Project Director

PROJECT DIRECTOR

Location: Kauai, HI (On-site)

Reports to: Development Director

Compensation: $200,000 - $250,000 + bonus

Company Overview

Our client is a Utah-based, vertically integrated investment and development firm with two decades of success and 500+ transactions. Their portfolio includes luxury resorts, private golf communities, and large-scale residential developments across Utah and other targeted markets. The culture is entrepreneurial and team-driven.

Your Role:

The Project Director is the senior owner-side authority during active construction of a major resort restoration, accountable for delivering the approved development plan on time, on budget, and to required quality standards. You will lead all construction activity as one of two right-hand leaders to the Development Director.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead construction execution as the primary owner-side authority, ensuring conformance with approved scope, budget, schedule, and quality
• Enforce construction contracts, GMPs, and change management; approve pay applications, change orders, and contingency within delegated authority
• Serve as primary contact with the GC; lead OAC meetings, field coordination, inspections, and milestones
• Partner with design to resolve RFIs, submittals, and field issues while protecting design intent
• Proactively identify cost, schedule, quality, and safety risks and escalate appropriately
• Build strong relationships with the local community, government, subs, and internal team

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field
• 12+ years in construction management, owner’s representation, or development delivery, including 5+ years in a senior project lead or director-level role
• Deep Hawaii construction experience (top priority); must be based on Kauai during the work week; authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Extensive hospitality construction experience, including ground-up luxury or resort-scale projects, with a track record of leading and owning projects
• Proven GC management under GMP contracts, including cost control, change management, and schedule enforcement; strong technical construction ability
• Cultural awareness and respect for island communities; strong communicator who works within delegated authority and escalates appropriately
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, or Procore; PMP, CCM, or PE preferred

Why Join?

Lead construction on an iconic, fully funded historic resort restoration in Hawaii — a 3–5 year project with the chance to build the team from the ground floor. Benefits include 401(k) match, health plan with HSA match, relocation assistance, vehicle reimbursement, and flexible PTO.