Project Director

Accountabilities:: Lead the complete development lifecycle of assigned communities, including predevelopment, design, construction, commissioning, and project turnover. Represent the Design and Construction function in cross-functional initiatives and contribute to broader organizational objectives. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, executive leadership, operations teams, community teams, and external strategic partners. Support project feasibility activities, including market analysis, site selection, environmental and geotechnical studies, financial reviews, and jurisdictional approvals. Lead and coordinate the design process through Concept, Schematic Design, Design Development, and Construction Documents. Apply established design standards while evaluating innovative concepts, materials, and products that can reduce carbon impact, improve construction efficiency, and lower project costs. Lead and supervise contract negotiations with architects, engineers, specialty consultants, interior designers, general contractors, and other strategic partners. Manage project budgets, schedules, quality standards, permitting, design coordination, construction activities, and overall delivery across multiple projects and regions. Ensure projects remain on schedule, within approved budgets, and aligned with established design and quality requirements. Provide construction and project management oversight throughout predevelopment, development, and construction phases. Identify and prioritize high-risk and high-impact project matters while leveraging internal and external resources to maintain momentum and resolve challenges. Coordinate project turnover to Operations, including commissioning, training, licensing, warranty management, and ongoing support. Foster collaborative working relationships and ensure projects are delivered efficiently while maintaining high standards for design, quality, and resident experience. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university. At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in real estate project management involving Class A senior living, multifamily residential, hospitality, or a closely related sector. Strong experience managing complex development and construction projects from feasibility through completion and turnover. Demonstrated ability to manage, motivate, delegate to, and coordinate teams of partners, professionals, peers, consultants, and contractors. Ability to influence and direct the work of individuals and external partners without having direct reporting authority. Strong understanding of project budgeting, scheduling, design coordination, construction oversight, permitting, contract negotiations, and project delivery. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a broad range of business partners and senior stakeholders. Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to focus resources on high-risk and high-impact issues. Ability to meet demanding deadlines and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Strong collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams and external organizations. High proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, particularly Outlook, Excel, and Teams. Strong judgment, problem-solving, negotiation, and relationship-management skills. Willingness and ability to travel approximately 25% of the time, including occasional overnight stays. Benefits: Annual salary range of $140,000–$180,000 USD . Additional bonus or incentive opportunities may be available. Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance options. Retirement plan options. Tuition reimbursement. Employee assistance programs. Professional development and career advancement opportunities. Supportive and collaborative work environment. Opportunities to contribute to innovative and sustainable development initiatives. Meaningful work supporting the development of communities designed to enhance residents’ quality of life. Home office location in Baltimore, Maryland. Approximately 25% travel to communities locally and out of state.