Vice President of Construction

Description

• Create a disciplined, orderly approach to the project, including precise scheduling and Lead the team to set and attain higher standards and predictable results.
• Work very closely with all members of the project team, including the design team, the general contractor and its subcontractors, and all other third-party contractors and consultants.
• Oversee and manage the entire project team.
• Ensure that the team obtains all required Certificates of Occupancies (as required) on a timely basis to ensure no delays to the project’s critical path.
• Track all project costs, approve contractor requests for payment and mitigate liabilities such as construction liens and insurance claims.
• Obtain and/or verify proper project permits.
• Ensure smooth transition of all projects related materials to hotel operations team upon completion of the project.
• Provide continuous assessment of vendor and contractor performance and value.
• Achieve the company's objectives (cost, schedule and quality) and investment/ profitability targets.
• Develop and admini ster proper job site safety programs.
• Standardize and refine construction contract documents, bid forms, closeout standards, and all other pertinent documentation.
• Establish and maintain reporting standards for project staff.
• Monitor and report monthly forecasts, progress, risks and overall financial performance.
• Lead the company's hotel renovation and redevelopment projects in a professional manner to ensure that the projects are of the highest quality, completed on time and within budget.
• Identify areas to increase operational efficiencies.
• Provide direction, supervision, motivation and performance management of all project personnel.
• Oversee and manage all aspects (scheduling, budgeting and communication) of multiple hotel projects, ensuring completion within required time frames.
• Conduct periodic site visits to evaluate project team performance and to ensure high quality work and materials.
• Oversee preparation of financial projections and construction forecasts

Requirements

• Proven record of delivering consistent, on time, on-budget performance for complex hotel renovation projects
• Strong working knowledge of contracts, contract negotiations, scheduling.
• Highly intelligent with a strong strategic mindset and business savvy.
• Demonstrated record of accomplishment in meeting budgets and schedules.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering several projects on time, on budget while maintaining strong relationships across the project team
• Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
• Ability to think critically and multitask in a schedule driven environment
• Experience in retaining third-party consultants for environmental, building systems, structural inspections and surveys. The ability to interpret such third-party inspection reports to provide investment guidance.
• Prior experience with hotel construction projects is required
• Proven record of estimating, preparing contract documents and executing construction projects.
• Ability to manage multiple and complex design and construction projects.
• Extensive experience with an owner, general contractor and/or construction management company.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to drive innovative solutions.
• Highly organized and strong strategic thinker capability.
• Extensive background in cost management and financial oversight.
• 10+ years relevant construction experience, with an emphasis in managing mid-size to large projects.
• Strong understanding of state and city building codes.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance