Project Director - Education

Project Director - Education Lead landmark construction projects. Shape teams. Drive results. W.E. O'Neil is seeking an experienced Project Director - Education to provide leadership on complex, high-value construction projects. In this role, you'll own project success from pursuit through closeoutleading teams, managing risk, strengthening client relationships, and delivering exceptional outcomes. What You'll Do Lead one or more large, complex construction projects from pursuit and preconstruction through completion. Own overall project performanceprofitability, schedule, quality, safety, and client satisfaction. Partner with estimating, operations, and field leadership to set GMPs, schedules, and execution strategies. Serve as the senior client-facing leader, building trusted relationships with Owners, Architects, and partners. Oversee and mentor Project Managers and Senior Project Managers, setting clear expectations and developing talent. Manage contract strategy, change negotiations, risk mitigation, and claims avoidance. Drive strong safety culture in collaboration with Superintendents and Safety leadership. Support business development efforts including RFQs/RFPs, interviews, and industry networking. What You'll Bring 1015+ years of progressive construction leadership experience on large-scale projects, specifically in the K12 and Higher Education spaces. Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage multiple stakeholders. Design-Build management experience. DBIA preferred. Deep knowledge of construction delivery methods, contracts, scheduling, and cost control. Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills. Advanced proficiency with project management and scheduling tools (CMiC, P6, MS Project, Bluebeam, BIM tools, etc.). Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent experience. Why Join W.E. O'Neil? Lead high-profile, technically challenging projects. Work alongside respected industry professionals in a collaborative culture. Clear runway for career growth. Strong commitment to safety, quality, and professional development. Inclusive, values-driven organization that invests in its people. About W.E. O'Neil Construction Building great relationships since 1925! 100% employee-owned general contractor. We build nationally, with locations in AZ, CA, CO, IL, TN, and TX. W.E. O'Neil Construction has seen steady growth since its founding in 1925 in Chicago by the O'Neil family. Now 100% employee-owned (ESOP), we embrace people as our number one asset. Our award-winning teams are recognized as industry leaders. Our longevity can be attributed to our excellent staff of professionals, our integrity, our commitment to customer satisfaction, and our ability to embrace technology. Our combination of the financial strength of a large national contractor and the responsiveness of a small company brings the best of both worlds to our clients. Our experience covers virtually every commercial market sector using a broad range of project delivery methods including design-build, design assist, construction management at risk and lump sum bid.

Created: 2026-03-04