Construction Project Director – Integrated Resort & Infrastructure
About The Position
We are hiring a seasoned Project Director to lead the end‑to‑end delivery of a ground‑up towers development, overseeing preconstruction through commissioning, opening, and handover. Ideal candidates will have experience leading infrastructure and vertical construction on large-scale integrated resort, hospitality, high-rise residential, or mixed-use developments. The successful candidate has managed multidisciplinary teams and successfully delivered complex projects from preconstruction through turnover. Experience overseeing major utility infrastructure, site development, and building systems is highly preferred.
Requirements
- BA/BS Engineering/Construction Management or similar curriculum and 12 years of relevant experience in the field of construction, with 4 years of leadership or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- Entertainment/hotel/hospitality construction experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a senior level manager for a large construction project.
- Experience in hospitality/hotel/entertainment construction builds.
- Demonstrated experience in building teams of qualified staff to run projects on time and within budget.
- Strong knowledge of NYC building and construction codes.
- Proficiency in commercial construction literacy.
- Software proficiency in Microsoft Office products, P6, CMIC, Procore, etc.
Responsibilities
- Define program strategy, governance, and delivery plan; establish KPIs, reporting cadence, and decision rights.
- Build and mentor a high‑performing, integrated team (owner’s rep, design, construction, commissioning, and operations).
- Drive design management from concept to IFC, ensuring constructability, value engineering, and lifecycle performance.
- Lead procurement for major packages (structure, MEP, façade, VT, FF&E/OSE, IT/AV/Security), including prequalification and contract negotiations (GMP/CMAR/DB/IPD).
- Own master schedule and cost plan; manage cash flow, contingencies, and change control.
- Maintain risk register; proactively mitigate long‑lead items (switchgear, generators, chillers, elevators, façade systems).
- Coordinate approvals with building officials, fire marshal, health, and environmental regulators.
- Manage integrated systems testing, TCO/CO, and approvals to meet opening milestones.
- Enforce safety culture and QA/QC; lead site logistics, phasing, and trade coordination in union/non‑union environments.
- Resolve claims/disputes; administer contracts, changes, and commercial terms to protect project outcomes.
- Align owners, lenders, and agencies (if applicable), operators, designers, and contractors.
- Provide clear executive reporting and board‑level presentations; manage community and media interfaces as needed.
- Lead commissioning, training, SOPs, mock openings, and handover to operations.
- Close out efficiently (punch list, O&M, warranties, as-builts), securing a successful opening.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life
- AD&D
- disability benefits
- paid time off
- leaves of absences
- voluntary benefits
- perks
- flexible work options
- well-being resources
- employee assistance program
- business travel insurance
- service recognition awards
- retirement savings plan
- employee stock purchase plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
