Project Director

BHC

About The Position

The Project Director serves as BHC’s senior Owner’s Representative for a portfolio of luxury hospitality, resort, mixed-use, and experiential assets. This role is responsible for ensuring construction execution reflects BHC’s long-term ownership philosophy, commitment to quality, and focus on enduring guest experience and asset performance. Unlike transactional development environments, this position emphasizes thoughtful decision-making, design integrity, operational alignment, and lasting value creation. The Project Director leads multiple complex projects while setting standards, mentoring teams, and partnering closely with design, development, and hospitality operations leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
10–15+ years of progressive construction leadership experience
Significant Owner’s Representative or developer-side background
Proven delivery of luxury hospitality, resort, or experiential projects
Strong command of contracts, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management

Nice To Haves

Experience in owner-operated or long-term hold environments
Background with high-end independent or luxury-branded hospitality
Ground-up and complex renovation experience
OSHA certification; sustainability experience

Responsibilities

Owner’s Representation & Stewardship
Act as BHC’s senior representative for all construction-related matters across assigned projects
Protect the Owner’s interests in cost, schedule, quality, and long-term durability
Lead consultant and contractor teams with clarity, accountability, and professionalism
Uphold BHC’s reputation for excellence, integrity, and collaborative partnership
Portfolio Leadership & Delivery
Oversee multiple concurrent projects including ground-up development, major renovations, restorations, and repositionings
Establish project delivery strategies aligned with BHC’s long-term ownership model
Ensure design intent, craftsmanship, and material quality are executed faithfully
Financial Discipline & Value Management
Develop and manage project budgets, contingencies, and cash flow forecasts
Review and approve contracts, procurement strategies, and change management
Balance cost control with BHC’s expectations for quality, longevity, and guest experience
Schedule & Risk Management
Establish realistic, disciplined schedules that support thoughtful execution
Identify and mitigate risks early, avoiding reactive decision-making
Coordinate phased turnovers and opening strategies with hospitality operations
Quality, Craft & Brand Standards
Champion superior construction quality, detailing, and finishes
Ensure projects meet BHC standards—not just minimum code or brand requirements
Lead site reviews, mock-up evaluations, and executive walkthroughs
Cross-Functional Partnership
Collaborate closely with Design, Development, Asset Management, and Hospitality Operations
Manage Atelier Kim design process internally and be the singular external direction
Ensure construction decisions support operational efficiency and guest experience
Communicate clearly and consistently with BHC leadership
Team Leadership & Standards
Lead, mentor, and develop internal project/assistant project managers
Establish consistent processes, reporting standards, and best practices
Foster a culture of accountability, respect, and continuous improvement
Closeout & Operational Transition
Oversee project closeout, documentation, and turnover
Ensure seamless transition to operations and facilities teams
Support post-opening evaluations and long-term performance reviews