Senior Project Director - Integrated Resort & Infrastructure

AECOM Tishman; New York (NY); On-site; USD 187,306 - 346,516; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Tishman in New York City seeks a seasoned Project Director to lead end-to-end delivery of a ground-up towers development, overseeing preconstruction through commissioning, opening, and handover.

Ideal candidates will have experience leading infrastructure and vertical construction on large-scale integrated resort, hospitality, high-rise residential, or mixed-use developments; capable of managing multidisciplinary teams and delivering complex projects from preconstruction through turnover.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Engineering or Construction Management or similar.
• Minimum 12 years of relevant construction experience with 4 years in leadership.
• Entertainment/hotel/hospitality construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define program strategy, governance, and delivery plan; establish KPIs and reporting cadence.
• Build and mentor an integrated team (owner’s rep, design, construction, commissioning, operations).
• Drive design management from concept to IFC, ensuring constructability and lifecycle performance.
• Lead procurement for major packages and manage prequalification and contract negotiations.
• Own master schedule and cost plan; manage cash flow, contingencies, and change control.
• Coordinate approvals with building officials, fire marshal, health and environmental regulators.
• Enforce safety culture and QA/QC; lead site logistics, phasing, and trade coordination.
• Lead commissioning, training, SOPs, and handover to operations.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Education

BA/BS Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

P6

CMIC

Procore

Job description

AECOM Tishman in New York City seeks a seasoned Project Director to lead end-to-end delivery of a ground-up towers development, overseeing preconstruction through commissioning, opening, and handover.

Ideal candidates will have experience leading infrastructure and vertical construction on large-scale integrated resort, hospitality, high-rise residential, or mixed-use developments; capable of managing multidisciplinary teams and delivering complex projects from preconstruction through turnover.