Project Manager – Hospitality

Project Manager – Hospitality

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, interior design, or equivalent. Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in hospitality design, leading projects for hotels, resorts, or other hospitality environments.
• Proven experience managing full project lifecycles, from concept to post-occupancy.
• Strong background in brand guidelines, hospitality standards, and guest experience-focused design.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and managing multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong technical knowledge of building codes, industry regulations, and construction methods for hospitality projects.
• Proven fiscal responsibility and ability to track and manage project budgets effectively.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all phases of hospitality projects, including concept design, schematic development, construction documentation, and project execution.
• Oversee and coordinate project schedules, budgets, and milestones, ensuring alignment with client expectations.
• Collaborate with hotel brands, developers, operators, consultants, and contractors to deliver exceptional guest-centric experiences.
• Drive and lead implementation of the design vision, ensuring all aspects of a project align with brand standards and guest experience goals.
• Manage and review proposals, contracts, and project fees; leading negotiations when necessary.
• Provide technical leadership, ensuring compliance with hospitality industry codes and best practices, accessibility requirements, and brand standards.
• Facilitate cross-disciplinary coordination, including architecture, interior design, MEP consultants, and FF&E specialists.
• Supervise the development of BIM models, drawings, and construction documents, ensuring accuracy and high-quality deliverables.
• Resolve complex design and technical challenges, proactively identifying solutions that balance aesthetics, functionality, and cost efficiency.
• Monitor and maintain project financials, ensuring budget adherence and profitability.
• Oversee quality control, ensuring that documentation meets regulatory, contractual, and hospitality brand requirements.
• Mentor and manage project teams, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Support sustainability goals, integrating eco-conscious strategies into projects.
• Serve as the primary client liaison, ensuring effective communication and a strong relationship throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead coordination efforts for materials selection, FF&E procurement, and interior design elements to enhance guest experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed or registered architect or interior designer (preferred).
• Proficiency in Revit, Adobe Suite, and hospitality FF&E software is a plus.