Project Manager-000185

Position Summary

The Project Manager leads capital renovation, repositioning, and Property Improvement Plan (PIP) projects across Premier's hotel portfolio from pre-construction planning through final completion. This role partners with ownership, brand representatives, architects, designers, and general contractors to deliver projects on scope, on budget, and on schedule, while maintaining full compliance with applicable brand standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle execution of hotel renovation, repositioning, and PIP projects across the assigned portfolio
• Direct multiple concurrent capital projects, prioritizing resources and timelines to meet ownership and brand deadlines
• Develop and manage project budgets, scopes, and schedules; track spend against approved capital plans and report variances
• Select and manage architects, designers, general contractors, and specialty vendors through competitive bidding processes
• Ensure all renovations meet brand PIP requirements and franchise standards for applicable flags
• Oversee FF&E and OS&E procurement, logistics, staging, and installation
• Conduct regular site visits, progress inspections, and punch-list walkthroughs
• Manage change orders, mitigate schedule and cost risk, and resolve field issues in real time
• Prepare and present project status, budget, and risk reports to ownership and executive leadership
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and coordinate to minimize disruption to hotel operations during renovation
• Mentor and provide direction to project managers and coordinators supporting the renovation portfolio

• Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Hospitality Management, or a related field
  • 10+ years of progressive experience managing hospitality construction or renovation projects, including PIP execution for major branded hotels
  • Demonstrated experience managing multi-million dollar capital budgets across multiple concurrent projects
  • Strong working knowledge of FF&E/OS&E procurement and brand standards compliance
  • Proven ability to manage general contractor and vendor relationships, including bid review and contract negotiation
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working within a hotel ownership, management company, or REIT environment
  • Familiarity with major hotel brand PIP and design standards (e.g., Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Hyatt)

Travel & Work Environment

• Frequent travel required to active renovation sites across the portfolio (up to 50%)
• Must be able to conduct on-site inspections in active construction environments