Job Description
Insight Global is seeking a Project Director to join the team support a large civil project. The Project Director will lead the I‑40 highway widening and bridge rehabilitation project in Durham, NC, overseeing all aspects of project execution, financial performance, and team leadership. This role is responsible for budgeting and forecasting, schedule oversight, contract and claims management, and executive‑level communication of project risks and opportunities. The Project Director will collaborate closely with corporate leadership, joint venture partners, and project teams while promoting a strong safety culture. This position plays a critical role in delivering a complex, high‑profile civil infrastructure project while maintaining financial discipline, operational excellence, and long‑term stakeholder relationships.
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Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
- Minimum 15 years of heavy civil construction experience on projects of $100 million or more
- Proven experience leading large, complex highway and bridge projects
- Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial oversight experience
- Expertise in CPM schedule development and management
- Experience managing claims, change orders, and contract issues - PM and them
- Strong leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and safety standards
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
- Experience managing joint venture (JV) projects
- Prior leadership on DOT or interstate highway projects
- Experience overseeing subcontractor buy‑out and procurement processes
- Background working with alternative delivery or large infrastructure programs
- Experience driving additional revenue through REAs and claims strategies
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.