Project Director - Hunt South - Sports Construction

AECOM Hunt; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 130,300 - 241,055; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Construction Project Director to lead the end-to-end delivery of sports stadium projects in Dallas, TX. You will own safety, quality, cost, schedule, and stakeholder alignment from preconstruction through turnover, building a high-performing team across precon, field ops, estimating, VDC/BIM, safety, and commissioning.

You will drive trade partner performance, manage budgets and procurement, and partner with owners, engineers, and officials to maintain approvals and successful

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent with leadership experience.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership in construction projects and a track record of delivering complex programs.
• Experience leading end-to-end stadium/arena or large-scale construction initiatives is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle delivery from feasibility to turnover and closeout.
• Establish and manage budgets, schedules, and risk controls to hit targets.
• Oversee procurement strategy, solicitations, bid leveling, and contract negotiations.
• Direct field operations including sequencing, logistics, site safety, QA/QC, and productivity.
• Monitor financial performance and ensure alignment with stakeholders.
• Partner with owners, architects, engineers, and authorities to maintain approvals and drive execution.
• Collaborate with VDC/BIM teams and champion Safety-First culture.
• Ensure permitting, inspections, TCO/CO milestones, commissioning, and turnover.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting & cost control

Procurement

Project management

Safety management

VDC/BIM

Stakeholder management

Education

BS Engineering or Construction Management

AA/AS with 12 years relevant experience

HS/GED with 14 years relevant experience

Tools

CMIC

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

Construction Project Director — Sports Stadiums (Dallas, TX)

We are hiring a seasoned Project Director to lead the end-to-end delivery of complex, large-scale sports stadium and arena projects as the General Contractor in the South Region of the US. You will own outcomes for safety, quality, cost, schedule, and stakeholder alignment from preconstruction through turnover and close-out. You will build and mentor a high-performing team (precon, field ops, estimating, VDC/BIM, safety, quality, commissioning) and drive trade partner performance to meet project goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle delivery (feasibility, preconstruction, procurement, GMP development, construction, commissioning, closeout).
• Establish and manage project budget, schedule, and risk controls to meet or exceed commercial targets.
• Oversee procurement strategy, solicitations, bid leveling, trade partner selection, and contract negotiations.
• Direct field operations: work sequencing, logistics, site safety (OSHA compliance), quality assurance/quality control, and productivity.
• Monitor financial performance.
• Partner with owners, architects/engineers, owner’s reps, code officials, utilities, and community stakeholders to maintain alignment and approvals.
• Interact with VDC/BIM.
• Champion Safety-First culture.
• Ensure permitting, inspections, TCO/CO milestones, commissioning, performance testing, and turnover.

Minimum Requirements

• BS Engineering or Construction Management or related curriculum and 10 years of relevant construction experience or AA/AS 12 years of relevant experience or HS/GED and 14 years of relevant experience, all including a minimum of 2 years of leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Construction experience in the field of sports, arenas, stadium, etc.
• Experience with large entertainment clients.
• Credentials: OSHA 30, PMP, DBIA, LEED AP, or Professional Engineer license.
• Knowledge of large-scale commissioning, technology/infrastructure integration (AV, DAS, broadcast), and public-private development.
• CMAR delivery experience and established trade partner relationships.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency with CMIC, Microsoft Project or other CM software.

Additional Information

• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization now or in the future.
• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
• This position is not hybrid nor remote.
• This position may include relocation.
• Travel is required for this position.
• For positions with driving responsibilities, Motor Vehicle Records are reviewed as part of AECOM’s background check process to ensure compliance with the Company’s driving standards.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $130,300.15 to $241,055.29.

About AECOM

AECOM offers comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of its employees. Depending on employment status, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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