Director of Design, Construction and Architecture at Delaware North

Delaware North is hiring a full-time Director of Design and Construction to join our team in Denver, Colorado. As a Director of Design, you will serve as the design management lead for a ground-up project.  This role will be responsible for supervising and providing daily leadership for the project's design team, consisting of external and internal design resources.  The role requires significant time collaborating with the Owners and Delaware North leadership teams and translating that information into a viable design.  The Director will be the senior design point of contact for the project and responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with Delaware North’s internal design and construction staff, operational stakeholders, owner representatives, and key third-party construction and design team stakeholders.  Our ideal candidate should possess extensive project design experience in gaming/casino projects, which may include casino gaming floor, hotel, retail, meeting/conference/ events spaces, and food and beverage outlets. 

Relocation assistance is available.

Minimum – Anticipated Maximum Base Salary: $104,100 - $140,500 / year

In addition to base salary, we offer an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting, that we would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range. Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at

At Delaware North, we care about our team members' personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match 
• Annual performance bonus based on level, as well as individual, company, and location performance
• Paid vacation days and holidays
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement
• Generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts

• Delegate and monitor all aspects of the developer’s team including project billing, forecasting, expense tracking, and implementation of quality assurance procedures 
• Coordinate initial planning for gaming and hospitality projects including programming, budgeting, scheduling, permitting, and entitlements 
• Lead design activities and stakeholder engagement, manage RFPs and designer selection, and ensure Delaware North best practices are integrated into the design process 
• Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets, conduct value engineering, and report issues impacting cost or timeline to management 
• Oversee construction documentation and material selections, review milestone submissions, and communicate cost implications of design or scope changes 

• Select and coordinate procurement of FFE necessary for the proper execution of design as well as for operation of facility.  Research type of equipment needed as indicated by management, evaluate use of equipment, research equipment costs, and negotiate costs.  Assure proper delivery and installation of equipment to project site

• Oversee 3rd Party Owner Representatives to ensure design intent, budgets and schedules are managed

• Manage construction bids and contractor negotiations, coordinate on-site activities, monitor progress, and ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and safety regulations 

• Bachelor’s degree required in construction management, architecture, or related field 
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in casino and resort construction project management, with at least 7 years of experience as an owners representative or a lead project manager for a construction manager or general contractor for projects exceeding $750M; experience in or strong knowledge of design and architecture preferred
• Construction project management experience in casino and gaming ground-up construction and renovations to existing casino facilities   
• Knowledge and experience of purchasing, budgeting, negotiating, and awarding contracts required 
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Blue Beam, AutoCAD, and PMWeb required 
• Travel up to 25% may be required

Days
Evenings as needed

Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team — you’re part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.

Who says you can’t love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you’re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we’re invested in helping you achieve your career goals.

Together, we’re shaping the future of hospitality — come grow with us!

Delaware North, along with its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer, showcasing job opportunities and considering applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.