Project Manager- Hotel Construction

Manage the construction process for new buildings or alterations of existing structures. Organize and process correspondence with third-party consultants and sub- or prime contracting parties. Support the Design & Construction leadership in managing schedules, budgets, consultants and work quality, including ensuring compliance with specifications and company standards.

* Establish and maintain good working relationships with all consultants, vendors, and onsite operations team members. Promote a positive work environment.

* Support the project design process to ensure company standards are incorporated into the documents.

* Lead or participate in design coordination meetings, construction meetings, onsite field coordination, and OACs.

* Establish and maintain design and construction schedules for internal departmental coordination and external project control measures.

* Assist and work with procurement to establish FF&E/OS&E/OFCI delivery and installation schedule to ensure on-time delivery for project opening.

* Review and approve all vendor/contractor invoices for contract amount, invoice amount, percent complete, schedule of values, and any changes.

* Responsible for project inspection, non-conforming reports, and quality control.

* Review and comment on the approval of all changes, outside the established signing authority, to the design and construction documents with a cost or schedule impact.

* Create or support the creation of budgets for all future or active projects assigned. Continuously maintain budgets throughout the project life cycle.

* Lead the job closeout process to turn over as-built drawings, warranties, owner's maintenance, operations manuals, and vendor/contractor lists to operations. Ensure closeout of all contractor and vendor contracts. Turn over utilities to operations departments.

* Interface with interdepartmental leadership and internal operational departments to properly coordinate each project's design and construction process. Lead and document project meetings between participating departments.

* Maintain progress reports, budgets and files for references and coordination to meet internal audit and record retention procedures.

* Review, monitor and process all correspondence to and from contractors/vendors and coordinate the submission of periodic reports as required by their contracts.

* Responsible for the preparation of final billings and filing with jurisdictional agencies.

* Produce final punch lists and work with necessary departments to close out the project.

* Work with Accounting to ensure all contractor lien releases are obtained before final payment and that "Notices to Owner" are finalized.

* Assist with RFPs, interviews, bid tabs and proposal analysis, team assembly, and award recommendations.

* May lead and supervise department staff, including assistant project managers, interns and/or other staff. Develop direct reports by communicating performance expectations and delivering timely feedback.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

* Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture preferred or equivalent work and field experience

* Additional industry certifications and continued education preferred

Experience

* 6+ years experience in the construction field, including supervision of design and construction and budget management responsibility

* Experience with MS Project, Blue Beam, or other scheduling software preferred

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

* Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

* Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions at the executive level

* Strong Microsoft Office skills required (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)

Licenses / Certifications

* OSHA 30-HR General Industry training certification within 180 days of hire

* Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record required

This position requires a pre-employment drug screening (4-panel: phencyclidine, cocaine, amphetamines, and opiates).