CareerPlan

Director of Capital Projects

Detroit, MIFull-time2026-06-05 → 2026-11-11
On-site · United States

Core

Leading the planning, development, and execution of large-scale capital expansion and redevelopment projects for a convention center campus.

Role type

Senior Director of Capital Projects

Builds

Facility expansions, new construction, major renovations, and infrastructure improvements for a convention center.

Domain

Construction Management / Live Events / Hospitality

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Capital project planning, construction management, budget management, stakeholder management, risk management, contract management, permitting, team leadership, quality and safety enforcement.

Preferred skills

AI tools, e-Builder, Bluebeam.

Technologies

Microsoft Office/Outlook, project management software, e-Builder, Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

Lead planning and execution of major expansion projects; partner with executive leadership to define long-term strategy; direct multiple large-scale capital projects simultaneously; oversee full lifecycle delivery from design to construction; develop and manage large-scale capital budgets; serve as liaison with executive leadership, authority board, city agencies, and private partners; lead and develop a team of project managers and engineers; conduct routine site visits to monitor progress and enforce safety standards; identify risks and implement mitigation strategies; maintain accurate project documentation; secure permits and coordinate inspections; interpret contractual language; develop scopes of work for competitive bidding.

Seniority

Senior, strategic leadership with hands-on oversight