VP Construction

Sphere Entertainment Co; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Sphere Entertainment Co. seeks a Vice President Construction to lead major development and construction projects worldwide, ensuring alignment with Sphere's vision, standards and strategic objectives.

You will coordinate with internal teams, external designers, GC, and subcontractors to deliver projects on time, within budget and to high-quality standards. The role requires overseeing the full development lifecycle from design through commissioning and occupation, managing timelines and

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Approximately 15 years of experience managing large-scale development and construction projects in a global or complex environment.
• Experience in contracting, consultancy or client organizations is valuable with design, procurement and delivery exposure.
• Proven track record delivering projects on time, within budget, and to quality and safety standards.
• Strong understanding of design, engineering, procurement, and construction processes.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills with ability to collaborate across international teams.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development and construction projects from concept through completion, aligning with Sphere's goals.
• Manage timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful global delivery.
• Lead coordination across internal teams, consultants, and external partners for seamless execution.
• Maintain consistent project oversight across 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 objectives.
• Ensure effective stakeholder communication and reporting at all stages of the lifecycle.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Global coordination

Education

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

Job description

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 project s and initiatives the role will encompass the full development lifecycle from design and procur e ment 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 roleis actionorientated with the post holder accountable to deliver to time,costand quality KPIs. These will include:

• Oversee andleaddevelopment 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 tomaintainconsistent 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
• E xperienced 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 .

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Pay Range

$160,000 — $320,000 USD

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