Senior Director of Development, TD Garden

The opportunity


Delaware North Boston Holdings is hiring a full-time Senior Director of Development to join our team at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. As the Senior Director of Development , you will be responsible for overseeing the planning, project management, design coordination, and construction execution of major capital initiatives across TD Garden and Delaware North Boston Holdings properties. If you are a leader dedicated to service excellence and seek a culture of bringing company values to life, apply today.


Pay


Minimum - Anticipated Maximum Base Salary: $151,800 - $204,900 / 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 .

What we offer


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

What will you do?

• Lead capital projects as the owner-side project lead by coordinating execution, governance, and successful delivery from planning through completion
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, procurement strategies, risk mitigation plans, and financial reporting for multimillion-dollar initiatives
• Direct design development by partnering with architects, engineers, consultants, and stakeholders to align vision, functionality, and operational goals
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment across operations, construction, design, and business priorities while managing multiple complex projects
• Oversee construction execution, sequencing, contractor performance, quality, and issue resolution within an active event-driven environment
• Monitor progress and mitigate risks, delays, and operational conflicts to maintain safety, efficiency, and adherence to timelines and standards
• Ensure projects meet hospitality, operational, regulatory, and accessibility requirements while minimizing disruption to guests and venue operations
• Drive project closeout and transition by managing turnover, readiness planning, and integration into daily operations while advising leadership on capital strategy

More about you

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in project management, design, construction management, capital project delivery, or venue development
• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading large-scale, complex capital projects in operational environments
• Experience within sports, entertainment, hospitality, mixed-use development, commercial construction, or large public venues strongly preferred
• PMP, LEED, CCM, PE, RA, or related certifications preferred
• Knowledge of permitting, ADA requirements, life safety standards, and building codes
• Experience within professional sports, entertainment, arena, stadium, or hospitality environments, with e xposure to premium hospitality, club, suite, or VIP space development
• Experience supporting culinary, food & beverage, and premium service operations
• Familiarity with phased renovations in high-volume operational settings and e xperience with venue modernization and fan experience transformation initiatives
• Knowledge of sustainable building practices and energy-efficient systems

Physical requirements

• Must be able to navigate active construction and arena environments

Who we are

Delaware North purchased the historic Boston Garden in 1975 and later constructed its successor, TD Garden, and neighboring The Hub on Causeway, both of which we continue to own and operate. As New England's largest sports and entertainment arena, TD Garden is the home of the storied NHL's Boston Bruins and NBA's Boston Celtics franchises and hosts over 200 events annually with over 3.5 million visitors.

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.