Project Manager

Project Manager 

Who Are We: RAM Hotels – a dynamic, thriving, innovative hotel management company headquartered in Columbus, Georgia. In the last few years, we have quietly and steadfastly taken our place as a leader in the hospitality sector, serving some of the most well-known midscale brands in key markets throughout Alabama and Georgia.

SUMMARY: We know we are onto something big, are now gearing up for a period of rapid, stable and sustainable growth. Project Manager(PM) role will report directly to President & Exec Vice President. PM is responsible for managing budget, timeline, process, design & construction for new-build/conversion and renovation project for the company. The project manager will direct & coordinate between architect, civil engineer, Interior Designer, Brand Partner & General Contractor in all activities concerned with the construction and renovation of hotels. Maintain and manage company branding as hotel developer thru all social media like platform.

Education

· 4-year degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture or Engineering preferred, or equivalent work experience within the industry

· Applicable professional licenses/certifications encouraged

Professional Experience

· Minimum 4 years progressive field construction experience preferably in the hospitality industry.

Computer Experience

Proficiency in:

· Microsoft Office, Excel, Bluebeam, Adobe products, Project & Database Management Software (e.g., Primavera, Microsoft Project)

· Computer skills including the ability to operate computerized accounting, spreadsheet and word-processing programs, and e- mail at a highly proficient level

Duties and Functions:

· Managing a robust new-build/conversion and renovation pipeline for the company.

· Facilitating the delivery of Marriott Select Brand projects with a focus on schedule, budget and to the quality standards required by the organization.

· Providing value-added project decisions for the company utilizing construction industry experience, team collaboration and negotiation skills.

· Relationship builder to provide consistent communications to various company departments and hotel management teams.

· Coordinating all aspects of the project delivery process with Design, Development, Procurement, Finance, Risk Management and various other departments

· Utilizing a proprietary database / project management software to track multiple projects for accurate reporting and forecasting to internal stakeholders.

· Establishing a detailed knowledge and ability to deliver on brand strategy projects through close coordination with internal team disciplines.

· Responsible for coordination and documentation of all milestone site observations.

· Market and actively support the products and services provided by RAM Hotels

· Sharing best practices and lessons learned to promote continuous product and process improvement.

· Perform other projects/assignments based on business needs/demands.

· Review and processing of payment requisitions, material submittals/shop drawings, and change order requests.

· Development of project schedules; tracking and review of construction documents.

· Developing, executing and managing contracts in accordance with divisional contracting policies and corporate guidelines.

· Knowledge of procurement processes from Bill of Materials and FF&E Management.

· Consultant contracting and scope management.

· Developing of qualified bidders list of General Contractors.

· Preparing bid packages, contracts and material orders.

· Budget forecasting and development of monthly construction project reports.

· Maintain and update vendor files and file numbers

· Provide administrative support to ensure effective and efficient office operations

Emotional Intelligence

· Emotionally competent; able to effectively manage disruptive emotions and impulses; able to stay composed, positive, and unflappable even in trying moments while thinking clearly and remaining focused under pressure

· Engage with team members and guest in conversation and recognition

· Promote the company and its hotels by demonstrating high level of positive attitude and energy to serve its team members and guests

· Ability to anticipate needs of other team members

· Embraces and respects diversity and multicultural environment

Skills & Physical Requirements

· Aptitude for performing numerical analysis of data and formulating conclusions and/or solutions.

· Ability to use logic to define a problem, collect information, establish facts, interpret information and deal with theoretical variables for unique or unfamiliar situations.

· Excellent communication; orally and written.

· Requires finger dexterity, grasping, writing, standing for long periods, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, hearing, visual acuity, and may on occasion have to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.

· Able to stand, sit, and walk, for more than 4 hours in one session. Long hours required sometime.

· Ability to travel 60-75% of the time.

· Willingness to work some weekends and holidays.

Strengths

· Possess Leadership qualities, respectful

· Innovative, proactive and professional

· Inquisitive, adaptive and team- player

· Collaborator