Project Director – Hospitality & Residential Construction

AECOM•New York, NY

13d•$187,306 - $346,517•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM Tishman is looking to hire a seasoned Director for a ground up hospitality/hotel venue in New York. We are seeking a true leader who can lead all facets of this end‑to‑end delivery venue, 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 hotel/retail/F&B, entertainment venues, parking, and back‑of‑house construction operations.

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.
Experience leading luxury hospitality, hotel, branded residential, mixed-use, or destination development projects with a strong emphasis on interior fit-out and operational turnover.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a senior level manager for a large construction project.
Experience delivering luxury hotel guestrooms, branded residences, high-end food & beverage venues, and premium public spaces.
Experience managing FF&E, OS&E, custom millwork, specialty finishes, and luxury interior construction packages.
Experience coordinating with luxury hotel operators and internationally recognized design teams is highly preferred.
Strong knowledge of NYC building and construction codes and practices.
Software proficiency in Microsoft Office products, P6, CMIC, Procore, etc.

Responsibilities

Define program strategy, governance, and delivery plan, 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.
Align owners, lenders, 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 handovers to operations.
Close out efficiently (punch list, O&M, warranties, as-builts), securing a successful opening.