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About the Role

The Architectural Director (AD) will lead a team of senior project managers, project managers, field staff, and support staff across various projects, managing them at a strategic level. The AD is the primary point of contact, responsible for managing project teams, resources, and financials to ensure projects deliver stakeholder value, meet industry best standards for quality and safety, and are completed on schedule, on budget, and meet technical and contractual requirements.

Responsibilities

Reports to and receives strategic project (P&L) guidance from the assigned Vice President of Strategic Operations.
Receives functional and technical guidance from the Director of Project Services.
Provides direction to assigned project reports including senior project managers, project managers, field staff and assigned support staff across various projects.
Acts as the principal contact for the project scope of work with Customers and Lemartec management throughout the duration of the project.
Maintains contact with management personnel from suppliers, subcontractors, and governmental agencies as appropriate.
Maintains management-level relationships with other participating entities responsible for performing services in connection with the project, including organizations in the community.
Assists BD in developing win plans, preliminary project execution plans, estimating plans, proposal plans, proposals, and contract formulation.
Reviews draft prime contract and proposal documents.
Develops prime contract strategy and plan.
Participates in prime contract negotiations including the negotiations of client/customer deliverables and the schedule for such deliverables.
Ensures proper and clear Division of Responsibility (DOR) and integrated work processes.
Establishes an appropriate, integrated organizational structure, including off-project functional and specialist support.
Defines and communicates roles, responsibilities and authorities to project team members and the Customer to ensure project completion in a safe manner, within budget, on schedule, and in conformance with the appropriate standards, specifications and applicable regulatory requirements.
Ensures scope, design basis and objectives are defined, best practices/lessons learned reviewed, detailed work plans, schedules, budgets and procedures are established, including: Project Execution Plan and Contract Management Plan.
Obtains concurrence by the members of the project team, functional management and the Customer.
Promotes the use of constructability reviews during project execution.
Monitors and controls all contractual commitments to ensure that all work is being performed in accordance with the specifications, drawings and terms of the contract, that a trend program is in place, and that change orders and claims are processed in a timely manner.
Implements and maintains a change management control system.
Ensures that all Customer communications on the prime contract are documented.
Facilitates with project team the development, communication, implementation, update and continual use of the Project Execution Plan.
Reviews and approves Project Control systems which measure progress / performance, provide early warning of deviations from Plan, and identify corrective actions to be taken.
Identifies quality requirements and ensures the proper processes are identified and implemented to achieve contractual quality commitments.
Assesses customer perception of quality on a regular periodic basis.
Oversees the Environmental, Health & Safety program for both the office and field work environments including contractor and subcontractor activities.
Ensures design is in accordance with EH&S laws and regulations applicable to the project.
Oversees the Document Control and Records Management function.
Coordinates the documentation and software turnover package to the client at the end of the project.
Ensures that customer standards for documentation and electronic files are maintained as appropriate.
Reviews and approves bid tabulations for commitments on all major purchase orders, contracts, and sub-contracts, and approves critical changes to these documents in accordance with the delegated commitment authority.
Directs the preparation and presents the Project Status Report (PSR) to Lemartec management.
Monitors cash flow to minimize the use of Lemartec capital resources on the project.
Informs the Customer of the current and anticipated cash requirements.
Establishes and controls the budget for non-reimbursable project costs.
Assists in the training of new project managers and other project personnel in key positions through both formal training courses and on-the-job training.
Establishes a plan to provide training opportunities for project personnel.
Promotes the management concept of Continuous Improvement (CI) among all members of the project team.
Leads the CI process for the Customer and Lemartec.
Promotes, monitors and mentors the concept of Total Installed Cost (TIC) through project progressing.
Initiates, promotes and continually practices team building.
Conducts periodic project and Customer meetings consistent with the project communications plan to promote and facilitate communication, review progress/performance, discuss issues and facilitate problem resolution.
Develops communication plan to ensure effective communications between the project team, the Customer and off-project operations, Functional Management and Lemartec Senior Management.
Manages the documentation of all turnover activities and obtains Customer's final acceptance of the work.
Oversees the preparation and submittals the Final Project Report to Lemartec management and the Customer, closing out the prime contract.
Manages the strategic aspects of large engagements and mitigates any risk.
Oversees Project Managers and managers working on client engagements within practice.
Reviews high-level deliverables across practice.
Ensures engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures take place for all practice engagements.
Provides leadership to practice across all assigned projects.
Develops, implements, and maintains sound business practices.
Develops and implements strategic objectives for practice that are aligned with the Lemartec strategic initiatives.
Consolidates and analyzes profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates and utilization across practice.
Helps create pipeline forecasts and broad-based financial picture for practice.
Addresses and resolves all billing issues.
Ensures practice meets or exceeds budgeted financial objectives, including revenue and gross margin.
Develops and meets revenue and other financial goals for practice.
Accurately forecasts revenue, profitability, margins, bill rates and utilization across practice.
Manages the negotiation of contract pricing when necessary.
Provides leadership and guidance in all aspects of the sales cycle.
Takes a lead role in monitoring the identification and development of strategic accounts.
Involves, as appropriate, Business Development in order to achieve sales goals.
Manages business development on a strategic level for practice.
Grows long-term relationships with clients and capitalizes on equity and partnership opportunities.
Keeps practice informed of changes and newsworthy events within Lemartec.
Communicates relevant practice information to the Director of Construction Operations.
Handles difficult personnel situations with discretion, HR advice, and respect.
Promotes Lemartec via industry conferences and local business organizations.
Evaluates and redesigns practice offerings.
Guides clients on technical solutions.
Reinforces a team approach on client projects and internal initiatives.
Supports and solicits input from all team levels.
Ensures regular team and practice events occur outside the office.
Communicates with clients to identify needs and evaluate business solutions.
Continuously seeks to increase customer satisfaction and deepen relationships.
Maintains lasting client relationships and resolves issues at a senior level.
Enforces performance evaluation and career development programs.
Guides Project Managers on career planning importance.
Creates an environment for professional growth.
Assigns tasks to managers that enable growth opportunities.
Reviews status reports of Project Managers; addresses issues as appropriate.
Provides expertise to internal teams and task forces.
Enforces standard policies and procedures.
Maintains knowledge of Lemartec organization, policies, QA/QC, Safety, and industry processes.
Organizes and staffs project teams effectively within a matrix organization.
Applies knowledge of front-end activities, including Best Practices, Constructability, Risk Analysis, Contingency Evaluation, and Estimate/Proposal Review Process.
Uses Lemartec standard tools and procedures for Project Controls, Financial Management (PSR, Sage), Automation, Records Management (Procore), and Root Cause Analysis.
Develops and implements project baselines: Scope Definition, Roles/Responsibilities, Estimates, Resource-Loaded Schedules, Progress/Performance Metrics, Reports, and Action Tracking.
Demonstrates business and commercial awareness, including cash flow management and conserving Lemartec capital.
Experienced in Project Execution Plan development, Continuous Improvement, Schedule Management, Prime Contract/Subcontract formulation, Risk Analysis, Negotiations, Change Control, Cost Trend Programs, Documentation Management, Insurance, and Bonding.
Possesses strong oral, written, graphic communication, and presentation skills.
Conducts effective meetings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.
15 years of experience as an Architectural Project Manager on commercial and/or industrial projects.
5 years of experience as an Architectural Director.
Ability to travel within the U.S.
Experience managing projects exceeding $250M in value.
Design-build project experience.
Experience with budget control and value engineering.
In-depth knowledge of all design disciplines, specifications, and drawings.
Proficiency in planning and scheduling using Primavera P6.
Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite – Excel, Word, Outlook.
Working knowledge of standard construction accounting software – Viewpoint Vista, Sage 300 CRE, etc.
Working knowledge of standard Project Management software – Procore.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
High degree of professionalism and strong work ethic.
Preferred Bilingual: English/Spanish

Skills

Project Management
Budget Management
Schedule Management
Contract Negotiation
Risk Management
Client Relationship Management
Team Leadership
Financial Analysis
Business Development
Strategic Planning
Communication Skills
Presentation Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Problem-Solving
Change Management
Quality Assurance
Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) Program Management
Document Control
Records Management
Cost Control
Value Engineering
Design-Build Project Experience
Primavera P6
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Construction Accounting Software (Viewpoint Vista, Sage 300 CRE)
Project Management Software (Procore)
Continuous Improvement (CI)
Total Installed Cost (TIC)
Team Building
Constructability Reviews
Project Execution Plan Development
Schedule Management
Prime Contract/Subcontract Formulation
Risk Analysis
Negotiations
Change Control
Cost Trend Programs
Documentation Management
Insurance
Bonding
Oral Communication
Written Communication
Graphic Communication
Meeting Facilitation

Location

Multiple locations

Work Type

Onsite

Experience Level

Director Level
Senior Level

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Benefits

Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount
Discounted National Gym Membership Network
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
Military Leave, including Benefits Continuation
Employee Assistance Program
Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage
Emergency Travel Assistance Program
Group legal plan

About the Company

Founded in 1979, Lemartec is a national general contractor and construction management firm and is part of the General Building group within MasTec’s Clean Energy and Infrastructure segment.
As MasTec’s vertical construction arm, Lemartec delivers complex projects across industrial, aviation, power, and large commercial markets.
Led at the segment level by Manny García-Tuñón, the General Building Operating Group represents MasTec’s vertical construction capabilities and serves as the platform for future growth in this space.
As a MasTec company, Lemartec maintains international capabilities and strategic partnerships throughout the Americas and the Caribbean, enabling the execution of some of the most complex projects in the industries we serve.
Through MasTec’s network of more than 22,000 professionals and subject matter experts in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction across over 400 locations throughout North America and the Caribbean, Lemartec is uniquely positioned to serve a diversified customer base.
With experience across all 16 disciplines of construction, Lemartec combines deep technical expertise with the strength, scale, and financial backing of MasTec to successfully deliver projects of any size and complexity.
The General Building operating group is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment.
The CE&I segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across our renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building operating groups.
Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.
MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years.
With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments.
Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #17 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #20 Transportation Contractor).

Equal Opportunity

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.
It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.