Project Director

About the role

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 ensures that construction execution aligns with BHC’s long‑term ownership philosophy, commitment to quality, and focus on enduring guest experience and asset performance. Unlike transactional development roles, this position emphasizes thoughtful decision‑making, design integrity, operational alignment, and lasting value creation. The Project Director will lead multiple complex projects while setting standards, mentoring teams, and collaborating closely with design, development, and hospitality operations leadership.

Responsibilities

• Owner’s Representation & Project Leadership: 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—including 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 while 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.
• Success Metrics: Within the first 6–12 months, achieve predictable costs, realistic schedules, and high‑quality execution; build strong, trusted relationships with internal teams, contractors, and design partners; identify and resolve risks early; deliver long‑term asset performance with minimal post‑opening issues, maintain quality and durability of construction, uphold financial discipline, and sustain stable project teams with confidence from ownership and leadership.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a 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

• Ability to lift equipment, supplies, etc., of at least 30 pounds.
• Extended periods on feet, especially during peak hotel hours or events.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and use computers, phones, and standard office equipment.
• Clear vision for reading reports, analyzing data, and overseeing activities.
• Good hearing for effective communication with colleagues, guests, and stakeholders.
• Clear communication and focus in a busy, high‑touch environment.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.