Capital Investment Analyst

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The Capital Investment Analyst is responsible for supporting the capital improvement/renovation reporting and analysis process for RLJ Lodging Trust. Supporting the Design and Construction Department (D&C) and handling various functions including budgeting, financial analysis, reporting, database preparation, maintenance, and tracking. The ideal candidate has creative vision, entrepreneurial thinking, and is process- and detail-driven to obtain results.

• Design and develop reporting templates for efficient and consistent recording and tracking of hotel maintenance capital projects and renovations utilizing Excel and D&C project management software (currently E-Builder).
• Perform and analyze financial forecasting, project performance, cost analysis, and ad-hoc reporting for D&C.
• Assist D&C, Finance, Acquisitions, and Asset Management teams with future capital assessments by gathering and analyzing data from the field and property operations teams.
• Play a key role in the annual capital budget process in regard to data collection, organization, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders resulting in efficient and timely budget execution.
• Collaborate with Asset Management team for identification of capital projects needed for hotel brand compliance and preventative capital measures to ensure hotels are in good standing with brands.
• Consistently and routinely disseminate reports to all key stakeholders in various departments company wide.
• Assist with budget and Board presentations requested by the RLJ executive team.
• Assist with coordinating due diligence process and efforts for new acquisitions and dispositions.
• Assist with preparing financial analyses for development projects.
• Assist with document control and coordination relating to capital projects, acquisitions, municipal code compliance, legal issues, and/or hotel brand communications.
• Manage and maintain database utilizing E-Builder.
• Assist the D&C team with special projects as requested.

• Ability to work effectively as either a team player or independently, in a fast-paced environment while prioritizing projects to ensure timely deliverables.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to think creatively and be open-minded to solve challenges in new ways.
• A solid understanding of Microsoft Office Suite with proficient Excel skills is essential.
• E-Builder and Yardi Voyager experience or other enterprise accounting/project management systems applications knowledge.
• Experience utilizing business intelligence tools to obtain data and build reports is a plus.
• High levels of integrity, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good judgment and the business acumen to make well-reasoned decisions with respect to matters arising on a day-to-day basis.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and results-driven.

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of professional experience, project management and/or hotel lodging experience preferred.

• Position is based in Bethesda, MD.
• Onsite in the office four days a week, with one designated remote workday.

• $95,000-$105,000
• Target bonus up to 10%

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, Roth)
• Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Transportation Benefits
• Training & Development
• Free Food & Snacks
• Discounted Health Club Membership
• Franchisor Hotel Discounts

RLJ Lodging Trust is an equal‑opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position. We want to help you grow and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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