VP Construction

Who are we hiring? 

Support the Development and Construction team at Sphere in managing a diverse portfolio of Sphere projects across the globe.  The VP Construction will lead key aspects of project development and delivery, ensuring alignment with Sphere's vision, standards, and strategic objectives.   This role involves coordinating globally across teams and stakeholders to drive successful outcomes in a dynamic and innovative environment. 

What will you do?

Responsible for delivering major projects and initiatives the role will encompass the full development lifecycle from design and procurement through to delivery commissioning and occupation. The post holder will coordinate and lead diverse teams including internal Sphere stakeholders, external designers, General Contractor, and Sub-Contractors.  

The role is action orientated with the post holder accountable to deliver to time, cost and quality KPIs. These will include: 

• Oversee and lead development and construction projects from concept through completion, ensuring alignment with Sphere's creative and technical goals 
• Responsibility to manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful global delivery  
• Lead coordination across internal teams, consultants, and external partners to ensure seamless execution  
• Work with the team to maintain consistent project oversight and monitoring across all initiatives through the preconstruction and construction phases 
• Anticipate and mitigate risks through proactive planning and issue resolution  
• Support strategic project planning and decision making to align with long-term organizational objectives  
• Ensure effective stakeholder communication and reporting at all stages of the project lifecycle 
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, systems, and delivery methodologies 
• Represent the Development and Construction team in global coordination efforts to ensure consistency across regions and projects
• Provide exceptional experiences for our guests, partners, and team members, including by adhering to our appearance and presentation guidelines while on-site. 

What do you need to succeed? 

• Degree in Construction Management, engineering, Architecture, or a related field   
• Approximately 15 years of experience managing large-scale development and construction projects, ideally within a global or highly complex environment.  
• A background in contracting, consultancy or client organizations are equally valued providing the candidate can show a broad basis of experience which includes design, procurement and delivery of major projects. 
• Proven track record of delivery projects on time, within budget, and to defined quality and safety standards 
• Strong understanding of design, engineering, procurement, and construction processes 
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary and international teams 
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and adapt to fast-paced, evolving priorities 
• Experienced in participating within large internal project teams and demonstrable staff management experience. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB:  

This will be a US-Project based role. 

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