Senior Director of Project Management

#25-2994

Dallas, Texas, USA

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-time

Job Description

Position Overview: The Senior Director of Project Management is responsible for leading the project management of real estate development projects across hospitality, multi-family, and student housing sectors. This position requires a strategic and results-driven leader with a strong background in project management, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record of managing complex projects from conception through completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of diverse project portfolios on time and within budget.
• Define project scope, budgets, schedules, and deliverables in partnership with stakeholders.
• Manage client relationships, ensuring clear communication and satisfaction throughout the lifecycle.
• Negotiate contracts and oversee compliance, risk management, and quality assurance.
• Drive continuous improvement, process efficiencies, and best practices across the team.
  
  

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field (Masters preferred).
• PMP certification or equivalent preferred.
• 12+ years of project management experience, including 7+ years in project leadership.
• 10–15 years with a reputable GC or construction management firm.
• Direct experience managing $200M+ in commercial real estate projects in the past 5–10 years.
• Strong knowledge of the construction lifecycle, project delivery methods, and value engineering.
• Proven ability to negotiate contracts and deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Skilled communicator with leadership presence and the ability to engage executives, clients, and investors.
• Proficiency with project management software (Procore, MS Project, or equivalent).
• Hospitality project experience (hotel builds, conversions, or renovations) preferred.
• Background in adaptive reuse, historic tax credit projects, and financial analysis tools (Excel, Argus) is a plus.
• Established industry network and experience mentoring junior staff.
• Willingness to travel as required.