Senior Director, Construction

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Las Vegas (NV)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 280,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Sphere Entertainment seeks an experienced Construction Executive to oversee its development portfolio in Las Vegas. You will lead pre-construction, construction, scheduling, design, logistics, and constructability across the project lifecycle, ensuring safety, budget adherence, and quality.

Responsibilities include reviewing CPM schedules, coordinating with design teams and the Engineer of Record, directing field operations on large-scale venues, and communicating risks and progress to executive

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent depth of field experience may be considered
Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in commercial construction
Majority of experience directly managing field operations across all construction phases
Experience with large-scale projects exceeding $500M in construction value
Experience with entertainment venues, stadiums, convention centers, or comparable facilities
Experience coordinating multiple trades on active job sites
Understanding of structural steel, concrete, curtain wall, MEP, and specialty systems
Ability to read, interpret, and challenge construction documents, shop drawings, and erection plans
Experience planning complex erection sequences, heavy lifts, and phased construction operations
Familiarity with union labor environments and workforce planning
Strong understanding of construction sequencing and field operations
Fluency in means and methods across major trades
Knowledge of crane logistics, rigging plans, temporary shoring and bracing
Ability to translate field realities into executive communication
Skilled in reading and driving CPM schedules
Ability to identify padded durations and broken logic
Demonstrated leadership presence and technical credibility
Ability to operate across multiple project locations

Responsibilities

Provide executive-level oversight of construction activities across Sphere Entertainment’s development portfolio
Oversee development, pre-construction, construction, scheduling, design, logistics, and constructability throughout the project lifecycle
Lead constructability reviews during design development
Identify conflicts, sequencing risks, and value-engineering opportunities
Provide input on means and methods, temporary works, and phasing strategies
Direct and oversee construction operations across active project sites
Ensure work is safe, on schedule, within budget, and meets quality standards
Maintain a constant field presence to validate progress and hold trade partners accountable
Review and challenge contractor schedules, including logic ties, durations, and resource loading
Identify schedule risks and drive recovery strategies
Coordinate with design teams, the Engineer of Record, and specialty consultants
Review trade sequencing, work-front handoffs, concurrent operations, and critical-path activities
Oversee site logistics, including crane planning, material laydown, transportation, temporary utilities, and site access
Serve as primary contact with construction managers, general contractors, and key subcontractors
Communicate project status, risks, and decisions to executive leadership
Provide exceptional experiences for guests, partners, and team members while following on-site appearance guidelines

Skills

Construction Management

Field Operations Management

CPM Scheduling

Construction Sequencing

Erection Planning

Value Engineering

Means and Methods

Logistics Coordination

Heavy Lifts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Construction Documents

Shop Drawings

Erection Plans

Crane Logistics

Rigging Plans

Job description

• Provide executive-level oversight of construction activities across Sphere Entertainment’s development portfolio
• Oversee development, pre-construction, construction, scheduling, design, logistics, and constructability throughout the project lifecycle
• Lead constructability reviews during design development
• Identify conflicts, sequencing risks, and value-engineering opportunities
• Provide input on means and methods, temporary works, and phasing strategies
• Direct and oversee construction operations across active project sites
• Ensure work is safe, on schedule, within budget, and meets quality standards
• Maintain a constant field presence to validate progress, resolve issues, and hold trade partners accountable
• Review and challenge contractor schedules, including logic ties, durations, and resource loading
• Identify schedule risks and drive recovery strategies
• Coordinate with design teams, the Engineer of Record, and specialty consultants
• Review trade sequencing, work-front handoffs, concurrent operations, and critical-path activities
• Oversee site logistics, including crane planning, material laydown, transportation, temporary utilities, and site access
• Serve as primary contact with construction managers, general contractors, and key subcontractors
• Communicate project status, risks, and decisions to executive leadership
• Provide exceptional experiences for guests, partners, and team members while following on-site appearance and presentation guidelines

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent depth of field experience may be considered in lieu of formal education
Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in commercial construction
Majority of experience directly managing field operations across all construction phases
Extensive firsthand experience with large-scale, complex projects exceeding $500M in construction value
Experience with entertainment venues, stadiums, convention centers, or comparable program-driven facilities
Experience managing and coordinating multiple concurrent trades on active job sites
Understanding of structural steel, concrete, curtain wall, MEP, and specialty systems
Ability to read, interpret, and challenge construction documents, shop drawings, and erection plans
Experience planning and executing complex erection sequences, heavy lifts, and phased construction operations
Familiarity with union labor environments, craft productivity expectations, and workforce planning
Strong understanding of construction sequencing and field operations
Fluency in means and methods across major construction trades
Knowledge of crane logistics, rigging plans, temporary shoring and bracing
Ability to translate field-level realities into executive-level communication
Skilled in reading and driving CPM schedules
Ability to identify padded durations, broken logic, and unrealistic resource assumptions
Demonstrated leadership presence and technical credibility
Ability to operate across multiple project locations simultaneously

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in managing large-scale construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, and adherence to schedules and budgets. Proficient in construction sequencing, field operations, and effective communication with executive leadership and project stakeholders.

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