Project Director – Global Owner's Representation

Saffire, LLC

Project Director overseeing complex sports and entertainment venue development projects. Leading teams, managing budgets and schedules, building relationships in fast-paced environments.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead On-Site Project Execution
Oversee all on-site activities and manage project staff, serving as the day-to-day leader responsible for coordinating execution across every phase of the project.
Coordinate and monitor design and construction team progress throughout the project lifecycle, identifying risks early and driving timely resolution to keep work on track.
Oversee the management of all third parties including consultants, testing & inspection services, owner direct vendors, permitting and approval processes, and insurance programs.
Manage Budgets and Schedules with Discipline
Assemble and maintain reliable project budgets, monitoring adherence by all parties and ensuring alignment to agreed financial parameters throughout the project.
Track schedule performance, proactively advising on recovery measures and holding teams accountable to milestones and deliverables.
Manage the procurement and accounting processes as required on the project(s)
Drive Procurement and Vendor Coordination
Manage procurement and coordination of contractors, vendors, and consultants—ensuring the right partners are engaged and performing to expectation.
Assist in obtaining all necessary permits, inspections, and approvals, navigating building and utility departments with efficiency and professionalism.
Deliver Quality and Ensure Compliance
Monitor the quality of work throughout the project, identifying non-compliance items and managing resolution to ensure the highest standards are met at handover.
Maintain comprehensive project files, document distribution, meeting minutes, and required reporting to support transparency and accountability.
Communicate with Clarity Across Stakeholders
Serve as the primary communication link between clients, project stakeholders, and internal teams—providing regular updates on budget, schedule, quality, and project activities.
Build trusted relationships with clients and partners, anticipating needs and ensuring stakeholders remain informed and confident throughout the project.
Manage Internal Operations and Develop Project Staff
Oversee internal project costs including staffing, invoices, receivables, reimbursables, and expenses with rigor and transparency.
Mentor, train, and develop project staff—building the next generation of project management talent and fostering a high-performance team culture.
Manage project startup including developing the staffing plans, budgets and schedules, building program, insurance programs, request for proposals for A/E services, construction manager, all required vendors, engineers, testing & inspection services, and involvement in the negotiation of all required agreements and contracts on behalf of the client(s).
Lead project turnover to the client and close out all assigned contracts and accounts with precision and professionalism.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Building Construction, Engineering, or Architecture preferred.
20+ years of experience as a project engineer, project manager, or construction administration representative for a major design, construction, or program management firm.
Proven track record delivering complex, large-scale projects in sports and entertainment venue development from design through closeout.
Deep financial and scheduling acumen, with the ability to assemble reliable budgets, manage adherence, and drive accountability across all project parties.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to quickly establish credibility with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
Superior collaboration skills and a relationship-driven approach to working with clients, design teams, contractors, and vendors.
Proficiency with industry technology including MS 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint), Procore, Bluebeam, and MS Project or Primavera P6.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver all project deliverables on time in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
Flexibility to work non-traditional hours and willingness to be on-site full-time; heavy travel or relocation to project site required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
paid vacation
401k plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementconstruction managementbudget managementschedule managementprocurementvendor coordinationquality assurancerisk managementstaff developmentcontract negotiation

Soft Skills

communicationinterpersonal skillscollaborationrelationship managementleadershipmentoringproblem-solvingaccountabilitycredibility establishmentflexibility

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Project ManagementBachelor’s Degree in Construction ManagementBachelor’s Degree in Construction EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Building ConstructionBachelor’s Degree in EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Architecture