Hospitality Project Director — Strategy, Design & Delivery

Bdconnect; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Professional development support

Job summary

Brailsford & Dunlavey is seeking a Project Director for Hospitality Project Management Advisory in San Francisco. The role combines client leadership with hands‑on management of complex hospitality projects across planning, design, construction, and activation.

You will mentor PM staff, manage budgets and schedules, and drive programs that deliver guest experiences and long‑term value for clients.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in real estate development, construction management, or project management.
• Experience as Owner's Representative or Project Manager for developers or institutional clients.
• Hospitality, hotel, resort, or mixed‑use development project leadership.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and lead project teams through all development phases.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and quality, ensuring alignment with client goals.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with owners, operators, designers, and contractors.
• Mentor Assistant Project Managers and Project Managers and contribute to business development.

Skills

Real estate development

Construction management

Project management

Owner's Representative

Hospitality projects

Budgeting & cash flows

Client relationship

Leadership & mentoring

Job description

Brailsford & Dunlavey is seeking a Project Director for Hospitality Project Management Advisory in San Francisco. The role combines client leadership with hands‑on management of complex hospitality projects across planning, design, construction, and activation.

You will mentor PM staff, manage budgets and schedules, and drive programs that deliver guest experiences and long‑term value for clients.