Director of Capital Projects

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 ROLE 

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. 

The Director serves as a key strategic leader, aligning expansion efforts with enhancing guest experience, organizational growth objectives, market competitiveness, and long-term asset value, while ensuring seamless integration with ongoing venue operations within an active convention center environment. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Capital Development: Lead the planning and execution of major expansion projects including facility expansion, site improvements, new building construction and infrastructure upgrades. 

• Strategy: Partner with executive leadership and board members to define long-term strategy and priorities. 

• 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. 

• 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. 

• 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. 

• Stakeholder Interface: Serve as key liaison