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Brailsford & Dunlavey lists this Project Director (Project Management Advisory) opportunity in tampa, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Working at B&D means more than just having a job; it means building a career. Explore a future with B&D, which offers exceptional benefits, a collaborative multidisciplinary approach, an inclusive environment, and ample opportunities for career advancement.
Brailsford & Dunlavey and PMA have integrated hiring operations after our recent merger . Explore all of our open opportunities below.
Project Management Advisors (PMA), now a part of Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D), is seeking a Project Director to support our Sports, Stadium, and Municipal Projects portfolio across the country.
This position is on-site in our Tampa, FL office.
The Opportunity
An opportunity for a senior-level project leadership professional who thrives in complex, high-visibility capital projects, enjoys working with public and private stakeholders, and is motivated to deliver large-scale stadiums and civic facilities that shape communities and fan experiences.
At Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D), we lead the planning, development, and management of the places that shape and strengthen communities- where people live, learn, work, and play. B&D partners with institutions, municipalities, and organizations to deliver complex real estate and capital projects through strategic advisory and program management services across the full project lifecycle.
B&D recently joined forces with Project Management Advisors (PMA), bringing together two nationally recognized leaders in program management and real estate advisory services. Together, the combined firm offers expanded capabilities across industries and end-to-end project delivery-from early-stage strategy through design, construction, and occupancy.
Our Sports and Civic Infrastructure team supports the planning and delivery of stadiums, arenas, recreation facilities, and municipal capital improvement projects. We work closely with public agencies, higher education institutions, and private developers to deliver transformative, community-focused assets.
As a Project Director, you will serve as the primary client executive and lead multidisciplinary teams through all phases of complex stadium and municipal development projects, ensuring successful delivery from concept through closeout.
How You’ll Contribute
Serve as the senior point of contact and trusted advisor to clients across stadium, sports facility, and municipal capital projects
Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale stadium, arena, and civic infrastructure projects
Oversee multidisciplinary teams including architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and internal staff
Direct strategic planning, master planning, programming, budgeting, design, and construction execution
Manage complex stakeholder environments, including public agencies, municipalities, governing boards, and private partners
Develop and oversee project budgets, financial models, and capital planning strategies
Guide project teams through preconstruction, design development, construction, and activation phases
Ensure alignment between project scope, schedule, budget, and client objectives
Lead procurement strategies for design, construction, and specialty consultants
Oversee contract negotiation, administration, and enforcement of project agreements
Evaluate and implement value engineering strategies to optimize cost, performance, and long-term asset value
Monitor project controls, reporting systems, and risk management strategies
Provide executive-level reporting to clients, boards, and governing entities
Oversee construction progress, quality control, and compliance with contract requirements
Lead project closeout and operational transition planning for stadium and municipal facilities
Support business development efforts, including proposals, interviews, and long-term client relationship management
What We’re Looking For
15+ years of experience in real estate development, project management, or construction leadership
Extensive experience delivering large-scale stadiums, sports facilities, hospitality, multi-family high-rise, or complex municipal/public-sector projects
Experience serving as an Owner’s Representative representing public or private capital project stakeholders
Proven success leading complex, multi-stakeholder capital programs from planning through execution
Strong background in master planning, programming, budgeting, design, and construction management
Deep understanding of project controls, construction documentation, sequencing, and delivery strategies
Experience managing public procurement processes, municipal stakeholders, and governance structures
Strong financial acumen, including capital planning, project budgets, and development feasibility
Knowledge of construction methods, materials, value engineering, and building/occupancy codes
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate, Urban Planning, or related field preferred
What Sets You Apart
You are a confident executive leader who thrives in high-profile, politically and operationally complex environments
You bring deep experience in managing stadiums and large civic or municipal capital programs
You excel at navigating public-sector stakeholders, boards, and community-facing project dynamics
You are a strong communicator with executive presence and the ability to influence decision-making at all levels
You are highly strategic while remaining detail-oriented in execution and delivery
You are skilled at building long-term client relationships and trusted advisory partnerships
You bring a solutions-oriented mindset to complex design, construction, and stakeholder challenges
You demonstrate integrity, sound judgment, and professionalism in high-stakes environments
You are motivated by delivering landmark facilities that define cities and communities
Why People Choose B&D
Impactful Mission
Be part of meaningful work that helps shape the places where people live, learn, heal, work, and connect.
Learning & Growth
We invest in mentorship, leadership development, and continuous learning at every stage of your career.
Strong Culture
Entrepreneurial thinking, collaboration, intellectual curiosity, integrity, and excellence drive how we work together.
Robust Benefits
Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement benefits, professional development support, paid time off, and more.
B&D provides a complete package to our full-time employees.
100% company-paid medical, prescription, and dental insurance premiums for employees and their children
Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses
Company-paid contributions to 401(k) retirement accounts
Flextime and telecommuting
Parental leave
Voluntary vision insurance
Company-paid disability and life insurance
Vacation, sick, and holiday pay
Adoption assistance program
Reimbursement for professional memberships/certifications
Learning & Development department dedicated to providing in-house training
Employee assistance program
Corporate fitness center access at most locations
Cell phone reimbursement
Wellness Committee and wellness-based programming
We recruit project managers, construction managers, planners, architects, economists, finance specialists, management consultants, and other experts. The merging of these diverse skill sets and backgrounds helps us meet—and often exceed—our firm’s goals. We are committed to every employee’s rapid professional development and provide many opportunities for everyone to stretch their intellectual capacities.
I appreciate B&D's commitment to inclusivity. As a woman in the real estate development space, all too often, I’m the only minority or woman in the room. It feels great to know that I have the B&D family behind me to make me feel appreciated.
B&D Employee
OUR COMMITMENT
B&D's benefits are second to none in any industry.
We believe that a comprehensive benefits package is critical to supporting our employees' personal and family needs, and demonstrates our true commitment to work-life balance.
Whether you are looking for a company that shares the burden of health care costs, permits occasional working-from-home flexibility, or invests heavily into each employee's 401(k), B&D delivers a complete package.
100% company-paid medical, prescription, and dental insurance premiums for employees and their children
Brailsford & Dunlavey Inc. is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Brailsford & Dunlavey, Inc. participates in E-Verify.
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Worksite address
tampa, FL, 33646, US
Who can apply
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