Capital Projects Manager

divh2Capital Project Manager/h2pThe Capital Project Manager (CPM) plays a pivotal role in the execution of capital projects; the management of short- and long-term capital plans; and the planning of sound, financially viable projects that protect building systems and enhance performance for hotels within Sonesta International Hotels managed and owned estate. CPMs coordinate with hotel operations and several other departments, as well as outside consultants, to develop and execute projects and 5 year capital plans. At times, this individual will be tasked with visiting properties to establish projects or monitor their progress, review quality of work and compliance with construction documents. Travel approximately 10-25%.

The ideal candidate is exceptionally organized, has strong project management skills and technical experience, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrates a strong attention to detail, can adapt to shifting priorities, and is comfortable working independently within a fast pace and dynamic environment. This position requires a steadfast execution mindset, strong collaboration skills and the ability to excel in a demanding environment, while maintaining a composed, professional demeanor. A high degree of ownership, initiative, interaction and teamwork is required to be effective in the role./ph3Strategy/Planning/h3ulliMaintain and update 5 year Capital Planning roadmaps for assigned hotels. This includes management of project creation and planning items within Sonestas asset management software./liliOwn capital project delivery end-to-end: collaborating with Regional Directors of Engineering, Hotel Operations, Architecture, Design Construction, IT, and other stakeholders as required on project scope, project planning, financial reporting, vendor management, project scheduling, and cost management./liliCreation and management of detailed Project Plans, to include budgets, schedules and scopes of work./liliProfessional development, special projects, internal process improvement./li/ulh3Operational Functional/h3ulliMaintain accurate project cash flows and report upon project status, cash flow status, contingency management, and change control./liliIdentify and escalate project risks./liliContract management, invoice management, and maintain current certificates of insurance./liliMaintain records of completed capital projects, warranty coverage, and all project documents in company folder structure./liliManage project documentation including punch list and closeout information./liliCoordinate internal stakeholders: Operations, Design, Legal, Accounting, Procurement, Fixed Assets, and Brand where applicable./liliTrack against budget (forecasting, re-forecasting, and variance reporting)./liliUpdate project tracking tools and reporting dashboards./liliAssist in budget planning cycles (annual and rolling)./liliExternal vendor, contractor, and consultant management./liliChair and document regular project meetings./liliProvide high level reporting./liliImprove internal templates and processes for efficiency and compliance./liliEnsure permitting, inspections, and closeouts are aligned with project schedules./liliSupport and lead where applicable, high-priority emergency projects (e.g., HVAC failure, flood response)./liliServe as flexible resource across the team when bandwidth shifts or coverage is needed./liliAbide by Sonesta Standard Operating Procedures for capital project management and change control./li/ulh3Organizational Management/h3ulliSupport, comply with and promote company initiative, policies and guidelines./liliTrack and report on project status./liliIdentify potential issues and bring awareness to key stakeholders as needed.

Work toward and track prompt resolution./li/ulh3Leading with Passion/h3ulliResponsible for ensuring success through the eyes of employees, guests, and owners./liliUtilize and collaborate with resources across different departments, corporate office, properties and consultants./liliCapable of influencing employees and consultants to perform to their highest standard and establishing a trusting environment to enrich the culture./liliFocus on the mission and well-being of the department, hotels, and company as a whole./liliLead by example and operate with integrity and respect./liliDemonstrate our values and GUEST People Standards./li/ulh3Preferred Requirements/h3ulliEducation: Bachelors Degree Required. Advantageous certifications: PMP, CCM, LEED, CFM, FMP, AIA/lili8+ years experience in Capital Project Management, asset management, engineering, or architecture preferred within hotel environments./liliWell-developed and effective team skills; able to be an active partner in a cooperative and accountable team environment./liliExperience managing projects across multiple geographically dispersed locations./liliStrong business acumen./liliStrong organizational skills including attention to detail and prioritization./liliStrong facilitation and interpersonal skills; self-starter, positive, high energy; demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior management, peers and entry-level employees; ability to work cross-functionally to support meeting and exceeding customer expectations./liliAbility to act as a positive role model to peers and team members./liliExperience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and able to manage priorities well./liliExcellent written and verbal communication skills. This includes excellent listening skills and concise communication targeting the message to specific audiences./liliProficiency in MS Office Suites of products, (OneNote, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)/liliProficiency in use of project planning tools (Smartsheets, MS Project, etc.)/liliProficiency in use of space planning and presentational tools (Bluebeam, Adobe Acrobat, etc.)/li/ulh3Pay Range/h3p$100,000 to $120,000. Base pay offer may vary depending on various factors, including but not limited to job related knowledge, skills and job specific/overall experience./ph3Benefits/h3pSonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families.

We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:/pulliMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance/liliHealth Savings Account with Company Match/lili401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match/liliPaid Vacation and Sick Days/liliSonesta Hotel Discounts/liliEducational Assistance/liliPaid Parental Leave/liliCompany Paid Life Insurance/liliCompany Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance/liliVarious Employee Perks and Discounts/liliHospital Indemnity/liliCritical Illness Insurance/liliAccident Insurance/li/ulpSonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status./ppUpon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered./p/div