Director II, Construction

Seminole Hard Rock; United States; On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Seminole Hard Rock is seeking a Senior Director of Construction to lead a $300MM+ mixed-use project in New York City. You will oversee design, entitlement, procurement, and construction, ensuring schedule, cost, and quality meet executive targets.

The role requires deep experience in large-scale urban developments, strong NYC regulatory knowledge, and a track record of executive leadership. This position offers comprehensive benefits and a clear path to project delivery excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CM, engineering, architecture, or related field.
• Minimum 15+ years of progressive experience managing large-scale, complex construction projects (>$300M).
• Proven leadership of full lifecycle delivery within NYC.
• Strong understanding of NYC codes, zoning, and agency approvals.
• Experience managing multiple CMs and design consultants concurrently.
• Excellent budgeting, scheduling, and contract negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Oversight & Leadership: Lead all phases from entitlement to delivery.
• Design & Development Management: Oversee design consultants to align with budget.
• Preconstruction & Procurement: Develop preconstruction plan and procurement strategy.
• Construction Management: Provide executive direction and monitor field activities.
• Budget & Schedule Control: Develop budget, schedule, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Entitlement & Agency Coordination: Direct NYC agency entitlement and permitting processes.
• Stakeholder & Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing project team.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Project delivery

Budgeting

Scheduling

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

NYC building codes

Entitlement processes

Education

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

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Our 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: https://www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits

Job Description

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.