Project Development Manager

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino; United States; On-site; USD 118,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Hard Rock International is seeking a Project Manager to lead procurement, preconstruction, and construction oversight for a multi-billion-dollar resort development featuring hospitality, entertainment, and retail components. You will work on-site with Construction Managers, design consultants, contractors, and vendors to align budget, schedule, quality, safety, and operations.

The role requires hands-on field experience, strong coordination, and the ability to resolve issues quickly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in CM, engineering, architecture or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of construction and project management experience.
• Experience on complex ground-up construction projects.
• Strong understanding of means/methods, controls, scheduling, budgeting and contracts.
• Experience coordinating with managers, contractors, consultants, and vendors.
• Ability to review documents, schedules, cost reports and changes.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and preconstruction activities with the Director of Design & Construction.
• Manage assigned portions of a large development during construction and closeout.
• Monitor schedule, budget, quality, safety, and operations on site.
• Coordinate among construction managers, consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation for schedule or cost impacts.
• Review progress, attend meetings, and ensure timely decisions and turnover.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Construction management

On-site field work

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Bluebeam

Procore

Primavera P6

MS Project

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 full list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: https://www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits

Job Description: The Project Manager will report directly to the Senior Responsible Director (SRD) and play a key role in the delivery of a large-scale, complex development program. This position is focused on procurement, construction execution, and turnover activities, with involvement beginning after the design has reached an advanced stage of development. The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing assigned scopes within a multi-billion-dollar integrated resort development featuring hospitality, entertainment, public assembly, retail, infrastructure, and other mixed‑use components. As a member of the Owner's internal team, the individual will work closely with Construction Managers, design consultants, contractors, specialty vendors, and key stakeholders to ensure alignment with budget, schedule, quality, safety, and operational objectives. This position requires a hands‑on, field‑oriented professional who is comfortable spending significant time on‑site monitoring progress, facilitating coordination, and proactively resolving issues. The successful candidate will possess strong construction experience and a proven track record supporting the successful execution of complex ground‑up developments from procurement through occupancy. Experience with large‑scale hospitality, resort, entertainment, mixed‑use, infrastructure, or other high‑profile commercial developments is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Preconstruction Support

• Support the Director of Design & Construction during procurement and project mobilization efforts.
• Assist in the preparation, management, and evaluation of bid packages and contractor proposals.
• Participate in contractor interviews, scope reviews, bid leveling, and procurement recommendations.
• Coordinate with consultants and project stakeholders to ensure procurement documents accurately reflect project requirements.
• Assist with contract administration and onboarding activities for project teams.

Project Execution

• Manage assigned portions of a larger development project during construction and project closeout.
• Support implementation of project objectives related to schedule, budget, quality, safety, and operational readiness.
• Maintain a regular site presence to monitor progress and facilitate issue resolution.
• Coordinate project activities among Construction Managers, consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Identify project risks and develop recommendations to mitigate impacts to schedule, budget, or project delivery.
• Monitor compliance with project standards, contract requirements, and established project goals.

Construction Oversight

• Review construction progress and monitor adherence to approved schedules and milestone commitments.
• Participate in regularly scheduled project meetings and field coordination meetings.
• Track open issues, action items, RFIs, submittals, and project decisions to ensure timely resolution.
• Review field conditions and support resolution of coordination challenges that arise during construction.
• Collaborate with Construction Managers to maintain project momentum and accountability across all project participants.
• Assist in evaluating proposed changes and potential impacts to cost, schedule, and constructability.

Budget & Cost Management

• Support project budgeting, forecasting, and cost-control efforts.
• Review contractor payment applications, change orders, and pricing proposals for completeness and consistency.
• Track commitments, potential exposures, allowances, contingencies, and project forecasts.
• Assist the Director in maintaining overall project financial reporting and budget accountability.

Schedule Management

• Review project schedules and monthly schedule updates.
• Monitor critical milestones and identify potential schedule risks.
• Work with project teams to support recovery planning and schedule mitigation efforts when necessary.
• Maintain visibility into project progress and communicate schedule concerns to leadership.

Quality Control & Project Closeout

• Monitor project quality throughout construction and ensure adherence to project standards and design intent.
• Participate in inspections, punch‑list development, and turnover activities.
• Track completion of commissioning, testing, training, and closeout documentation requirements.
• Support transition from construction completion to owner occupancy and operational turnover.

Stakeholder Coordination & Reporting

• Prepare project status reports, meeting summaries, and executive updates.
• Coordinate effectively with internal departments, consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Support the Director of Design & Construction in maintaining alignment across multiple project teams and workstreams.
• Foster a collaborative, solutions‑oriented project environment.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of construction and project management experience.
• Experience working on complex ground‑up construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, project controls, scheduling, budgeting, and contract administration.
• Experience collaborating with Construction Managers, trade contractors, consultants, and specialty vendors.
• Ability to review construction documents, schedules, cost reports, and change management documentation.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project, or comparable project management platforms.

Preferred

• Experience delivering luxury hotels, resorts, hospitality developments, entertainment venues, theaters, destination retail projects, or other high‑end commercial developments.
• Experience supporting projects exceeding $100 million in construction value.
• Experience working within an owner's organization, developer, or institutional real estate environment.
• Familiarity with complex phased construction and large multidisciplinary project teams.
• OSHA 30 certification.

In accordance with New York pay transparency requirements, the anticipated annual salary range for this position is $117900.00 to $159,000.00. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of job‑related factors, including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, education, certifications, skills, and internal equity considerations, as well as other legitimate business factors consistent with applicable law.

Be Iconic represents the roots of our culture. The Seminole Tribe of Florida remains the only unconquered tribe in the United States of America. The Tribe established Seminole Gaming in 1979, when it opened the first high‑stakes bingo hall in the United States. Building on its rich heritage of courageous and groundbreaking achievements, the Seminole Tribe of Florida acquired Hard Rock International in March 2007—the first transaction of its kind by a Native American tribe. Today, Hard Rock International remains one of the most globally recognized companies in the world, with Hard Rock Hotel, Casino, Cafe and Rock Shop® venues in over 74 countries. With the continued growth of Seminole Gaming and Hard Rock International, Seminole Hard Rock Support Services was created to support all of our brands and lines of business. With the largest global footprint in the hospitality industry for over 50 years, our number‑one job is to bring fun and excitement to our team members and our guests!