Project Manager - Hospitality

Responsibilities

The Project Manager is responsible for managing the fee, scope, and schedule of hospitality projects while ensuring profitability and client satisfaction. They lead project teams, coordinate resources, and maintain clear communication with clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Architecture and possess at least 8 years of relevant experience in the field. Proficiency in project management software, architectural design tools, and a strong understanding of building codes and contract administration are required.

Skills

• Project management
• Hospitality design
• Contract administration
• Resource management
• Budgeting
• Scheduling
• Revit
• AutoCAD
• Deltek VantagePoint
• HubSpot CRM
• Building codes
• ADA requirements
• Sustainability
• Client relations
• Business development
• Leadership

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program
• Pet insurance
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible working schedules
• Work from home options
• Professional development support

About this role

NELSON is currently seeking a highly motivated and team-oriented Project Manager
to join our Hospitality Practice. The Project Manager is responsible for
balancing the performance and process of multiple projects of varying size and
scope. The Project Manager is responsible to advance the opportunities for
continued growth in market share, profitability in specific service lines,
practice areas and/or local market. Experience with ground up projects in the
Hospitality sector is strongly preferred.

Attributes to support the NELSON culture:

* Go All In. Own the Outcome. We go all in—with urgency, follow-through, and
pride in the result.
* Be Direct. Be Respectful. Be Authentic.  We keep it real—with clarity,
candor, and care. 
* Grow with Purpose.  We embrace growth—through learning, coaching, and
continuous improvement. 
* Think Bold. Execute Smart.  We think boldly—and pair ambition with
discipline. 
* Make Space for Everyone.  We value you—and build a culture where people can
thrive and do their best work.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below
are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.

Critical features of this job are described under the headings below. They may
be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other
reasons.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

* Basic knowledge of design, trends, construction methodology, materials
application, and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness
* Basic knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in
production of precision technical plans, drawings, and models
* Basic knowledge of sustainability, integrated design, and LEED guidelines
* Ability to “salvage” troubled Clients, accounts, and/or projects
* Knowledge of building codes and regulations, Life Safety codes, building
systems, and ADA requirements
* Ability to communicate effectively both verbally, graphically and in writing
* Proficiency in contract administration
* Proficiency to organize, prioritize and effectively meet deadlines and
provide high quality service to clients.
* Strong working knowledge in project management/planning software; Deltek
VantagePoint preferred (Project Planning, Contract Management, Resource
Management, and more)
* Working knowledge of HubSpot CRM, MS Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook,
Project, etc.
* Good understanding of Revit, AutoCAD/Architectural Desktop
* General understanding of NewForma and BlueBeam Revu preferred, but not
required
* Good working knowledge of AIA Documents and other contract types
* Good writing skills to develop proposals to Clients with a clear
understanding of scope of work and fee
* Basic contract understanding, include terms and conditions, and best
practices for contracting with Clients and Consultants

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING. OTHER DUTIES MAY BE
ASSIGNED:

Resource Management:

* Create and maintain project plans in Deltek Project Planning / VantagePoint
in support of resource planning and accurate revenue projections
* Meet weekly with the project team to outline and review work progress,
schedule adjusting and effectively communicating changes to teams,
consultants, and clients as needed
* Participate in local/regional project meetings to review project staffing and
resource management
* Ensure all direct reports and project teammates are fully utilized, engaging
the use of extended teams whenever possible, and coordinating with other
Project Managers and Studio Leaders, as necessary
* Review and approve teammates’ time sheets for accuracy in terms of recording
time on the correct project and project phase

Project Delivery:

* Manage and lead the Key Project Management Functions: Fee, Scope, and
Schedule for all required projects
* Lead meetings with project team on a regular basis to monitor projects for
conformance to project plan, schedules, budgets, and contract
* Course correct project and develop a plan of action if the project deviates
from the project plan
* Develop, lead, and communicate expectations for the project to achieve client
satisfaction. Partner with (Senior) Architect/Interior Designer to establish
both quantitative and qualitative project goals and objectives with the
project team and hold the project team accountable for attaining them.
Provide actionable project level guidance to Studio Leader and/or Operations
Director and/or Business Leader on project status, staffing requirements, and
course correction for projects that are not meeting the project plan (Fee,
Scope, Schedule)
* Facilitate on boarding of extended teammates to be included in project.
Partner with (Senior) Architect/Interior Designer in generating scope of
service to be provided by extended teams
* Manage the project contract performance and process, understanding the scope,
budget, and quality agreed to by the Client
* Execute the contract in alignment with approved work plans, schedules, and
budgets to attain profitability targets to manage and monitor the project
life cycle and financial outcome of the project
* Lead or assist the (Senior) Architect/Interior Designer communication with
consultants, vendors, and contractors and provide support / confirm they are
meeting the project requirements
* Assist (Senior) Architect/Interior Designer in scheduling design and QA/QC
reviews at each stage of the project. The architectural review and technical
process is established by the QA/QC team which would include Technical
Leaders. The Project Manager is to coordinate drawing review according to the
QA/QC protocol
* Moni...

About NELSON Worldwide

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