Construction Project Management Director - Towers/Structures

AECOM•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring a seasoned Project Director to lead the end‑to‑end delivery of a ground‑up towers and structures development, overseeing preconstruction through commissioning, opening, and handover. You will own scope, budget, schedule, risk, safety, quality, regulatory approvals, and stakeholder alignment across a complex, multi-venue destination that may include entertainment, commercial, and mixed-use facilities.

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.
10+ years in towers/structures experience.
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).
Oversee delivery of critical systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and structural elements).
Ensure robust life safety (NFPA 101/13/92), smoke control, mass notification, egress, and high‑occupancy requirements.
Direct central utility plant, redundancy strategies, and highly integrated MEP/BAS/IT/AV 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.