Project Principal

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWe’re hiring a Project Principal to develop work in Miami and Palm Beach, shepherd the pre-construction process and lead the project team during construction through transition to the Service Department. Project Principals are Accountable for 100% success in every project they are involved with. In addition to meeting the expectations of Dowbuilt in work quality, estimate and schedule, this includes being accountable for the successful experience and satisfaction of the client and architect throughout the project. Technical and Managerial responsibilities can vary significantly from project to project depending on the size, location and project team.WHAT YOU’LL DOAs a Project Principal, you’ll be responsible for: LeadershipDemonstrate the level of commitment and work ethic you expect in employees by embodying itMaintain awareness of, and reinforce use of all Dowbuilt Systems and documented SOPsRepresent the company in the community and on each project by establishing and nurturing professional and personal relationships with architects and clients that are built on trust and respectCollaborate with Talent Acquisition Team to interview and place project management and superintendent team members for assigned projectsBusiness DevelopmentAdhere to Dowbuilt Criteria for developing work and apply it to applicable regionPartner with the Regional Principal or at least one other Principal in contract negotiations for new workUpdate projects you are responsible for regularly in the Project ListCollaborate with the Marketing team on all business development related information and appropriate brand guidelinesAttend weekly Business Development and Principal MeetingsProject Team ManagementProject Financial PerformanceResponsible for individual project performance in all aspectsPartner with regional Dowbuilt partners to collaborate on manpower and schedulingResponsible for providing consistent support and strategic leadershipQuality/Schedule/Estimate and ‘Promise’ to the clientEnforce the discipline of revisiting the Promise throughout the course of the project and to lead the team in further collaboration/clarification if necessaryInitiate process with Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents and Operational Teams to align on strategies for project success at IPR meetingsCollaborate with the PM and Super to develop and implement plans for resource management – including team structure, scheduling, site crew, estimating resources, planning resources, etc.Make Safety a priority, always. Set the example for safety at the highest levelVisit project site regularly, interact with crew and maintain regular contact with the clientsParticipate in project close-out and turn-overLead the project team in terms of project/client strategyParticipate in client/architect/designer discussions in coordination with the PM Review all project purchase orders, discuss risks with PM, sign for approvalIdentify potential subcontractors and suppliers, evaluate and provide feedback on subcontractor performance in company databaseTRAVEL: Frequent local and national travel is required. 50-75% of time, depending on project locations.WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED To be successful as a Dowbuilt Project Principal, you’ll need:Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, building science, or equivalent related professional experienceAt least 10 years’ experience in construction (high-end residential preferred)General knowledge of basic jurisdictional functions including permitting, inspections (including special inspections)Ability to recommend appropriate consultants to support projectGeneral working knowledge of Accounting/ERP softwareAbility to read and interpret architectural drawingsProficiency with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word)Experience with web-based solutions such as Smartsheet, ShareFile, Slack and Asana is preferredFamiliarity with Bluebeam and/or Adobe Acrobat is preferredValid driver’s licenseMust be able to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide variety of peopleLead construction teams with a positive attitude and collaborative approachRemain current on industry trends and innovations, share knowledge among project teamsESENTIAL FUNCTIONSAbility to work minimum Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm, not including commute timeMust have reliable transportation to get to/from work safely and on timeMust comply with Dowbuilt’s drug and alcohol policyMust pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screenDemonstrates discretion and treats all proprietary company information as strictly confidential outside, and in some cases within, the companyMaintain the credibility of Dowbuilt by operating with integrity and accountabilityLead in ways that improve and promote quality throughout the companyU.S. work authorizationWHAT WE OFFERWe are a fun, easygoing bunch of professionals who take a lot of pride in the work we do. We acknowledge the contributions and talents of our team members by providing benefits that support you at work and in life:Competitive pay commensurate with skills and experience100% paid Medical, Dental, Vision, short-term disability and $50k in basic life insurance for full-time employees – 1st of the month following DOH35% Medical and 30% Dental + Vision coverage for eligible dependents401(k) retirement savings plan with 3% employer safe harbor contribution8 paid holidays each year, no waiting periodPaid Time-Off (PTO) – 2.31 hours per week to start (120 hours annually) with an increase to this accrual each January with years of service up to max 192 hours/24 days annuallyMentorship and career development opportunitiesAnnual discretionary bonusWHO WE AREDowbuilt is a construction company founded in 1980, and today our talented teams can be found from coast to coast. We excel at cutting-edge, innovative, never-been-done-before residential projects and home service—all of which require precision and impeccable attention to detail. We work with top architects, and our builds are regularly featured in publications such as Architectural Digest, Architectural Record, and Dwell.The Dowbuilt culture is one of care—care for our employees, clients, and the talented craftspeople we partner with—resulting in care for the incredible designs we bring to life.HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACTWe’re committed to investing in our team members’ ongoing professional development, and as a leader with Dowbuilt, you play a big part in ensuring that your team has equal opportunity to play to their strengths, fill gaps in knowledge and grow professionally.Effective career development requires two-way, open communication between employee and manager. This means expectation setting happens on both sides, along with support, mentorship, and goal setting at regular intervals. Find out how you can take your own career to the next level and inspire the next generation of talent with Dowbuilt.

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