Project Manager - Charlotte

OVERVIEW
The Project Manager (Construction/ Hotel Project Management) directs field project management services on assigned hospitality projects.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Oversees project implementation and execution through completion of construction.
• May manage ground-up projects including programming, design, entitlements, bidding, permitting, and construction management.
• Proficient at managing hotel construction and renovation, repositioning and ground up projects and overseeing general contractors.
• Develops or assists in developing project budget including hard and soft costs. Manage or assists in managing project budgets for subject project and maintain monthly forecasts and cash flow analysis.
• Assists in or may be responsible for project scheduling and project decisions based upon owners’ objectives which may include, but is not limited to:  site improvements, entitlements, permits, consultant selection; design team management, schedule creation and management, contractor selection and management, financial management including cash flows, anticipated cost reports and monthly reports.
• Assists in or assembles and manages required teams of consultants and contractors.  Participates in contract negotiations with each team member; Interfaces with architects, client staff, property managers, hotel brands and vendors.
• Maintains client relationships and may assist in or manages conflict resolution.
• Provides appropriate level of on-site supervision to ensure project performance criteria are being met.
• Develops relationships with consultants/contractors/vendors and evaluate their performance.
• Operates independently on activities relevant to project.  Defers policy issues and employment related issues to higher management levels.
• Identify and address areas of concern regarding potential liabilities and risk.
• Participates in project meetings.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor Degree from an accredited institution.        
• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management, preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Project Management or similar role.
• Minimum 5 years of Hotel industry experience.
• High rise project experience required.

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITES   

• Hotel Industry construction knowledge a plus
• Firm knowledge of construction.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with executive level internal & external clients.
• Organizational & detailed-oriented with the ability to prioritize and manage differing needs of the project.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to multi-task working within a team structure and independently.