VP Construction

Socket.dev; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Sphere Entertainment Co. is hiring a VP Construction to lead major global development and construction initiatives.

You will coordinate internal teams, external designers, general contractors, and subcontractors to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards. The role focuses on driving design through procurement, commissioning, and occupation across diverse regions, requiring strong leadership, risk management, and reporting capabilities in a fast‑paced, innovative

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, engineering, architecture or related field.
• Proven track record delivering large development/construction projects.
• Experience coordinating with internal teams and external designers, GC, and subs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development and construction projects from concept through completion, ensuring alignment with creative and technical goals.
• Manage timelines, budgets, and resources for global delivery.
• Lead coordination across internal teams, consultants and external partners for seamless execution.
• Maintain project oversight during preconstruction and construction phases.
• Anticipate and mitigate risks through proactive planning and issue resolution.
• Support strategic planning and decision making aligned with organizational objectives.
• Ensure stakeholder communication and reporting at all stages of the lifecycle.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, systems, and delivery methodologies.
• Represent the Development and Construction team in global coordination efforts.

Skills

Construction management

Engineering

Architecture

Project leadership

Cross-cultural collaboration

Global delivery

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or Architecture

Job description

About Sphere Entertainment Co.

Sphere Entertainment Co. is a leader in immersive experiences, technology and media. The Company includes Sphere, an experiential medium powered by advanced technologies. The first Sphere opened in Las Vegas, with a second venue planned for Abu Dhabi. In addition, the Company includes MSG Networks, which operates two regional sports and entertainment networks, MSG Network and MSG Sportsnet, as well as a direct-to-consumer and authenticated streaming product, MSG+, delivering a wide range of live sports content and other programming. More information is available at www.sphereentertainmentco.com.

Who are we hiring?

Support the Development and Construction team at Sphere in managing a diverse portfolio of Sphere projects across the globe. The VP Construction will lead key aspects of project development and delivery, ensuring alignment with Sphere's vision, standards, and strategic objectives. This role involves coordinating globally across teams and stakeholders to drive successful outcomes in a dynamic and innovative environment.

What will you do?

Responsible for delivering major projects and initiatives the role will encompass the full development lifecycle from design and procurement through to delivery commissioning and occupation. The post holder will coordinate and lead diverse teams including internal Sphere stakeholders, external designers, General Contractor, and Sub-Contractors.

The role is action orientated with the post holder accountable to deliver to time, cost and quality KPIs. These will include:

• Oversee and lead development and construction projects from concept through completion, ensuring alignment with Sphere's creative and technical goals


• Responsibility to manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful global delivery


• Lead coordination across internal teams, consultants, and external partners to ensure seamless execution


• Work with the team to maintain consistent project oversight and monitoring across all initiatives through the preconstruction and construction phases


• Anticipate and mitigate risks through proactive planning and issue resolution


• Support strategic project planning and decision making to align with long-term organizational objectives


• Ensure effective stakeholder communication and reporting at all stages of the project lifecycle


• Drive continuous improvement in processes, systems, and delivery methodologies


• Represent the Development and Construction team in global coordination efforts to ensure consistency across regions and projects


• Provide exceptional experiences for our guests, partners, and team members, including by adhering to our appearance and presentation guidelines while on-site.

What do you need to succeed?

• Degree in Construction Management, engineering, Architecture, or a related field


• Approximately 1 5 years of experience managing large-scale development and construction projects, ideally within a global or highly complex environment.


• A background in contracting, consultancy or client organizations are equally valued providing the candidate can show a broad basis of experience which includes design, procurement and delivery of major projects.


• Proven track record of delivery projects on time, within budget, and to defined quality and safety standards


• Strong understanding of design, engineering, procurement, and construction processes


• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary and international teams


• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and adapt to fast-paced, evolving priorities


• Experienced in participating within large internal project teams and demonstrable staff management experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB:

This will be a US-Project based role.

Pay Range

$160,000 - $320,000 USD

Company culture

At MSG, we recognize the importance of upskilling employees’ talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward. We are proud to offer a robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents and obtain the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers. Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here.

We value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. MSG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination, including considering requests for reasonable accommodations as required.