Project Director - Construction
CRB · Columbus, OH, United States · Posted Jul 6, 2026
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The CRB Project Director (PD) is a role that while directly reporting to the Director of Construction Leader. Project Director develops and implements a plan to deliver the required project and services in the most effective and efficient manner possible and may oversee a single large project or multiple projects. This position is responsible for supporting business operations, negotiating contracts, working with estimating, bidding, profit/loss of assigned projects, and supervision of project staff.
Candidates must be willing to travel to project sites around Columbus, Lexington, Indianapolis, Cleveland, and Louisville
Responsibilities
Project Leadership
Develop Execution Strategy
Creative new ways for successful delivery
Set the project up for success.
Establish CRB Culture and Core Values
Communicate with sponsor/stakeholders/business leaders during the project.
Provide overall leadership and direction to the team.
Design/Pre-con Leadership - Build a healthy, high-performing team (CRB, Sub-consultants, Owner, and Trade Partners)
Embody a "One Team" "Lean” “We're all in this together" mindset.
Bring experience, insight, and how-to guidance to help the entire team succeed.
Monitor team health. Intervene as needed. Includes internal team, external partners, and client.
Manage end-to-end delivery of projects. (Chartering, Safety, Design, Pre-Construction, Permitting, Construction, Document Control, Procurement, C&Q, Automation, Consulting), and through the warranty period
Ensure the CRB Team understands and maintains Standard of Care throughout the project.
Assure client and CRB policies and procedures are followed, as well as all applicable laws.
Ensure all required management tools, systems, and best practices are set up and utilized.
Ensure all KPI's met: Safety, Pre-Planning, Execution, Customer Satisfaction, Quality, Schedule, Profitability, etc.
Provide input to build strategies, logistics, and sequencing. Coordinate with A/E to ensure proper flow of required packages.
Project Execution
Lead the CRB team and the owner through Business Case Alignment and Chartering Phases
Lead PEP Development
Partners with preconstruction group to plan the project for success (e.g., constructability, procurement, logistics planning, scope reviews, budgeting and costing).
Ensure all pertinent logistics are incorporated into the phasing, design, and construction plans.
Develops, manages, and maintains schedules and timelines.
Constructability / Planning options
Accountable for monthly financial / schedule reports for all assigned projects
Monitor and approve costs / Cost forecasting input / authorize expenses/workflows (in accordance with CRB Signing Limits)
Develops, monitors, tracks, and negotiates project costs to ensure projects are successful and profitable.
Ensure all the work done during pre-con carries over seamlessly into the field.
Ensure all pre-mobilization activities are completed including PEP, BEP, site requirements, permitting, etc.
Lead team to create a coordinated procurement plan including LLE, Trade Partners and Subcontractors, enabling work, etc.
Encourage the team to develop ETOP early in the project to ensure timely delivery upon project completion, i.e., plan the closeout at the beginning, not at the end.
Lead estimate development and facilities reviews and input. Control scope creep / “nice to haves.”
Spot-check quality documents, field reports, and logs for completeness and accuracy.
Participate in site Safety walks and ensure the project team is using appropriate tracking software. Establish rapport with client's site safety reps and include them in on-site safety walks.
Develops a project-specific, quality management plan, monitors work sites, and identifies and addresses concerns or issues that do not meet quality standards. Completes quality work documentation and forms to ensure compliance with contracts.
Participate in Pull Planning sessions, internally and externally, creating clarity and common understanding.
Creates and validates financial forecasts of costs for upcoming activities and projects.
Ensures the financial interests of the company are protected while maintaining positive client relationships.
Client Relationships
Build and maintain positive relations with clients.
Manage client interactions on projects.
Identify and resolve potential conflicts.
Conduct regular Principal-level meetings focused on KPIs and succeeding together.
Solicit candid feedback from clients on CRB performance and follow through as needed.
Negotiates and manages development and execution of the client's prime contract, subcontracts and vendor agreements.
Sell Work / Business Development
Identify opportunities with both new and existing clients.
Applies market knowledge to determine business growth opportunities.
Participate in major pursuits, often acting as pursuit lead while developing and implementing strategies and action plans.
Understand the client's negotiating strategy and work to maximize CRB's…