Director of Project Management (Construction & Design)

About the Role:

Manage projects alongside the Development, Design, and Construction teams, involving various design and construction-related efforts for properties within our portfolio of hotels across the United States. The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing property capital expenditure and ground-up projects from inception to completion, ensuring that projects remain on schedule and on budget.

This role will also provide various levels of support as required to other hotel design and construction initiatives undertaken by MHG, including PIP renovations, major capital improvement projects, tenant buildouts, and new ground-up construction projects. This position is an ideal opportunity for an experienced hospitality project management professional seeking to advance their career with a growing management company. For the ideal candidate, workplace flexibility is granted based on the often-demanding travel schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Lead/Manage construction project initiatives within our portfolio of hotels and act as the key point of contact for all said projects.
• Assist the CDO with support for project plans and teams to ensure goals and timelines are met.  Further assist the CDO with any presentations to ownership groups to secure new project management business for the company.
• Actively source new project management business opportunities.
• Proactively oversee and evaluate project activities, build contingency plans, and timely execute corrective action to mitigate risks.
• Communicate project status to senior management and other stakeholders.
• Monitor the process for potential opportunities and issues and escalate as needed to ensure the best outcomes.
• Lead the evolution and improvement of the reimagination process by providing feedback and sharing ideas that will increase owner value, drive efficiency, or enhance our technical capability.
• Ability to manage and negotiate within the parameters of legal documents such as contracts, rules, bylaws, etc.
• Prioritize multiple demands from various projects and workflows.
• Oversee project planning & development, design oversight, procurement strategy, budget & cost control, scheduling and milestones, and construction oversight.
• Monitoring the progress of the activities on a regular basis and holding status meetings with all parties.
• Performing a key role in project oversight, coordination, planning, budgeting, and scheduling of projects, design teams, contractors, government agencies, and others.
• Communicating effectively with parties responsible for completing various phases of the project, including architects, consultants, contractors, subcontractors, government agencies, and internal stakeholders.
• Act as a liaison between the design and construction teams and any hotel brand or franchisors
• Performing thorough, periodic inspections of construction sites.
• Writing requests for proposals and managing project budgets and cost reporting
• Ensuring effective contract administration, including review, management, and monitoring of contracts, subcontracts, change orders, and cost forecasts. Negotiating revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements and ensuring performance of contracted responsibilities.
•  Manage and maintain accurate reporting, oversight, and budget accuracy.
• Manage projects within the projected budget and timeline.
• Performing other duties as assigned to support the efficient and effective operation of the department.
• Oversee project completion, testing, commissioning, and handover procedures. Ensure all punch list items are resolved, systems are fully operational, and end users are trained and supported.

Requirements:

• Degree in Construction Management, Real Estate, Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent work history.
• Ability to manage to third-party owners.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in hospitality development and construction, including ground-up builds.
• Possesses an established network of contractors, designers, architects, engineers, and consultants.
• Prior hotel brand experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated proficiency and comprehension of the design and construction administration processes, participants, pitfalls, and best practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact effectively with executives, investors, contractors, consultants, and tradesmen.
• High levels of organization, discipline, and attention to detail.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Project software.
• Enthusiasm for travel and new places – as a project manager, frequent travel will be required much of the time.