Project Director (Project-Based Role)

Job Disclosures:

Project-Based Role: This is a project-based position with an anticipated duration of 2+ years.

Location: Santa Fe, NM OR New York City, NY

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $141,565 to $211,640. Compensation may vary based on location and experience.

Job Summary:

The Project Director has overall responsibility for the successful planning and delivery of large, complex, multi-disciplined projects. Working with these multi-disciplined project leaders, they provide leadership to strategically manage risks against scope, schedule, and budget. A successful Project Director is able to balance the rigors and risks associated with complex projects, with the Creative opportunities and risk-taking that the company values at its core.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Project Leadership, Functional Leadership, and Executives to plan and align project strategies with company priorities.
• Provide oversight for Project specific estimating, budgeting, and scheduling in consultation with Project Controls and Project Leadership.
• Lead Project Leadership and the Project Team through Design, Procurement, Production/Construction, Installation, Programming, Opening, and Close-Out phases
• Report and manage expectations on the health of the Project to Executive Leadership. Act as the main RI to escalate risks and concerns as needed.
• Translate high-level business goals into actionable project plans
• Lead, mentor, and develop project managers
• Build high-performing teams and foster a culture of accountability and creative excellence
• Define high-level project budgets, distributed to stakeholder management
• Monitor expenditures and ensure financial controls are in place
• Forecast costs and prepare financial reports for leadership review
• Ensure projects comply with legal, regulatory, and organizational standards
• Lead audits, reviews, and quality assurance checks for scheduling, budgets, and overall project development
• Evaluate and improve project delivery methodologies as the align with Company objectives
• Implement best practices and continuous improvement processes
• Leverage emerging tools, systems, and technologies to enhance productivity

Required Qualifications

• Deep understanding of project management methodologies, managing diverse internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience in championing Creative Project delivery
• Over 20 years of experience in the development and design/construction management of major projects within the hospitality/entertainment/themed development industries, including having held prior senior-level positions with these spaces.
• You have 15+ years in supervising and managing project management professionals.
• You are skilled in problem solving as well as anticipating changes within the project scope.
• You hold excellent interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills, organizational as well as creative thinking.
• You possess an in-depth knowledge of programs as they are used on a daily basis:
• P6, Planera, or other primary scheduling tools
• Autodesk Construction Cloud - Build
• AirTable or other database tools for managing key project information
• Google Suite
• Gantt charts

Work Environment and Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required.

Work Environment:

The Project Director works in a dynamic environment that includes both office and active construction site settings. Work may be performed in a standard office environment for project planning, coordination, and meetings, as well as on construction sites where exposure to varying weather conditions, noise, dust, and uneven terrain is common. The role requires adherence to all company and OSHA safety standards, and the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when on-site. The position involves frequent collaboration with project teams, contractors, and vendors in fast-paced and occasionally high-pressure conditions to meet deadlines and project milestones.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods. The role may involve climbing stairs or ladders, bending, reaching, or lifting objects up to 25 pounds while inspecting or overseeing project work. The employee must be able to visually inspect project sites, read detailed plans and specifications, and communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.

The employee will comply with company and OSHA standard workplace safety protocols. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Occasionally requiring flexibility to work during evenings or weekends based on business needs, especially during installation phase at project site locations.

Supervisor Responsibilities:

This position does require supervisory responsibility.

Travel

Travel is required for this position and varies by phase and your home location. This may include business trips and temporary assignments as necessary.

During the design phases, this position will require some business travel (10%-25%). During the construction and installation phases, this position will require extensive travel (30%+).

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

IMPACT: Meow Wolf is committed to our DIY roots and grassroots community support principles. To document that commitment, we converted our legal designation into a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation and have certified as a B Corporation. As a B Corp, we have a triple bottom line of supporting financial, social and environmental wellbeing in our community.

INCLUSION: Meow Wolf is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to ensuring all employees enjoy and thrive in a work environment where differences make us the vibrant, wonderful community we are! All employment decisions at Meow Wolf are based on business need, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, service in the military or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

BENEFITS:

The choices we make concerning our benefits during enrollment periods are among the most important we select for ourselves and our families. As part of the total compensation package for full-time employees, Meow Wolf offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes various options to meet individual healthcare and financial needs along with many perks.

• Medical Insurance options: PPO & HDHP*
• Dental and Vision Insurance*
• HSA, HRA, and FSA options*
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Company paid Life Insurance Policy and Disability Coverage(s)*
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Life Insurance Policies*
• Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave for 12 weeks
• Discount off Meow Wolf Gift Shop Merch and Cafes
• Admission to Meow Wolf attractions for employees and guests

*Regular or Project Based Full-time positions

Please visit www.meowwolf.com/careers for more information.