Project Director Jobs in Illinois

Operations Opportunity: Preconstruction Project Director

icon Mechanical is seeking qualified professionals to join our Operations team. We are a full-service mechanical contractor and construction firm specializing in fabrication, installation, modification, and ongoing service of process piping, power piping, boiler making, industrial equipment installation, industrial ventilation, and HVAC. icon is IMI’s original, flagship firm and takes pride in having constructed projects in over 42 states in markets including emerging technology, data centers, healthcare, laboratories, pharmaceutical, automotive, and education. icon has the capacity to perform projects where the mechanical portion can be $100's of millions to build.

icon is headquartered in Granite City, IL, and has branches in Nashville, TN, Chesterfield, MO, and Charlotte, NC. icon was recently recognized as one of the Top 50 Fastest-growing Companies in the St. Louis Metropolitan Region and recently listed as one of the Top 10 Fastest-growing Mechanical Construction Companies in the United States.

We are currently looking for a Preconstruction Project Director to join our Operations team located at our headquarters in Granite City, IL. Our ideal candidate for a Preconstruction Project Director is someone with 10+ years of experience and a proven ability to ensure consistent, high-quality execution from project award through fabrication, with ongoing support through construction and commissioning. This role drives accountability, upholds standards, and provides strong leadership, coaching, and proactive problem-solving to deliver successful project outcomes.

Primary responsibilities for icon’s Preconstruction Project Director include:

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Senior Preconstruction Project Managers through performance management, mentoring, and hands-on support.
• Maintain oversight of assigned preconstruction projects, reinforcing ownership, accountability, and effective execution across schedules, procurement, BIM coordination, change management, and project turnovers.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, stepping in to support critical projects, complex issues, or key milestones as needed.
• Ensure consistent use of company project standards, processes, tools, and required deliverables.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for scope, schedule, procurement, and coordination issues, facilitating resolution across estimating, engineering, VDC, procurement, and construction teams.
• Track team and project performance, report risks and trends to leadership, and drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and process enhancements.
• Collaborate with preconstruction, construction, and operations teams to optimize resources, align planning with field execution, and mitigate project and operational risks.

Primary qualifications for icon’s Preconstruction Project Director include:

• 10+ years of experience in mechanical construction or pre-construction
• Experience leading or mentoring project teams
• Strong knowledge of BIM, procurement, fabrication, and cost tracking
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Salary Range: $125,000 - $150,000
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Experience based salary
• Discretionary Annual Bonus
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k with Discretionary Company Contributions
• Paid Time Off (Vacation; Sick Time)
• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Gym Reimbursements

DIVERSITY:

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion starts with us. The IMI companies strive to build a team that is truly reflective of the communities we serve in every level of our business. We know that when diverse minds and perspectives come together, the possibilities are limitless.

WHY ICON MECHANICAL?

Here at icon, we don’t just admire thinking outside of the box, we encourage it. icon knows that to tackle the challenging projects we are faced with every day takes a team of creative problem solvers who aren’t afraid to be bold. Which is why icon works every day to create a work environment that gives back to our employees. Our family-first approach and commitment to work-life balance are just a couple of the things that make icon Mechanical an ideal career destination.

Our philosophy is to hire talented people, provide them with the training, tools, and resources to be successful, empower them to go and contribute to the success of the company, and to reward performance. If you’re ready to be a part of our team AND a part of our solution, APPLY TODAY!

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