Project Director

The Project Director will report to a senior operations executive and provide strategic leadership across a portfolio of active projects. The successful candidate will drive financial performance, contract administration, project controls, and operational consistency across multiple regions.

• Lead commercial operations, project controls, and contract administration across a multi-region portfolio.
• Drive financial accountability through forecasting, budgeting, cost control, and performance reporting.
• Develop and implement standardized operating procedures and best practices across projects.
• Oversee contract execution, change management processes, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Partner with project leadership teams to support successful project delivery and operational performance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop regional teams while ensuring appropriate resource allocation and workload management.
• Champion technology adoption, reporting tools, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and visibility.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Lead a national portfolio with executive-level visibilityDrive operational excellence across high-value projects

For the Project Director we are seeking:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience within construction operations, commercial management, project controls, or project leadership.
• Proven success leading large project portfolios, multiple business units, or geographically dispersed teams.
• Strong commercial acumen with expertise in budgeting, forecasting, project financials, procurement, and contract administration.
• Experience implementing operational improvements, governance frameworks, and standardized processes.
• Advanced knowledge of project management and construction technology platforms, including Procore and similar systems.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence organizational performance and drive strategic initiatives.

Our client is a well-established and highly respected organization operating within the construction and development sector. Known for delivering large-scale projects and maintaining a strong reputation for operational excellence, the business continues to expand its footprint across multiple markets. The company fosters a collaborative, results-driven culture and offers significant opportunities for leadership, professional growth, and long-term career progression.

• Competitive executive-level compensation package.
• Performance-based incentive opportunity.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities.
• Exposure to complex, high-profile projects across multiple regions.
• Opportunity to play a key role in a growing and evolving organization.
• Collaborative culture with strong executive visibility and influence.