Hotel Construction Project Manager

Job Summary

The Hotel Construction Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing hotel construction projects from pre-development through completion and handover. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with brand standards, quality requirements, safety regulations, and local codes.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Manage all phases of hotel construction projects, including design coordination, permitting, construction, commissioning, and close-out
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and work plans
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and suppliers
• Ensure adherence to hotel brand standards, specifications, and operational requirements

Budget & Cost Control

• Prepare and manage project budgets and cash flow forecasts
• Review contractor bids, contracts, change orders, and payment applications
• Monitor costs and implement corrective actions to prevent overruns

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure construction meets design intent, quality standards, and operational needs
• Enforce compliance with local building codes, safety regulations, and environmental requirements
• Conduct site inspections and quality control reviews

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact between ownership, developers, consultants, and contractors
• Coordinate with hotel operations teams to ensure a smooth transition to opening
• Lead project meetings and provide regular progress reports to stakeholders

Risk & Safety Management

• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Ensure job site safety standards and procedures are followed
• Address and resolve construction issues, delays, and disputes

Project Close-Out

• Manage punch lists, testing, commissioning, and final inspections
• Ensure proper documentation, warranties, and as-built drawings are completed
• Support pre-opening activities and handover to hotel operations

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field

Experience

• 5–10+ years of construction project management experience
• Proven experience managing hotel, hospitality, or large commercial construction projects
• Experience working with hotel brands and franchisor standards preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong project planning, budgeting, and scheduling skills
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation abilities
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines
• Strong understanding of construction methods, contracts, and regulations
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Procore)

Work Environment

• Combination of office and on-site work