ABOUT THE ROLE

The Project Director reports to a senior executive or vice-president and serves as the primary point of accountability for the successful delivery of complex sports and entertainment venue development projects—from design through turnover and closeout. Partnering closely with clients, design teams, and construction partners, the Project Director leads on-site operations with precision, discipline, and a collaborative mindset. This role demands an experienced industry professional who can manage competing priorities, build trusted relationships across stakeholder groups, and drive results in fast-paced, high-stakes environments. 

We are seeking experienced industry professionals with prior sports venue development experience.

This role sits within Legends Global Owner’s Representation, which provides project management services for major sports and entertainment venues and other complex public assembly facilities. Projects are fast-paced and stakeholder-rich, requiring strong coordination across owners, designers, builders, and specialty consultants on site.

WHAT YOU'LL DO (KEY RESPONSIBILITIES)

Lead On-Site Project Execution

• Oversee all on-site activities and manage project staff, serving as the day-to-day leader responsible for coordinating execution across every phase of the project.
• Coordinate and monitor design and construction team progress throughout the project lifecycle, identifying risks early and driving timely resolution to keep work on track.
• Oversee the management of all third parties including consultants, testing & inspection services, owner direct vendors, permitting and approval processes, and insurance programs.

Manage Budgets and Schedules with Discipline

• Assemble and maintain reliable project budgets, monitoring adherence by all parties and ensuring alignment to agreed financial parameters throughout the project.
• Track schedule performance, proactively advising on recovery measures and holding teams accountable to milestones and deliverables.
• Manage the procurement and accounting processes as required on the project(s)

Drive Procurement and Vendor Coordination

• Manage procurement and coordination of contractors, vendors, and consultants—ensuring the right partners are engaged and performing to expectation.
• Assist in obtaining all necessary permits, inspections, and approvals, navigating building and utility departments with efficiency and professionalism.

Deliver Quality and Ensure Compliance

• Monitor the quality of work throughout the project, identifying non-compliance items and managing resolution to ensure the highest standards are met at handover.
• Maintain comprehensive project files, document distribution, meeting minutes, and required reporting to support transparency and accountability.

Communicate with Clarity Across Stakeholders

• Serve as the primary communication link between clients, project stakeholders, and internal teams—providing regular updates on budget, schedule, quality, and project activities.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and partners, anticipating needs and ensuring stakeholders remain informed and confident throughout the project.

Manage Internal Operations and Develop Project Staff

• Oversee internal project costs including staffing, invoices, receivables, reimbursables, and expenses with rigor and transparency.
• Mentor, train, and develop project staff—building the next generation of project management talent and fostering a high-performance team culture.
• Manage project startup including developing the staffing plans, budgets and schedules, building program, insurance programs, request for proposals for A/E services, construction manager, all required vendors, engineers, testing & inspection services, and involvement in the negotiation of all required agreements and contracts on behalf of the client(s).
• Lead project turnover to the client and close out all assigned contracts and accounts with precision and professionalism.

WHAT YOU BRING (QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Building Construction, Engineering, or Architecture preferred.
• 20+ years of experience as a project engineer, project manager, or construction administration representative for a major design, construction, or program management firm.
• Proven track record delivering complex, large-scale projects in sports and entertainment venue development from design through closeout.
• Deep financial and scheduling acumen, with the ability to assemble reliable budgets, manage adherence, and drive accountability across all project parties.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to quickly establish credibility with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Superior collaboration skills and a relationship-driven approach to working with clients, design teams, contractors, and vendors.
• Proficiency with industry technology including MS 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint), Procore, Bluebeam, and MS Project or Primavera P6.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver all project deliverables on time in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Flexibility to work non-traditional hours and willingness to be on-site full-time; heavy travel or relocation to project site required.

KEY LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES

• Project-focused, detail-oriented, and results-driven
• Collaborative, credible, and client-centered
• Decisive problem-solver with disciplined follow-through
• Clear communicator with strong stakeholder presence

COMPENSATION

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

LOCATION

Kansas City, MO

ABOUT LEGENDS GLOBAL

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world’s most iconic live events, venues, and brands. We power unforgettable experiences through a fully integrated suite of premium services delivered seamlessly through our white-label model to keep our partners front and center.

With a global network of more than 450 venues, hosting 20,000 events and welcoming 165 million guests annually, Legends Global brings unmatched scale and expertise across every touchpoint from feasibility and consulting to sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and world-class content and booking.

Our culture is built on respect, ambition, collaboration, and bold action. We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where every team member can bring their authentic self, make a meaningful impact, and build a lasting career. At Legends Global, winning isn’t occasional—it’s intentional. We succeed because of our people: elite performers who know that every victory is earned together. If you thrive in high-performance environments and want to help shape the future of sports and entertainment, this is where you belong.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

NOTE:

The essential responsibilities of this position are described below the above headings. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.