Director II, Construction

Hard Rock International; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Executive compensation package

Job summary

Hard Rock International in New York City seeks a Senior Director of Construction to oversee design, development, and delivery of a large-scale mixed-use project valued at $300MM+. From entitlements through turnover, you will align design vision with budget, schedule, and NYC regulations while leading a high-profile team.

This executive role requires 15+ years in complex developments, experience with NYC building codes and agencies, and strong leadership and negotiation skills to coordinate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction-related field required; master's preferred.
• Minimum 15+ years of progressive experience on large-scale, complex projects.
• Experience delivering projects in New York City with knowledge of local codes and agencies.
• Experience managing design consultants, CMs, and vendors; strong budgeting and scheduling skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases from entitlement to delivery for a $300MM+ mixed-use project.
• Oversee design consultants and ensure alignment with budget and milestones.
• Direct preconstruction planning, estimating, logistics, and procurement.
• Provide executive oversight of construction teams, safety, quality, and schedule.
• Coordinate NYC agency approvals and stakeholder relations.
• Report project performance to executive leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

You may choose to display a cookie banner on the external site. You must specify the message in the cookie banner and may add a link to a relevant policy. If you are unfamiliar with these requirements, please seek the advice of legal counsel.# Do not track signals# Clear GIFS, Pixel Tags and other technologies# Third party analytics and tracking# Contacting [e-mail] II, Construction page is loaded## Director II, Constructionremote type: Onsitelocations: Hard Rock Metropolitan Park Hotel & Casinotime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R6031Our team members are the key to our company's success, and their health and well-being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status. To see our fill list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site:**Job Description:****Position Overview:**The Senior Director of Construction will oversee all aspects of design, development, and construction for a large-scale ($300MM+), complex mixed-use development project in New York City. This leader will be responsible for project delivery from conceptual design and entitlement through turnover, ensuring alignment of design vision, budget, schedule, quality, and compliance with NYC agency requirements.This is a high-visibility executive leadership role requiring strategic, technical, and managerial expertise in complex urban developments. The ideal candidate brings a track record of successfully managing full lifecycle delivery of large commercial, residential, or mixed-use projects in New York City.**Key Responsibilities:****Strategic Oversight & Leadership*** Lead all phases of project execution - from entitlement, design, and preconstruction through construction and delivery.* Develop and implement project execution strategies that balance time, cost, quality, and design intent.* Serve as primary project executive representing the Owner's interests with external stakeholders, city agencies, and partners.**Design & Development Management*** Oversee and coordinate design consultants (architects, engineers, specialty consultants) to ensure the design aligns with development objectives and budget.* Manage the design development process to maintain progress toward entitlements, design milestones, and procurement timelines.* Ensure all design documents meet regulatory and constructability standards.**Preconstruction & Procurement*** Develop and manage a comprehensive preconstruction plan including estimating, phasing, logistics, and value analysis.* Lead procurement strategy for project delivery, including selection and negotiation of 3rd-party Construction Manager (CM), major trade partners, and owner-direct vendors.* Oversee preparation of bid packages and ensure competitive pricing aligned with project targets.**Construction Management*** Provide executive direction and oversight to the Construction Manager and owner's representative teams.* Monitor field activities to ensure compliance with safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives.* Lead problem-solving efforts related to field conditions, design coordination, or construction sequencing.**Budget & Schedule Control*** Develop and maintain overall project budget and schedule, ensuring accurate forecasting and proactive risk mitigation.* Establish and monitor cost control systems, including cash flow projections and change management.* Report regularly to executive leadership on project performance metrics.**Entitlement & Agency Coordination*** Direct entitlement and permitting processes with NYC agencies, including DOB, DOT, DEP, FDNY, and others.* Manage relationships with city officials, community boards, and other regulatory bodies to facilitate approvals and ensure compliance.* Coordinate environmental reviews, zoning approvals, and public engagement as needed.**Stakeholder & Team Leadership*** Build and lead a high-performing internal project management team.* Foster collaboration among design consultants, CMs, and owner-direct vendors.* Act as a key interface between executive/development leadership and operating teams.**Qualifications:*** Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field (Master's degree preferred).* Minimum 15+ years of progressive experience managing large-scale, complex construction projects, preferably $300MM+ budget.* Proven leadership of full project lifecycle - from design and entitlement through construction and delivery - within NYC.* Strong understanding of NYC building codes, zoning, and agency approval processes.* Experience managing 3rd-party CMs and multiple design consultants concurrently.* Exceptional budgeting, scheduling, and contract negotiation skills.* Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams on complex developments.* Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.**Preferred Attributes:*** Deep network and relationships with NYC design professionals, CMs, and regulatory agencies.* Experience with mixed-use, commercial, or institutional projects.* Collaborative leadership style with a focus on proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement.**Compensation:**Competitive executive-level compensation package, including base salary, performance incentives, and full benefits commensurate with experience and project scope.