A vertically integrated real estate development and hospitality company, is seeking a highly skilled Project Development Director to lead a landmark luxury resort development in Upstate New York. This individual will oversee the entire lifecycle of the development—from early-stage planning and entitlement to design coordination, budgeting, construction, and final project delivery and turnover. The ideal candidate will bring a track record of leading complex mixed-use or hospitality developments with high design standards, financial rigor, and operational awareness. This is a high-impact leadership position within the company's development team and will serve as the central point of accountability for the project’s success, on time and in budget.

• Must have Resort development experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate the full development process for the resort project, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic objectives related to design quality, budget, schedule, and delivery.

• Lead and manage the owner’s representative team, acting as the point of integration across internal teams, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders.

• Set and maintain clear project scope, deliverables, and performance targets throughout the project lifecycle.

• Direct and monitor the design process, managing multiple architectural and engineering consultants to achieve a coherent, executable, and world-class design.

• Oversee entitlement and permitting processes, ensuring compliance with local planning, zoning, environmental, and regulatory frameworks.

• Provide hands-on oversight of project budgeting, cost tracking, and financial reporting; proactively identify variances and manage corrective actions.

• Manage procurement, contract negotiation, and execution with general contractors, consultants, and vendors.

• Supervise construction progress, quality control, and compliance with specifications.

• Ensure all aspects of the development meet the company's luxury brand standards and operational objectives upon turnover.

• Oversee early operational planning, including interfaces with hospitality operators, facility management, and service standards.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven ability to lead complex, design-driven development projects from concept to completion.

• Strong understanding of development finance, budgeting, and scheduling tools, including experience managing project budgets exceeding $200 million and controlling all aspects of the construction management and overseeing the selected GC for the project.

• Demonstrated experience in contract review, title, insurance, and entitlements.

• Familiarity with commercial, land-use processes, and zoning regulations.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to lead a multidisciplinary team of consultants, stakeholders, and internal staff.

• High emotional intelligence, problem-solving mindset, and ability to navigate challenges proactively.

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with a rigorous attention to detail.

• Including managing the process of various points of input from the hotel operator and brand to the architects and owners and investors

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in a full-charge development leadership role.

• Experience overseeing ground-up mixed-use or luxury hospitality developments is essential.

• Direct experience managing projects through all phases: planning, entitlement, design, pre-construction, construction, and turnover.