Project Director

Project Director

TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life. With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock 'n' roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAIT's 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues across the globe, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyonc, and The Olympics

Position Purpose

TAIT provides end-to-end solutions for our Clients, from blue-sky ideation to production realization to operational staffing to ongoing support. To deliver this best-in-class experience, the Project Director advocates for the Client's vision and deploys a strategy that leverages TAIT's global resources and relationships. The position leads supporting teams across the TAIT group, along with third party vendors, to provide account level decision making in service of a fully integrated client experience. The Project Director holds fiscal responsibility for the overall project, with consideration for each supporting TAIT office, and leads Client and Vendor contracting. With a constant eye on the project's horizon, leadership, delegation, mentorship and communication are essential to long-term success.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams (design, construction, commercial, technical) across global and regional operations.
• Drive project vision and alignment with business and creative objectives, ensuring stakeholder expectations are met or exceeded.
• Oversee all phases of project delivery including planning, procurement, construction, fabrication, installation and close-out.
• Ensure and advise that project schedules, budgets, and quality benchmarks are achieved.
• Review and validate construction methodologies, resource plans, and work programs.
• Administer complex contracts (FIDIC, bespoke, and local forms) and manage relationships with contractors, consultants, and third parties.
• Lead contract negotiations and change order management, ensuring commercial integrity is maintained.
• Be an active partner in working with Project Development to build project scopes, quotes and proposals.
• Identify and advocate for appropriate project staffing by phase.
• Provide oversight on claims, risk, and compliance issues in conjunction with legal and procurement teams while simultaneously advocating for client vision while ensuring TAIT's interests are protected.
• Collaborate closely with creative, technical, and AV / IT teams to align construction and infrastructure with themed entertainment and performance venue requirements.
• Understand and interpret show and experience intent into technical and architectural delivery.
• Effectively navigate and prioritize both Creative and Technical project demands and be the bridge between them.
• Operate effectively within the unique regulatory, cultural, and logistical environment of the project region.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, safety standards, and company policies across all projects.
• Liaise with authorities, local consultants, and JV partners to streamline approvals and regional coordination.
• Provide accurate cost forecasting, value engineering, and construction cost analysis throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with estimating and quantity surveying teams to control budget and cost performance in real-time.
• Build execution strategy with Project Management teams for successful delivery of Project Scope, Schedule, and Budget.
• Maintain a close relationship with the project teams ensuring steady oversight throughout the life of the project.
• Manage geographically and vocationally disparate teams.
• Lead Make / Buy decisions on scope choices throughout Project lifecycle.
• Internal and external communication of Project status and progress.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Experience

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

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. The employee is required to frequently walk, bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat, stoop, and kneel each day. Specific requirements are :

Salary Range : $155,000 - $170,000 commensurate with experience.

TAIT is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.