Blue Heron · 1 day ago
Director of Projects
Las Vegas,NV,US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expBlue Heron is a company focused on design leadership and project delivery. The Director of Projects will oversee project teams, ensuring adherence to schedules and budgets while enhancing client experiences across all projects.
ArchitectureConstruction
Responsibilities
Translate the Vice President of Design’s strategic vision into actionable project and portfolio management practices across all project teams
Lead, mentor, and develop Project Design Managers and their teams, fostering a culture of accountability, ownership, and high performance
Align project teams with evolving project and client needs, ensuring resource management is coordinated and efficient across the Design organization
Support department-wide staffing decisions, performance feedback, and professional development planning
Champion Blue Heron’s core values in daily leadership and decision-making
Lead project teams to deliver on budget, schedule, and work plan adherence across all assigned projects
Monitor project budgets, schedules, and key milestones; anticipate risks and troubleshoot challenges with project leaders before they impact delivery
Report portfolio and project status (budget, schedule, risks, and key decisions) to the Vice President of Design on a regular cadence
Ensure comprehensive and accurate documentation for all projects, from early design through construction documentation and handoff
Maintain direct leadership on select key or marquee projects while guiding broader portfolio performance
Ensure teams are delivering an exceptional client experience across all 'moments that matter' in the client journey
Establish standards and expectations for client communication, ensuring that budget, square footage, and schedule are clearly communicated at every client interaction
Require timely client approvals and signatures whenever budget, scope (including SF), or schedule parameters change
Serve as a senior escalation point for client issues related to design scope, cost, schedule, or documentation and help teams navigate solutions that protect both client experience and business objectives
Continuously improve design and project delivery processes, ensuring consistent adoption across all project teams
Define and enforce standards for project planning, work plan development, and performance tracking, ensuring teams are aligned and accountable
Oversee adherence to design processes and departmental standards, integrating lessons learned from completed and active projects
Partner with production, QA/QC, and BIM leadership to ensure documentation quality, coordination, and constructability expectations are met
Drive the creation, maintenance, and use of best-practice tools, checklists, and templates that support repeatable and efficient project delivery
Collaborate with Architecture, Interior Design, Construction, Estimating, Purchasing, Sales, Marketing, and Accounting to ensure project deliverables align with company goals, budgets, and operational standards
Work closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers, and Superintendents to resolve RFIs, field issues, and design changes efficiently and constructively
Participate in interdepartmental initiatives aimed at improving workflow, handoffs, and communication between Design and other divisions
Support coordination with external consultants (architectural, engineering, and specialty) to ensure compliant, coordinated documentation aligned with budget, schedule, and client goals
Qualification
Required
10–12+ years of architectural or design-related experience in residential and/or hospitality projects, with 5+ years in a supervisory or portfolio management role
Bachelor's or master's degree in Architecture or a related field
Proven success managing multiple concurrent projects and teams, balancing design quality, budget, and schedule expectations
Strong understanding of architectural design principles, building systems, construction documentation, and applicable building codes and regulations
High-level construction knowledge with the ability to communicate effectively with construction managers, superintendents, consultants, and trade partners
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, read and interpret financial reports, and connect design decisions to cost and schedule impacts
Strong familiarity with residential project workflows, including schematic design, design development, construction documents, and field coordination
Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and other related design tools
Excellent written, graphic, and verbal communication skills, including client presentations and executive reporting
Skilled people leader who can mentor, coach, and hold teams accountable while maintaining morale and engagement
Highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Exceptional cross-functional collaborator with a track record of building strong partnerships across departments
Commitment to continuous improvement, openness to feedback, and a mindset oriented toward scalable, repeatable solutions
Preferred
Architectural licensure preferred (or actively in progress)
Familiarity with project management software (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet) is a plus
Company
Blue Heron
Blue Heron is a design-led development firm that accentuates aspirational living through personalized Home experiences.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jon MacIntyre
Chief Financial Officer
Maureen Hascher, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Chief Talent Officer
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