Job Description
Job Overview
Skanska is searching for a dynamic Director of Special Projects to lead fast-paced, high touch projects in our Special Projects Group (SPG). This is an opportunity to build a meaningful career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to share our culture of diversity and inclusion.
Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. We build in many different verticals. Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose – we build for a better society.
Skanska's values —Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer and Care for Life—are deeply engrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our D&I efforts.
The Director of Special Projects provides overall leadership for multiple projects by dedicated Project Management Teams. They will be instrumental in assembling, developing, and guiding these teams from pursuit to closeout. They will plan and oversee all aspects of the project lifecycle including budgeting, scheduling, organization, implementation and execution ensuring projects are delivered safely, ethically, and in compliance with all federal, state and local laws. They will oversee a smooth transition from the estimate/pre-construction phase to construction in order to protect the bid position.
This role plays a strategic part in business development for the Seattle Market. SPG is positioned as a key driver for cultivating new client relationships and expanding existing ones. A successful candidate will be a self-starter who can independently identify opportunities while coordinating with the Senior Leadership Team on strategic clients and pursuits. They will understand SPG's dual role as both a delivery engine and a relationship building that can open doors to larger, future opportunities.
SPG work is uniquely rewarding and requires exceptional coordination, flexibility, and communication. Projects often involve fast moving schedules, active and occupied environments, high levels of client interaction, repeat relationships with long-term partners, and a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and responsiveness.
If you have a strong background in tenant improvements, excel at client service, thrive on compressed schedules, and enjoy mentoring nimble, high-performing teams, we'd like to meet you.
Director of Special Projects Required Qualifications:
- 8+ years proven track record of assuring client satisfaction.
- 8+ years track record of delivering on-time projects.
- 8+ years of experience maintaining or exceeding planned profit targets for projects.
- 8+ years creating and maintaining a culture of safety.
- 8+ years experience developing a culture of quality assurance and control.
- 8+ years managing and developing successful teams and ability to balance multiple assignments.
- Bachelor’s Degree – Construction Management or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience.
Our Investment in you:
- We believe that Benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options (including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans), expert guidance, and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and Benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
- As a Skanska community, our values ground us, and our diversity of experience propels us forward. No matter what your career stage, there’s a place for you to thrive here and partner with us in shaping how our world lives, moves, and connects.
- At Skanska, we Care for Life. And we’re committed to supporting your whole health and peace of mind through inclusive and personalized total rewards.
- We’re committed to your success by developing you in your role and supporting your career growth
- Compensation and financial well-being – Competitive base salary, excellent bonus program, 401k, & Employee ownership program.
Come work with us and join a winning team!
Additional Details
Full-time employees are eligible for Health & Welfare Benefits including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans. Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care, Health Savings Account and Commuter Benefits. Company provided Short and Long-Term Disability, Group Life and AD&D. Voluntary Whole & Term Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Supplemental LTD, subsidized family care benefit and Employee Assistance Program.
Retirement and Incentive plans include 401(k) Retirement accounts with company match or annual contribution, Employee Stock Option Program and Bonus plans.
Time off programs include three weeks of accrued vacation, ten paid holidays, two personal days annually and paid sick leave. Paid military and parental leave programs, jury and bereavement leave.
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