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.EducationDegree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture preferred or equivalent work and field experienceAdditional industry certifications and continued education preferredExperience6+ years experience in the construction field, including supervision of design and construction and budget management responsibilityExperience with MS Project, Blue Beam, or other scheduling software preferredKnowledge, Skills And AbilitiesExcellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skillsAbility to effectively present information and respond to questions at the executive levelStrong Microsoft Office skills required (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)Licenses / CertificationsOSHA 30-HR General Industry training certification within 180 days of hireValid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record requiredThis position requires a pre-employment drug screening (4-panel: phencyclidine, cocaine, amphetamines, and opiates).