Senior Vice President of Construction

4 weeks ago


Los Angeles, California, United States Highgate Hotels L.P. Full time
Compensation Structure

Annual

About Highgate Hotels

Highgate Hotels is a leading entity in real estate investment and hospitality management, celebrated for its innovative approach within the sector. As a dominant force in major U.S. gateway markets such as New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco, and Honolulu, Highgate is rapidly expanding its footprint across Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The company's extensive portfolio encompasses properties with a total asset value exceeding $20 billion, generating over $5 billion in cumulative revenues. Highgate offers expert guidance throughout the entire hospitality property cycle, from planning and development to recapitalization or disposition. The company also possesses the creativity and capacity to develop unique hotel brands and employs industry-leading proprietary revenue management tools to analyze and predict market dynamics, thereby enhancing performance and maximizing asset value. With a leadership team comprising some of the most seasoned professionals in hotel management, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. The corporate offices are located in key cities including London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle.

Position Overview

The Vice President of Construction will spearhead the project management and construction initiatives for Highgate's owned and operated hotels within the Hawaii market. Given the significant growth opportunities in Hawaii, this role will be based in Honolulu, with travel required across the islands.

Key Responsibilities
  • Direct hotel projects to ensure they meet the highest standards of quality, are completed on schedule, and adhere to budget constraints.
  • Oversee all facets of multiple hotel projects, including scheduling, budgeting, pre-construction, construction, and communication, ensuring timely completion.
  • Collaborate closely with all project team members, including design teams, general contractors, subcontractors, and other third-party consultants.
  • Achieve company objectives related to cost, schedule, quality, and profitability.
  • Implement a structured approach to projects, emphasizing precise scheduling and guiding the team to achieve elevated standards and predictable outcomes.
  • Provide leadership, supervision, motivation, and performance management for all project personnel.
  • Oversee the preparation of financial projections and construction proformas.
  • Monitor and report on monthly forecasts and financial performance.
  • Standardize and enhance construction contract documents, bid forms, closeout standards, and other relevant documentation as necessary.
  • Continuously assess vendor and contractor performance and value.
  • Ensure timely acquisition of all required Certificates of Occupancy.
  • Administer proper job site safety programs.
  • Supervise the architectural oversight of the construction process.
  • Determine staffing and resource allocation for each project.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiencies in design.
  • Secure and maintain necessary entitlements and construction permits.
  • Establish and uphold reporting standards for project teams.
  • Conduct regular site visits to evaluate contractor performance and ensure high-quality work and materials.
  • Track all project costs, approve contractor payment requests, and mitigate liabilities such as construction liens and insurance claims.
  • Execute all necessary project closeout activities.
Qualifications
  • Over 10 years of relevant construction experience, particularly in managing mid-size to large projects.
  • A Bachelor's Degree is mandatory.
  • Demonstrated history of delivering consistent, on-time, and on-budget performance for complex hotel renovation and new construction projects.
  • Proven track record of meeting budgets and schedules.
  • Experience working with owners, general contractors, and/or construction management firms.
  • Ability to manage multiple and complex design and construction projects effectively.
  • Experience in engaging third-party consultants for environmental assessments, building systems, structural inspections, and surveys.
  • Familiarity with state and city building codes.
  • Ability to apply sound business principles and practices to project management.
  • Proven experience in estimating, preparing contract documents, and executing construction projects.
  • Proficient in developing project budgets and forecasts.
  • Strong understanding of contracts, contract negotiations, scheduling, receivables, and general accounting principles.
  • Prior experience with hotel construction projects is essential.
  • Highly intelligent with a strategic mindset and business acumen.
  • Possess a positive attitude, a desire to grow capabilities, embrace new challenges, and contribute significantly to the company.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to devise innovative solutions.


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