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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.\nDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:\nOwner’s Representation & Project Leadership\nServe as BHC’s senior representative on all construction matters.\n\nProtect the Owner's interests in cost, schedule, quality, and durability.\n\nLead consultants and contractors with clarity, accountability, and professionalism.\n\nUphold BHC’s reputation for excellence, integrity, and collaboration.\n\nProject Delivery & Portfolio Oversight\nOversee multiple concurrent projects: ground-up development, renovations, restorations, and repositionings.\n\nEnsure design intent, craftsmanship, and material quality are executed faithfully.\n\nEstablish realistic schedules, phased turnovers, and opening strategies with operations teams.\n\nFinancial & Risk Management\nDevelop and manage project budgets, contingencies, and cash flow forecasts.\n\nApprove contracts, procurement strategies, and changes, balancing cost control with BHC quality standards.\n\nIdentify and mitigate risks proactively to prevent impact on guest experience or asset value.\n\nQuality, Craft & Brand Standards\nChampion superior construction quality, detailing, and finishes beyond minimum code or brand requirements.\n\nLead site reviews, mock-ups, and executive walkthroughs.\n\nTeam Leadership & Collaboration\nMentor internal project managers and establish consistent processes and reporting standards.\n\nCollaborate across Design, Development, Asset Management, and Hospitality Operations to ensure operational efficiency.\n\nFoster a culture of accountability, respect, and continuous improvement.\n\nProject Closeout & Operational Transition\nOversee documentation, turnover, and post-opening evaluations.\n\nEnsure seamless transition to operations and facilities teams.\n\nSuccess Metrics\nFirst 6-12 Months\nProjects progress with predictable costs, realistic schedules, and high-quality execution.\n\nStrong, trusted relationships with internal teams, contractors, and design partners.\n\nEarly identification and resolution of risks.\n\nOngoing\nLong-term asset performance with minimal post-opening issues.\n\nQuality and durability of construction.\n\nFinancial discipline aligned with BHC standards.\n\nStrong, stable project teams and confidence from ownership and leadership.\n\nREQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:\nBachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.\n\nAt least 10 years of progressive construction leadership experience.\n\nProven Owner’s Representative or developer-side experience, ideally in luxury hospitality or experiential projects.\n\nStrong command of contracts, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.\n\nExperience with high-end, independent, or luxury-branded hospitality preferred.\n\nGround-up and complex renovation experience required; OSHA certification preferred.\n\nCalm, decisive, and thoughtful leadership; respected by designers, operators, and builders.\n\nWillingness to travel regularly and actively engage on-site.\n\nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a colleague to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:\nMust be able to lift equipment, supplies, etc., of at least 30 pounds.\n\nThe role may require extended periods on your feet, especially during peak hotel hours or events.\n\nAbility tosit or stand for extended periods, use computers, phones, and standard office equipment.\n\nClearvision isrequiredfor reading reports, analyzing data, and overseeing activities.\n\nGood hearing is necessary for effective communication with colleagues, guests, and stakeholders.\n\nMust be able to communicate clearly andmaintainfocus in a busy, high-touch environment.\n\nReasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.\n_______________________________________________________________________________\nBHC is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and are not based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, uniformed service, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other factor or characteristic protected by applicable law. 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