Project Director

Lead Landmark Projects. Shape Teams. Influence the Future of Hospitality Design.

At WATG, we believe great projects are the result of great leadership.

For more than 75 years, WATG has helped create some of the world's most distinctive hospitality destinations, resorts, entertainment venues, and mixed-use developments. Our work spans continents and cultures, bringing together creativity, technical excellence, and commercial insight to deliver places that inspire people and communities.

We are seeking an experienced Project Director to join our leadership team and help drive the successful delivery of complex, high-profile projects across the region.

Why Join WATG?

This is more than a project leadership role.

As a Project Director, you will help shape how projects are delivered, how teams collaborate, and how client relationships are built and sustained. You will work alongside senior leaders, designers, planners, and technical specialists to guide projects from vision through execution while contributing to the growth and success of the practice.

This is an opportunity to:

• Lead some of the industry's most ambitious hospitality and mixed-use developments
• Partner with global clients, developers, and renowned hospitality brands
• Influence project strategy, delivery excellence, and business outcomes
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across international offices
• Mentor and develop the next generation of project leaders
• Contribute to the continued evolution and growth of a globally respected design practice

The Role

As Project Director, you will provide strategic leadership across multiple projects, ensuring exceptional outcomes for clients, project teams, and the business.

You will:

• Lead the successful delivery of complex projects from concept through completion
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and key stakeholders
• Guide project strategy, quality, commercial performance, and risk management
• Align multidisciplinary teams around project goals and delivery objectives
• Navigate complex project challenges and drive effective solutions
• Champion collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across project teams
• Support business development initiatives and strengthen long-term client relationships
• Foster a culture of mentorship, professional growth, and delivery excellence

What We're Looking For

You are a respected project leader with the experience, judgment, and presence to guide both people and projects through complexity.

You likely bring:

• 15+ years of experience delivering complex architectural, hospitality, mixed-use, or large-scale development projects
• A proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams and managing sophisticated client relationships
• Strong commercial acumen and project delivery expertise
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to balance strategic thinking with practical execution
• A passion for developing people and building high-performing teams

Professional registration and substantial experience managing large-scale projects are highly valued.

Why This Role Matters

Successful projects are built on more than design excellence alone. They require leaders who can inspire teams, build trust with clients, navigate complexity, and create alignment around a shared vision.

At WATG, Project Directors play a critical role in shaping not only projects, but also the future of our people, our clients, and our practice.

If you are looking for an opportunity to lead meaningful work, influence the direction of major developments, and leave a lasting impact through both projects and people, we would love to hear from you.