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    "description": "<p>Since 1963, through the relentless commitment of our talented team members working together to achieve success, Fessler &amp; Bowman, Inc. has grown to become an Engineering News Record Top 100 Specialty Contractor and Top 20 Concrete Contractor in the U.S.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><em>Our Culture &amp; Philosophy:</em></span></p>\n<p>Fessler &amp; Bowman is a fast-paced and culture-focused industry leader in specialty concrete and civil earthwork.  When we talk about culture at F&amp;B, it is not just a plaque hanging in our lobby. Our values are our driving force and have allowed us to build a phenomenal team delivering best in class products to our customers.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Open &amp; Constructive</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Take Pride in Our Product</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Relentless Commitment</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Care About Our Customers</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Team Success</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><em>Summary:</em></span></p>\n<p>The Director of Project Management ensures every project is <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">well planned, well managed, financially controlled, and executed with strong alignment between project management teams and field operations.</span></p>\n<p>This role owns regional project delivery performance by driving forecasting discipline, schedule integrity, margin protection, risk mitigation, and team capability development. The Director serves as the chief integrator between preconstruction, project execution, and field production to ensure operational excellence and predictable financial outcomes in the assigned Business Unit(s).  In conjunction with the other Business Unit level directors, this role leads the successful execution of the developed business strategy through validated risk assessments, business development, and managerial and operational excellence.</p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><em>5 Key Roles of the Director of Project Management:</em></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Development &amp; Mentorship of PM Team</span>\n<ul>\n<li>Builds bench strength through structured coaching and succession planning</li>\n<li>Conducts project reviews and financial coaching sessions</li>\n<li>Establishes performance standards and accountability systems</li>\n<li>Develops next-level leadership capability within PM ranks</li>\n<li>Provides guidance to project management team leaders to ensure succession pipeline is maintained.</li>\n<li>Through consistent mentorship, provide clarity and transparency to the team regarding organizational opportunities.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Project Planning &amp; Preconstruction Alignment</span>\n<ul>\n<li>Ensures seamless transition from estimating to operations</li>\n<li>Validates scope, budget, staffing, and schedule prior to mobilization as provided by project management team leaders</li>\n<li>Aligns project teams and field leadership before execution begins</li>\n<li>Confirms appropriate tracking mechanisms are in place and consistent with best practice prior to commencement.</li>\n<li>Develops and maintains project management staffing alignment based on current booked work and Business Unit Growth Plan</li>\n<li>Serves as the Operations representative in the Go/No Go process at the BU Level</li>\n<li>Confirms risk assessments, project back log and workloads of the operations team, and confirms mark-up ranges for new pursuits at the BU Level</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Schedule Management &amp; Regional Coordination</span>\n<ul>\n<li>Oversees master scheduling discipline across projects</li>\n<li>Ensures inter-project coordination and resource optimization</li>\n<li>Intervenes early when schedules drift or constraints arise</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Client, Vendor &amp; 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The anticipated travel amount for this role is under 30%.</p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><em>Work Environment:</em></span></p>\n<p>As the Director of Project Management, you will be subject to various work environments. These environments include office and field settings. Employee must be comfortable with sitting for an extended period.</p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><em>Benefits:</em></span></p>\n<p>Fessler &amp; Bowman is proud to provide eligible Team Members with the following benefits:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Medical, dental and vision insurance</li>\n<li>401k with company contributions</li>\n<li>Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><em>Recruitment Process:</em></span></p>\n<p>The recruitment process will include a phone screen, in-person meeting, and a pre-employment background check and drug test.</p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Fessler &amp; Bowman is an Equal Opportunity Employer</span></p>",
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