Director, Real Estate & Capital Projects (Corporate Development)

Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment creates bold, authentic, and unforgettable experiences that redefine sports, entertainment, and hospitality, The Brooklyn Way. As the parent company of marquee properties including the Brooklyn Nets, NY Liberty and Barclays Center, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment operates at the intersection of live entertainment, premium hospitality, and community engagement.    

As it expands its existing portfolio, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment now includes a media portfolio including BK Mag, as well as Brooklyn Wine Club, and a hospitality business developing several location-based entertainment properties.   

Whether on the court, on stage, or in the workplace, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment is driven by a pursuit of excellence—constantly evolving, innovating, and pushing boundaries to elevate its business and expand its fan base. The company is deeply committed to fostering a culture of belonging and inclusion, both internally and across its communities, ensuring that every interaction reflects its values of growth mindset, integrity, accountability and care.   

We are guided by our core values:

• Integrity: Be intellectually honest at all times. Demonstrate the highest professional and ethical standards.


• Care: Care for everything and everyone around us. Practice empathy, respect, and inclusion to promote an environment of excellence and success.


• Growth Mindset: Develop ourselves and those around us. Experiment, learn, and improve from everything we do.


• Accountability: Deliver on our word, take responsibility for our actions, and work in the interest of our team.

SUMMARY

We are seeking a Director, Real Estate & Capital Projects who will serve as the internal owner’s representative for capital projects from inception through post‑occupancy.  

The Director, Real Estate & Capital Projects will be tasked with leading construction project planning and managing procurement and contracts for designers, contractors, and key vendors; monitoring design and construction for compliance with scope, budget, schedule, and quality standards; reviewing RFIs, submittals, change orders, and pay applications; coordinating with internal stakeholders and authorities having jurisdiction; overseeing FF&E and commissioning; and ensuring timely, dispute‑free closeout and turnover to operations. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Lead the full project lifecycle for various entertainment and/or hospitality fit-outs, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and operational readiness. 


• Manage budgeting, scheduling, permitting, design coordination, procurement, construction oversight, HVAC commissioning, and closeout to ensure on-time, on-budget, and compliant project delivery. 


• Coordinate A/E teams, consultants, CM/GC partners, subcontractors, vendors, and internal functional groups (real estate, operations, finance, HR, procurement, IT) 


• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, dashboards, risk logs, cost reports, long-lead tracking, and milestone schedules using Smartsheet, MS Project, and internal reporting platforms. 


• Conduct weekly project meetings, lead site evaluations, review safety performance, and ensure adherence to contract requirements and construction documents 


• Oversee procurement processes, including RFP development, vendor selection, and contract administration. 


• Assist with development of pitch materials, business cases, and ROI analyses for new projects and funding opportunities. 


• Manage relationships with key contractors, suppliers, and service providers to optimize performance and accountability. 

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• 10+ years of experience in infrastructure, construction, real estate, or capital project management.


• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, engineering, architecture, or related field; advanced degree preferred. 


• Proven track record managing complex budgets and multi-stakeholder projects. 


• Strong understanding of procurement, vendor management, and public/private contracting processes. 


• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. 


• Proficiency with project management tools. 


• Strong attention to detail 


• Team player that can also work independently 


• A start-up mentality with agility and resilience 


• Act with a sense of urgency and ownership 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

May be  to travel on occasions; trips may require air travel and/or overnight stay for one or more nights. 

COMPENSATION

$105,000-$165,000 + Discretionary Bonus

Full-time employees are eligible for a robust slate of total rewards, including:

• Bonus eligibility


• Medical, dental, and vision coverage; HSA and FSA eligibility


• 401k Employer Match at 4%


• Competitive PTO policy & Company Holidays


• Parental leave policy eligible after 6 months of service; additional fertility benefits provided by Carrot Fertility


• Access to events at Barclays Center, subject to ticket availability


• Free lunch onsite Monday - Thursday; onsite barista bar


• And more!

WORK ENVIRONMENT

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion/creed, gender, gender identity, transgender status, pregnancy and lactation accommodations, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage, immigration, or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, height and weight, arrest or conviction record, caregiver status, credit history, unemployment status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, and sex offenses, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local laws.