Job Descriptions

PROJECT DIRECTOR - SPECIAL PROJECTS

JOB DESCRIPTION

General Summary 

The Project Director - Special Projects is responsible for organizing and managing the execution phase of special projects and making sure that essential tasks are completed on-time, within the estimated budget for the project and in compliance with contracted project specifications and requirements.

Responsibilities of Position: Duties include but are not limited to:

Organizational Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate per 4Wall quality standards in all work activities
• Achieves operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews
• Implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards
• Meets Systems financial objectives by forecasting requirements, scheduling expenditures and analyzing variances

Personal Responsibilities

• Act as a Project Manager for all Special Projects, recommend staffing needs, and oversee scheduling of contracted Project Technicians
• Coordinate projects that require support from multiple offices
• Interface with Sales regarding project budget and margin goals
• Conduct post mortems on key or large-scale projects
• Approval of expense reports, mileage reports and travel requests for your team
• Other duties as assigned.

Team Responsibilities

• Ensure that all employees, vendors, outside contractors, etc. are operating in a safe manner that meets OSHA standards and other regulatory requirements.  Ensure that employees feel comfortable reporting any work place hazards or safety concerns
• Will meet defined objectives, provide timely reporting, training, coaching and discipline

Key Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years in supervisory and leadership experience managing various types of teams.
• Minimum 5+ years in lighting industry, special project experience required. 
• Must have a clear understanding and proven track record of operating/leading a business from all aspects, with emphasis on sales
• Computer literacy, facilities systems and financial management required.
• Knowledge of operations, including security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations. 
• Must possess outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong ability to speak with poise
• Must have exceptional leadership skills and ability to direct, coach, mentor, and develop team members
• Must be a strong motivator, with ability to execute strategic direction for the company and influence others in support of the strategy
• Must adhere to all company policies, SOPs, and other management directives. 

Physical Requirements

The job duties and tasks of this position require the employee to regularly sit. The employee may choose to stand and move within their working area. Regular use of computer monitors and a keyboard/mouse will be required. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 2 pounds. Other physical requirements of the job include the ability to communicate. Generally, the employee will be in a temperature-controlled work environment set for general comfort.

Availability

• Must be available to work in the evenings and weekends, as required.

Position Location and/or Territory and Travel

• Position will require travel

Position Type

• Full-Time/Regular
• Based on the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), management has analyzed this position and determined it to be exempt due to the Administrative Exemption.