Project Director – Hospitality & Residential Construction

About the role

AECOM Tishman is seeking a seasoned Project Director to lead all facets of a ground-up hospitality/hotel venue in New York. You will own scope, budget, schedule, risk, safety, quality, regulatory approvals, and stakeholder alignment across a complex, multi-venue destination that may include hotel, retail, food & beverage, entertainment venues, parking, and back-of-house construction operations.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and Strategy: Define program strategy, governance, and delivery plan, including reporting cadence and decision rights. Build and mentor a high-performing, integrated team (owner’s rep, design, construction, commissioning, and operations).
• Preconstruction and Procurement: Drive design management from concept to IFC, ensuring constructability, value engineering, and lifecycle performance. Lead procurement for major packages (structure, MEP, façade, vertical transportation, FF&E/OSE, IT/AV/Security), including prequalification and contract negotiations (GMP/CMAR/DB/IPD).
• Schedule, Budget, and Risk: Own master schedule and cost plan; manage cash flow, contingencies, and change control. Maintain risk register; proactively mitigate long-lead items (switchgear, generators, chillers, elevators, façade systems).
• Permitting, Regulatory, and Compliance: Coordinate approvals with building officials, fire marshal, health, and environmental regulators. Manage integrated systems testing, TCO/CO, and approvals to meet opening milestones.
• Stakeholder and Communications: Align owners, lenders, operators, designers, and contractors. Provide clear executive reporting and board-level presentations; manage community and media interfaces as needed.
• Commissioning and Handover: Lead commissioning, training, SOPs, mock openings, and handovers to operations. Close out efficiently (punch list, O&M, warranties, as-builts), securing a successful opening.

About AECOM Tishman

Since 1898, AECOM Tishman has managed some of the largest and most complex mixed-use and mega development projects in the U.S., totaling more than 600 million square feet. From luxury residential buildings to complex mixed-use mega-developments, historic renovations, top-rated hospitals, and iconic tall buildings, AECOM Tishman constructs projects that define city skylines and local neighborhoods.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar curriculum.
• 12+ years of relevant construction experience, with 4+ years in leadership roles or demonstrated equivalency.
• Experience leading luxury hospitality, hotel, branded residential, mixed-use, or destination development projects, with a strong emphasis on interior fit-out and operational turnover.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a senior-level manager for a large construction project.
• Experience delivering luxury hotel guestrooms, branded residences, high-end food & beverage venues, and premium public spaces.
• Experience managing FF&E, OS&E, custom millwork, specialty finishes, and luxury interior construction packages.
• Experience coordinating with luxury hotel operators and internationally recognized design teams.
• Strong knowledge of NYC building and construction codes and practices.
• Software proficiency in Microsoft Office, P6, CMIC, Procore, and similar tools.

Additional Information

This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization now or in the future. Qualified applicants must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test. The role is not hybrid or remote and may include relocation assistance.

Benefits

AECOM offers comprehensive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits.
• Paid time off, leaves of absence, and flexible work options.
• Voluntary benefits, perks, and well-being resources.
• Employee assistance program and business travel insurance.
• Service recognition awards.
• Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.