Project Director

Overview Project Director - Hospitality (Design and Construction) position at PMA. PMA is a national real estate advisory firm providing consulting services as the owner’s representative, including development management, project management, program management and investor representation. We partner with clients to provide leadership and strategic guidance for sophisticated real estate needs, aiming to minimize risk while maximizing outcomes. PMA is headquartered in Chicago with offices nationwide and has a track record of recognizing top professional services firms in the commercial real estate industry. PMA is hiring a Project Director for our Orlando office who will work on a large Hospitality project located in the Bahamas. This role offers professional and personal growth through meaningful mentorship and training, with opportunities to collaborate and deliver complex real estate projects across the country. Your Role As a Project Director, you will serve as the primary interface with PMA clients and lead the client and project team through a successful process of strategic real estate planning, design and construction of new buildings, tenant improvement buildouts, and facilities assignments. You will support our projects in the following ways: You have 10+ years of development and project management experience within the hospitality industry You have a bachelor’s degree in architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Urban Planning, Real Estate Finance or a related field You have experience as an Owner’s Representative or Project Manager representing the fiduciary interests of the real estate developer or investor You are skilled at managing project teams successfully through all phases of the development and construction process You are knowledgeable with regard to project pro formas, including development budgets, operations (revenues, expenses, cash flows) and resulting financial metrics (return on cost, IRR, etc.) You demonstrate skills in managing successful projects and consistently meeting/exceeding client expectations and deadlines You thoroughly understand project controls, project management, construction documentation and sequencing You possess a working knowledge of alternate materials/methods, construction costs, value-engineering techniques and building/occupancy laws and lease requirements You possess strong organizational, analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills You show discretion in handing confidential information You are adept at developing and maintaining long-term relationships with clients and other development, design, and construction-related and business professionals Your Values And Skills You are a motivated self-starter with a positive attitude You operate with a high level of personal integrity and business ethics, thriving in a collaborative team environment You have polished executive presence and excellent verbal and written communication skills Your interpersonal skills are exceptional (i.e., high emotional intelligence) You exercise enthusiasm and curiosity, committed to seeking creative solutions You practice diligence and discipline to refine options into the optimal result You exude confidence and courage to cultivate yourself as a leader You value fairness, understanding it is fundamental to transparency and consensus building Your Success The day-to-day experience at PMA promises challenge, collaboration, and growth while our comprehensive benefits create opportunities for you and your family to prosper, including: Being part of a respected company with high-caliber clients and projects A workplace that is values-based and consciously practices its values every day A culture that respects work/life balance Competitive salary and bonus program Formal and informal training, leadership development, mentoring programs, and other opportunities for growth and advancement Quality benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, education reimbursement, and much more 401(k) plan with employer match PMA comprises over 150 project professionals with experience across architecture, development, asset management, brokerage, construction, engineering, finance, and urban planning. We operate across a national portfolio with offices in Chicago, Austin, Los Angeles, New York, Orlando, San Diego and San Francisco. Our teams deliver proactive solutions by leveraging broad and diverse experience across a wide range of project types, including hospitality. Please review our US Application Privacy Policy #J-18808-Ljbffr