Project Director (Project-Based Role)

Meow Wolf • Santa Fe, NM

49d

About The Position

The Project Director has overall responsibility for the successful planning and delivery of large, complex, multi-disciplined projects. Working with these multi-disciplined project leaders, they provide leadership to strategically manage risks against scope, schedule, and budget. A successful Project Director is able to balance the rigors and risks associated with complex projects, with the Creative opportunities and risk-taking that the company values at its core.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of project management methodologies, managing diverse internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience in championing Creative Project delivery
• Over 20 years of experience in the development and design/construction management of major projects within the hospitality/entertainment/themed development industries, including having held prior senior-level positions with these spaces.
• You have 15+ years in supervising and managing project management professionals.
• You are skilled in problem solving as well as anticipating changes within the project scope.
• You hold excellent interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills, organizational as well as creative thinking.
• You possess an in-depth knowledge of programs as they are used on a daily basis: P6, Planera, or other primary scheduling tools
• Autodesk Construction Cloud - Build
• AirTable or other database tools for managing key project information
• Google Suite
• Gantt charts

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Project Leadership, Functional Leadership, and Executives to plan and align project strategies with company priorities.
• Provide oversight for Project specific estimating, budgeting, and scheduling in consultation with Project Controls and Project Leadership.
• Lead Project Leadership and the Project Team through Design, Procurement, Production/Construction, Installation, Programming, Opening, and Close-Out phases
• Report and manage expectations on the health of the Project to Executive Leadership.
• Act as the main RI to escalate risks and concerns as needed.
• Translate high-level business goals into actionable project plans
• Lead, mentor, and develop project managers
• Build high-performing teams and foster a culture of accountability and creative excellence
• Define high-level project budgets, distributed to stakeholder management
• Monitor expenditures and ensure financial controls are in place
• Forecast costs and prepare financial reports for leadership review
• Ensure projects comply with legal, regulatory, and organizational standards
• Lead audits, reviews, and quality assurance checks for scheduling, budgets, and overall project development
• Evaluate and improve project delivery methodologies as the align with Company objectives
• Implement best practices and continuous improvement processes
• Leverage emerging tools, systems, and technologies to enhance productivity

Benefits

• Medical Insurance options: PPO & HDHP
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• HSA, HRA, and FSA options
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Company paid Life Insurance Policy and Disability Coverage(s)
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Life Insurance Policies
• Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave for 12 weeks
• Discount off Meow Wolf Gift Shop Merch and Cafes
• Admission to Meow Wolf attractions for employees and guests

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees