ABOUT LEGENDS GLOBAL | HUNTINGTON PLACE
Legends Global is redefining excellence in live events, venue management, and hospitality. With a global portfolio of 350+ iconic venues and a 360° approach that integrates Partnerships, Premium Experiences, Merchandise, Technology, and Operations, Legends Global delivers world-class results for clients and unforgettable moments for guests.
At Huntington Place Detroit — the 16th largest convention center in the United States — that global expertise meets Detroit’s energy, innovation, and resilience. Together, we’re shaping the future of live experiences in the heart of the Motor City.
The Director of Capital Projects is responsible for leading the planning, development, and execution of large-scale capital expansion and redevelopment projects across the convention center campus. This role manages complex, multi-year initiatives including facility expansions, new construction, major renovations, and infrastructure improvements to the quality and safety standards of the Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority (DRCFA) and Legends Global. This role oversees the full lifecycle of capital projects, including planning, design, construction, and closeout, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and aligned with operational needs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
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Leadership & Oversight: Direct multiple large-scale capital projects simultaneously as part of a coordinated expansion program and provide executive-level reporting on project status, risks, and financial performance.
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Construction Management: Oversee full lifecycle delivery of expansion projects from design management to contracting to construction, managing external teams such as architects, engineers, planners, construction managers, inspectors, owner’s representatives and consultants.
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Financial Management: Develop and manage large-scale capital budgets while monitoring expenditures, contingency usage, and change management, then identify value engineering opportunities without compromising quality or user experience when necessary.
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Stakeholder Interface: Serve as key liaison with executive leadership, authority board, city and public agencies, developers and private partners through presentations and ensuring approval alignment and clear communication.
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Documentation: Maintain accurate records including contracts, change orders, task orders, reports, drawings, and progress documentation.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, preferred and/or 15+ years of field experience managing large scale capital and expansion project schedules and budgets.
Competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus:
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position operates onsite in a live-event environment that requires flexibility, professionalism, and adherence to safety practices. Work occurs both in an office setting and throughout the facility — including active construction zones, back-of-house areas, rooftops, loading docks, and outdoor spaces.
The role requires walking, standing, climbing ladders, wearing PPE, and occasional lifting up to 40 lbs.
Huntington Place / Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encouraging Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and Protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
