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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
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