The role… The Project Director – Soho House Flatiron is a role leading the overall development of a new flagship, Soho House by Q2 2028. The role will coordinate across design, development and operations departments, as well as external consultant team and key stakeholders, to lead the planning, construction and pre-opening phases of the project. In addition to managing the day-to-day physical realization of the project, a central objective of the role is to ensure the project’s highly qualitative execution directly contributes to wider Group business goals of enhancing member experience and improving member retention in New York and the Americas.

Owing to the project’s highly complex nature, large scale and multiple internal stakeholders, the role is therefore the key player in ensuring its successful delivery and without which the project could not proceed. This role will work hand in hand with the Soho Flatiron Operations Director.

Requirements

Provide thoughtful and expert led decision making to reduce to an absolute minimum any design mistakes / flaws, saving time and money throughout the project. You will use experience from previous roles as well as notes from a thorough and detailed review of all build, design and operational issues/learnings from the management team. Design / Operations Integration A collaborative partnership with the key Design and Operations directors executing the project is essential to the role.

Responsible today to implement forward-looking, future-proofing design and operational decisions that consider the 5- and 10-year horizons of project life. Communication Work with local officials (state, county and city) to provide appropriate and timely information to maintain excellent relationships and a high reputation in the district. Partner with the Operations director to form an internal “Soho House Flatiron Board” comprised of key business and equity stakeholders and institute regular, monthly Board Meetings to update on project progress as well as raise critical issues and urgent decisions.

Qualifications

10+ years experience in a Project Director, Development Director or similar type role leading large-scale, urban redevelopments for a major hospitality brand, construction or development company Proven track record of 5+ successfully executed, New York City-based construction and/or re-development projects, including extensive Shell Core and high-end residential or hospitality Fitout experience Intimate understanding of New York City planning, building and Landmarks