Project Director

Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as BHC’s senior representative on all construction matters.
• Protect the Owner's interests in cost, schedule, quality, and durability.
• Lead consultants and contractors with clarity, accountability, and professionalism.
• Uphold BHC’s reputation for excellence, integrity, and collaboration.

Project Delivery & Portfolio Oversight

• Oversee multiple concurrent projects: ground-up development, renovations, restorations, and repositionings.
• Ensure design intent, craftsmanship, and material quality are executed faithfully.
• Establish realistic schedules, phased turnovers, and opening strategies with operations teams.

Financial & Risk Management

• Develop and manage project budgets, contingencies, and cash flow forecasts.
• Approve contracts, procurement strategies, and changes, balancing cost control with BHC quality standards.
• Identify and mitigate risks proactively to prevent impact on guest experience or asset value.

Quality, Craft & Brand Standards

• Champion superior construction quality, detailing, and finishes beyond minimum code or brand requirements.
• Lead site reviews, mock-ups, and executive walkthroughs.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Mentor internal project managers and establish consistent processes and reporting standards.
• Collaborate across Design, Development, Asset Management, and Hospitality Operations to ensure operational efficiency.
• Foster a culture of accountability, respect, and continuous improvement.

Project Closeout & Operational Transition

• Oversee documentation, turnover, and post-opening evaluations.
• Ensure seamless transition to operations and facilities teams.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• At least 10 years of progressive construction leadership experience.
• Proven Owner’s Representative or developer-side experience, ideally in luxury hospitality or experiential projects.
• Strong command of contracts, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.
• Experience with high-end, independent, or luxury-branded hospitality preferred.
• Ground-up and complex renovation experience required; OSHA certification preferred.
• Calm, decisive, and thoughtful leadership; respected by designers, operators, and builders.
• Willingness to travel regularly and actively engage on-site.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift equipment, supplies, etc., of at least 30 pounds.
• The role may require extended periods on your feet, especially during peak hotel hours or events.
• Able to sit or stand for extended periods, use computers, phones, and standard office equipment.
• Clear vision is required for reading reports, analyzing data, and overseeing activities.
• Good hearing is necessary for effective communication with colleagues, guests, and stakeholders.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and maintain focus in a busy, high-touch environment.

Success Metrics

• Projects progress with predictable costs, realistic schedules, and high-quality execution.
• Strong, trusted relationships with internal teams, contractors, and design partners.
• Early identification and resolution of risks.

Long-term asset performance

• With minimal post-opening issues.
• Quality and durability of construction.
• Financial discipline aligned with BHC standards.
• Strong, stable project teams and confidence from ownership and leadership.