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Project Director

Saint Louis, MO ยท On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

This position serves as the Project Executive for all jobs in which they are involved ... Monthly Directors meeting attendance * In depth knowledge of ongoing project operations * Executive ...

This position serves as the Project Executive for all jobs in which they are involved ... Monthly Directors meeting attendance * In depth knowledge of ongoing project operations * Executive ...

Project Director

Saint Louis, MO ยท On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

This position serves as the Project Executive for all jobs in which they are involved ... Monthly Directors meeting attendance * In depth knowledge of ongoing project operations * Executive ...

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How much do executive project director jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for executive project director in Missouri is $157,501.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $132,700.00 and $184,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an executive project director?

To thrive as an Executive Project Director, you need expertise in project management, strategic planning, and leadership, usually supported by a relevant degree and extensive experience in managing large-scale initiatives. Familiarity with project management software (such as MS Project or Asana), financial management tools, and often certifications like PMP or PRINCE2 are typical requirements. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills are crucial for leading diverse teams and stakeholders. These competencies ensure the successful delivery of complex projects, alignment with organizational goals, and effective risk management.

How does an executive project director typically balance strategic oversight with hands-on project management responsibilities?

An Executive Project Director is responsible for both high-level strategic planning and ensuring the successful execution of complex projects. While much of the role involves setting direction and aligning resources with organizational goals, Executive Project Directors also remain closely involved with project managers and teams to monitor progress, address escalated issues, and make critical decisions. They often facilitate cross-departmental collaboration, resolve resource conflicts, and ensure that project deliverables align with the broader objectives. Balancing these responsibilities requires excellent delegation, communication, and prioritization skills.

What is the difference between Executive Project Director vs Project Manager?

AspectExecutive Project DirectorProject Manager
CredentialsTypically requires advanced degrees (e.g., MBA, PMP certification)Bachelor's degree, PMP or similar certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentStrategic leadership in large organizations, overseeing multiple projectsDay-to-day project execution, team management, and delivery
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in corporate, construction, and engineering sectorsWidely used across various industries including IT, construction, and marketing

The Executive Project Director focuses on strategic oversight and high-level decision-making for multiple projects, while the Project Manager handles the operational aspects of individual projects. Both roles require strong leadership and project management skills, but differ mainly in scope and level of responsibility.

What does an executive project director do?

An executive project director oversees large-scale projects within an organization, managing teams, budgets, and timelines to ensure strategic goals are met. They coordinate with stakeholders, develop project plans, and utilize project management tools to deliver successful outcomes, often requiring leadership skills and industry certifications. Their role involves high-level decision-making and ensuring projects align with company objectives.

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Project Director

Saint Louis, MO โ€ข On-site

CONCRETE STRATEGIES
Constructionย โ€ขย 201 - 500 employees

$100K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 17 days ago


Job description

About the Job:

This position serves as the Project Executive for all jobs in which they are involved. Responsibilities include overall oversight of project financials including cost spread/estimates, cost reports, overall profitability, and change orders. Responsible for operational oversight on all projects involved. In depth knowledge of weekly work status of each project to assure proper resource scheduling company wide. This role will include mentoring and managing Project Managers and Engineers and to have overall responsibility for these projects.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $100k/yr - $150k/yr

Competitive Annual Salary based on qualifications, skills, training, experience, and location.

Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company performance and individual contribution.

Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, Dental and Vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Preparing/reviewing Cost spread
  • Contract/subcontract review and evaluation
  • Schedule of values development
  • Participate in project buy out and vendor evaluation
  • Early project planning including sequencing, scheduling, resource planning.
  • Weekly project reviews/updates with project team
  • Monthly Directors meeting attendance
  • In depth knowledge of ongoing project operations
  • Executive contact for GC
  • Change Order monitoring and responsibility for collections
  • GC relations
  • In depth knowledge and participation in accurate cost projections
  • Project problem solving
  • Management Safety Audits - Monthly
  • Mentoring Project Team Members including PM/PE/Operations Manager

Job Specific Competencies/behaviors:

  • Communicates well both verbally and in writing, creates accurate and punctual reports, delivers presentations, shares information and ideas with others, has good listening skills
  • Ability to identify, assimilate and comprehend the critical elements of a situation to extract and interpret implications of courses of actions to attend to details of a problem.
  • Effectiveness in planning and controlling work, motivating and developing subordinates, improving work methods and results, encouraging and supporting suggestions for work improvements, etc.
  • Breaks down problems into smaller components, understands underlying issues, can simplify and process complex issues, understands the difference between critical details and unimportant facts.
  • Plans for and uses resources efficiently, always looks for ways to reduce costs
  • Is attentive to detail and accuracy, is committed to excellence, looks for improvements continuously, monitors quality levels, finds root cause of quality problems, owns/acts on quality problems.
  • Knows and projects costs to complete accurately. Proactively adjusts budgets and develops solutions to maximize profits.
  • Leads through change and adversity, makes the tough call when needed, builds consensus when appropriate, motivates and encourages others.
  • Operates within the organization's formal and informal structures, builds allies and relationships across departments, uses allies to build consensus and create results, is appropriately diplomatic, understands others' roles and perspectives, can sell projects and ideas across the organization.
  • Anticipates and resolves conflicts, turns team diversity into an advantage, uses unique team talents, defines processes and goals, works for consensus.
  • Establishes project goals, milestones, and procedures, defines roles and responsibilities, acquires project resources, coordinates projects throughout company, monitors project progress, and manages multiple projects.
  • Understands specialty equipment, keeps knowledge up to date, is a technical resource for others, follows technology practices and standards.
  • Inspires and stimulates the best efforts of subordinates in the accomplishment of identified goals.

Education/Experience/Attributes/Requirements

  • 15+ years of experience
  • Bachelorโ€™s degree in construction management or Engineer recommended.
  • Complete knowledge of construction principles/practices required
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, with an adaptable and flexible style in working with all types of individuals
  • Project set up, budget planning, buy out, and cost reporting experience is a must
  • Complete understanding of critical path scheduling.
  • Successfully managed multiple self-perform concrete projects with successful outcomes.
  • Experience leading successful project team, including development of employee and maintaining relationships with external entities
  • Energetic and highly motivated with a strong sense of urgency

About Us

Concrete Strategies is a full-service national concrete contractor with the in-house resources and expertise to safely self-perform a wide variety of commercial construction including all aspects of cast in place concrete, precast erections, and concrete restoration. CSI began as Clayco Tilt-Up in 1988. In 2005, our services expanded, and we re-branded the company to showcase the additional offerings. Our 30 years in the business have enabled us to learn and refine our craft to meet the current market needs.

Why Concrete Strategies?

We provide the integrated services our clients expect, achieving Construction Success through:

โ€ข Economical Pricing

โ€ข Safe Jobsites

โ€ข Efficient, On-time Delivery

โ€ข High-quality, Innovative Results

National Presence

SEATTLE โ€“ PHOENIX - KANSAS CITY - ST. LOUIS - PENNSYLVANIA - DES MOINES

Engineering News Record Rankings

#8 Top 20 Firms in Concrete

#102 Top 600 Specialty Contractors

#26 Midwest Specialty Contractors

#3 Midwest Top Specialty Contractors by Sector โ€“ Missouri

#2 Midwest Top Specialty Contractors by Sector โ€“ Concrete

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company hires individuals on the basis of their qualifications and ability to complete the essential requirements and responsibilities of the job to be filled. It is our policy to grant equal employment opportunities to qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, religion, pregnancy, parental status, marital status, age, veteransโ€™ or military status, regardless of how discharged, or physical or mental handicap or disability, genetic information, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The Company will provide equal opportunities in employment and take affirmative action as necessary in all aspects of the employment relationship, including without limitation, recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, working conditions, benefits and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. All employment decisions are made based on availability, qualifications, ability, merit and/or other legitimate factors consistent with principles of equal employment.

This position is a safety sensitive position for purposes of state and federal law