Manage the construction process for new buildings or alterations of existing structures. Organize and process correspondence with third-party consultants and sub- or prime contracting parties. Support the Design & Construction leadership in managing schedules, budgets, consultants and work quality, including ensuring compliance with specifications and company standards.
- Establish and maintain good working relationships with all consultants, vendors, and onsite operations team members. Promote a positive work environment.
- Support the project design process to ensure company standards are incorporated into the documents.
- Lead or participate in design coordination meetings, construction meetings, onsite field coordination, and OACs.
- Establish and maintain design and construction schedules for internal departmental coordination and external project control measures.
- Assist and work with procurement to establish FF&E/OS&E/OFCI delivery and installation schedule to ensure on-time delivery for project opening.
- Review and approve all vendor/contractor invoices for contract amount, invoice amount, percent complete, schedule of values, and any changes.
- Responsible for project inspection, non-conforming reports, and quality control.
- Review and comment on the approval of all changes, outside the established signing authority, to the design and construction documents with a cost or schedule impact.
- Create or support the creation of budgets for all future or active projects assigned. Continuously maintain budgets throughout the project life cycle.
- Lead the job closeout process to turn over as-built drawings, warranties, owner's maintenance, operations manuals, and vendor/contractor lists to operations. Ensure closeout of all contractor and vendor contracts. Turn over utilities to operations departments.
- Interface with interdepartmental leadership and internal operational departments to properly coordinate each project's design and construction process. Lead and document project meetings between participating departments.
- Maintain progress reports, budgets and files for references and coordination to meet internal audit and record retention procedures.
- Review, monitor and process all correspondence to and from contractors/vendors and coordinate the submission of periodic reports as required by their contracts.
- Responsible for the preparation of final billings and filing with jurisdictional agencies.
- Produce final punch lists and work with necessary departments to close out the project.
- Work with Accounting to ensure all contractor lien releases are obtained before final payment and that "Notices to Owner" are finalized.
- Assist with RFPs, interviews, bid tabs and proposal analysis, team assembly, and award recommendations.
- May lead and supervise department staff, including assistant project managers, interns and/or other staff. Develop direct reports by communicating performance expectations and delivering timely feedback.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education
- Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture preferred or equivalent work and field experience
- Additional industry certifications and continued education preferred
Experience
- 6+ years experience in the construction field, including supervision of design and construction and budget management responsibility
- Experience with MS Project, Blue Beam, or other scheduling software preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions at the executive level
- Strong Microsoft Office skills required (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)
Licenses / Certifications
- OSHA 30-HR General Industry training certification within 180 days of hire
- Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record required
This position requires a pre-employment drug screening (4-panel: phencyclidine, cocaine, amphetamines, and opiates).
Company Description
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP) is a leading lodging and hospitality real estate investment trust that specializes in upscale convention center resorts and entertainment experiences. The Company’s holdings include Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center; Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center; Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center; Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center; and Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, five of the top seven largest non-gaming convention center hotels in the United States based on total indoor meeting space. The Company also owns the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa and JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa as well as two ancillary hotels adjacent to our Gaylord Hotels properties. The Company’s hotel portfolio is managed by Marriott International and includes a combined total of 12,364 rooms as well as more than 3 million square feet of total indoor and outdoor meeting space in top convention and leisure destinations across the country. RHP also owns an approximate 70% controlling ownership interest in Opry Entertainment Group (OEG), which is composed of entities owning a growing collection of iconic and emerging country music brands, including the Grand Ole Opry; Ryman Auditorium; WSM 650 AM; Ole Red; Category 10; Nashville-area attractions; Block 21, a mixed-use entertainment, lodging, office and retail complex, including the W Austin Hotel and the ACL Live at the Moody Theater, located in downtown Austin, Texas; and a majority interest in Southern Entertainment, a leading festival and events business. RHP operates OEG as its Entertainment segment in a taxable REIT subsidiary, and its results are consolidated in the Company’s financial results.