Project Director

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 is responsible for ensuring construction execution reflects BHC's long-term ownership philosophy, commitment to quality, and focus on enduring guest experience and asset performance.

Unlike transactional development environments, this position emphasizes thoughtful decision-making, design integrity, operational alignment, and lasting value creation. The Project Director leads multiple complex projects while setting standards, mentoring teams, and partnering closely with design, development, and hospitality operations leadership.

Core Responsibilities

Owner's Representation & Stewardship

• Act as BHC's senior representative for all construction-related matters across assigned projects
• Protect the Owner's interests in cost, schedule, quality, and long-term durability
• Lead consultant and contractor teams with clarity, accountability, and professionalism
• Uphold BHC's reputation for excellence, integrity, and collaborative partnership

Portfolio Leadership & Delivery

• Oversee multiple concurrent projects including ground-up development, major renovations, restorations, and repositionings
• Establish project delivery strategies aligned with BHC's long-term ownership model
• Ensure design intent, craftsmanship, and material quality are executed faithfully

Financial Discipline & Value Management

• Develop and manage project budgets, contingencies, and cash flow forecasts
• Review and approve contracts, procurement strategies, and change management
• Balance cost control with BHC's expectations for quality, longevity, and guest experience

Schedule & Risk Management

• Establish realistic, disciplined schedules that support thoughtful execution
• Identify and mitigate risks early, avoiding reactive decision-making
• Coordinate phased turnovers and opening strategies with hospitality operations

Quality, Craft & Brand Standards

• Champion superior construction quality, detailing, and finishes
• Ensure projects meet BHC standards—not just minimum code or brand requirements
• Lead site reviews, mock-up evaluations, and executive walkthroughs

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Collaborate closely with Design, Development, Asset Management, and Hospitality Operations
• Manage Atelier Kim design process internally and be the singular external direction
• Ensure construction decisions support operational efficiency and guest experience
• Communicate clearly and consistently with BHC leadership

Team Leadership & Standards

• Lead, mentor, and develop internal project/assistant project managers
• Establish consistent processes, reporting standards, and best practices
• Foster a culture of accountability, respect, and continuous improvement

Closeout & Operational Transition

• Oversee project closeout, documentation, and turnover
• Ensure seamless transition to operations and facilities teams
• Support post-opening evaluations and long-term performance reviews

Performance Expectations

Within the first 6–12 months, success looks like:

• Projects progressing with predictable costs, realistic schedules, and high-quality execution
• Strong, trusted relationships with design partners, contractors, and internal stakeholders
• Clear construction standards and reporting aligned with BHC expectations
• Early identification and resolution of risks before they impact guest experience or asset value
• Operations teams feeling supported, heard, and prepared at turnover

Ongoing success is measured by:

• Long-term asset performance and reduced post-opening issues
• Quality of construction and durability of finishes and systems
• Financial discipline without compromising BHC's standards
• Strength and stability of internal and external project teams
• Confidence from ownership and executive leadership

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
• 10–15+ years of progressive construction leadership experience
• Significant Owner's Representative or developer-side background
• Proven delivery of luxury hospitality, resort, or experiential projects
• Strong command of contracts, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management

Preferred

• Experience in owner-operated or long-term hold environments
• Background with high-end independent or luxury-branded hospitality
• Ground-up and complex renovation experience
• OSHA certification; sustainability experience

Leadership Profile

• Calm, decisive, and thoughtful leader
• Assertive, direction provider
• Detail-oriented with strong judgment and perspective
• Respected partner to designers, operators, and builders
• Values quality, durability, and long-term outcomes over short-term wins
• High integrity and deep sense of ownership

Travel & Work Environment

• Regular travel to BHC project sites
• Active engagement in the field and on-site decision-making

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BHC 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. BHC participates in E-Verify.