Senior Director, Capital Projects

Corporate Office – Newton, MA•Newton, MA

3d•$165,000 - $175,000

About The Position

The Senior Director of Capital Projects is responsible for leading the strategic planning, prioritization, and execution of capital investments across the portfolio. This role oversees a team of Capital Project Managers and ensures that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with organizational objectives. The Senior Director plays a critical role in maintaining and evolving the 5-year capital plan, developing project justifications, and driving disciplined investment decisions through robust financial analysis and pro forma development. They also serve as lead liaison between Sonesta, owner’s asset managers, and owner’s project management teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Finance, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
10+ years of experience in capital project management, architecture, construction, asset management, or related field.
Proven experience managing large-scale capital programs and leading teams.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex processes simultaneously.
Strategic thinker with strong business and financial judgment
Exceptional leadership and team development skills
Strong project management and organizational capabilities
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Detail-oriented with a focus on execution and results

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Capital Project Managers, fostering accountability, collaboration, and high performance
Establish clear goals, performance standards, and professional development plans for team members
Ensure consistent project management practices, tools, and reporting across all projects
Own and continuously update the rolling 5-year capital plan, ensuring alignment with company strategy and asset lifecycle needs
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (Operations, Finance, Commercial, Asset Management) to identify, prioritize, and sequence capital projects
Evaluate new project opportunities and ensure they are thoughtfully scoped, timed, and aligned with broader business objectives
Provide oversight of all capital projects from inception through completion, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget
Implement governance processes to track progress, mitigate risks, and resolve issues proactively
Ensure timely project close-out, including financial reconciliation and post-project evaluation
Partner with Finance to validate assumptions, budgets, and forecasts and lead the development of detailed project pro formas, including ROI, payback, and sensitivity analyses
Present investment cases and recommendations to senior leadership, clearly articulating financial and strategic rationale
Drive long-term renovation strategies across the portfolio, including brand compliance, lifecycle improvements, and repositioning initiatives
Ensure renovation scopes are well-defined, cost-effective, and minimize operational disruption
Coordinate with design, procurement, third-party project management, and operations teams to ensure successful implementation
Establish and refine capital project processes, standards, and reporting frameworks
Ensure transparency and consistency in project tracking, budgeting, and approvals
Leverage data and post-project insights to improve future planning and execution