures.
C. Technical
1. Computer proficiency is required in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Word, e-mail
and compnays propriety project management software.
2. General understanding is required in all aspects of architecture, interior design, engineering,
environmental, construction, estimating and accounting in order to lead the project team.
3. Be able to read construction drawings, plans and specifications for all appropriate project
disciplines.
4. Be able to prepare a detailed project scope, development project budget and project time line
schedule.
Outcome Expectations
The role of the Project Director is to establish project goals and to be the leader of the team to meet
those goals. Performance in meeting these requirements will be measured by the following:
The project is completed within budget.
The project is completed within schedule.
The quality of work meets or exceeds the Client’s expectations.
The necessary level of communication has been maintained with the Client and project team.
Project documentation is accurate and up-to-date.
The project meets or exceeds company profit projections.
The core values of the company have been maintained throughout the project.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Manage the project efficiently and effectively to complete the project to the Client’s satisfaction
while maximizing company profits.
Job Description
General Role Description
The Senior Project Director (SPD) is the team leader on all development services provided by the company.
He/she is responsible for establishing the project goals for each service provided and managing in-house
resources and outside consultants and contractors to meet these goals. The SPD also has the
responsibility to establish, maintain and manage client expectations and be the primary contact for all
client communications. He/she is also fully responsible for the communication, refinement and
implementation of the company Development Performance Model throughout the course of all assignments.
The SPD is also responsible for building and maintaining strong customer relationships; being aware of
and analyzing potential customer requirements while researching and understanding competitors and
market share.
Required Skills and Responsibilities
The Senior Project Director has overall responsibility for all assigned company services. The SPD must
determine what internal and external resources are required for each assignment and manage these
resources in an expeditious manner to maximize client satisfaction and company internal profit. The SPD
shall exhibit forthrightness, be proactive and adhere to all other company core competencies in the execution
of his/her duties both within and outside of the company. The SPD must also maintain internal and external
communications to keep both the client and the company senior management informed on the progress and
status of all assigned services.
A. Communication and Leadership
1. Maintain communication with the Client and DOO on the status of the project including schedule,
budget, quality and related issues.
2. Establish lines of control and authority within the development team and develop the
communication plan to be used throughout the assignment.
3. Communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, with the Client and the project team in order to
achieve the desired results.
4. Obtain the trust and respect of the Client and project team in order to be an effective team leader.
5. Be proactive to identify potential problems and provide leadership in resolving issues as they
arise.
6. Lead the Client and project team through issues where there is a lack of understanding,
knowledge and expertise.
B. Management Skills and Responsibilities
1. Supervise and direct the work of the Project Team.
2. Establish and maintain client and team expectations and success outcomes.
3. Present information in a clear and concise manner using both standard JHG formats and specific
project related information.
4. Be proactive to identify potential problems and provide leadership in resolving issues as they
arise.
5. Manage the flow of information and maintain complete project records.
6. Lead the Client and project team through issues where there is a lack of knowledge or expertise.
7. Based on Client input, define and establish project goals, deal success outcomes and priorities.
8. Manage all aspects of project development to meet established goals:
a. Develop and maintain project scope and control scope creep;
b. Develop and maintain project budget and coordinate estimating;
c. Establish and maintain the development schedule;
d. Establish and maintain the project funding process, funding needs and Cash flow projections;
e. Coordinate and monitor the FF&E procurement process;
f. Coordinate and monitor design disciplines (architectural, interior design engineering, etc.);
g. Coordinate regulatory issues (environmental, codes, zoning, etc.);
h. Develop conceptual construction planning and scheduling.
9. Identify the appropriate external consulting needs to meet the Client’s goals.
10. Manage the due diligence team to develop the JHG “Black Book” deal model.
11. Manage the project team through the due diligence process to uncover all potential problems.
12. Manage the design and documentation process for completeness, compliance with project goals
and adherence to the established scope, budget and schedule.
13. Establish the most appropriate contracting and bidding/negotiating strategy to meet project goals
and desired success outcomes.
14. With the assistance of the Project Manager and Project Director, manage the bidding and
negotiation process:
a. Prepare complete bid packages;
b. Develop thorough bid analyses and buyout logs and provide contractor recommendations for
Client review;
c. Develop value engineering options as needed to maintain project budget;
d. Prepare, negotiate and issue construction contracts.
15. Provide oversight of the Project Manager in the execution of his/her project contract
administration and coordination duties:
a. Review contractor pay applications for completeness and thoroughness;
b. Maintain change order logs and follow established change order procedures;
c. Maintain all project documentation;
d. Assist Accounting with development of monthly cost reports;
e. Communication with the Client on the progress of the project.
16. Provide oversight of the Project Manager in the execution of his/her quality control and project
close-out duties:
a. Verify that all project goals are met;
b. Coordinate punch list procedures and final acceptances;
c. Maintain client satisfaction.
17. Establish, coordinate and track the budget control and draw process with Accounting.
18. Maintain legal considerations including compliance with contract documents and implementation
of all company policies and procedures.
C. Technical
1. Computer proficiency is required in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Word, e-mail
and compnays propriety project management software.
2. General understanding is required in all aspects of architecture, interior design, engineering,
environmental, construction, estimating and accounting in order to lead the project team.
3. Be able to read construction drawings, plans and specifications for all appropriate project
disciplines.
4. Be able to prepare a detailed project scope, development project budget and project time line
schedule.
Outcome Expectations
The role of the Project Director is to establish project goals and to be the leader of the team to meet
those goals. Performance in meeting these requirements will be measured by the following:
The project is completed within budget.
The project is completed within schedule.
The quality of work meets or exceeds the Client’s expectations.
The necessary level of communication has been maintained with the Client and project team.
Project documentation is accurate and up-to-date.
The project meets or exceeds company profit projections.
The core values of the company have been maintained throughout the project.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Manage the project efficiently and effectively to complete the project to the Client’s satisfaction
while maximizing company profits.
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Full-Time Regular