Capital Project Manager

TradeWinds Island Resort•Saint Pete Beach, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Capital Project Manager is responsible for leading and supporting capital improvement projects across the multi-property beachfront resort. This role oversees multiple concurrent projects involving renovations, infrastructure enhancements, technology upgrades, and FF&E initiatives while ensuring minimal disruption to resort operations and guest experience. Working collaboratively with executive leadership, management company, ownership, Engineering and hotel operations, the Capital Project Manager drives strategic asset improvements that enhance operational efficiency, property value, and the overall guest experience across the resort. This role is for an individual who is passionate about shaping environments that elevate the guest experience and bring high-impact capital improvements across the resort.

Requirements

5+ years of progressive experience in capital project management, construction management, or facilities/asset management within hospitality, resort, or large commercial property environments
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or related field; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience considered
The ideal candidate will have experience in hospitality renovation projects and a background in hotel administration or construction management
Proven experience managing multiple concurrent capital projects across a large, complex property or campus setting
Strong knowledge of construction processes, project delivery methods, building systems, FF&E procurement, and renovation planning
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, contracts, schedules, and vendor performance for multi-million-dollar projects
Experience working with engineering and facilities teams to support operational continuity and project execution in active resort environments
Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and ROI analysis
Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to collaborate across ownership groups, management companies, and operational teams
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, solution-oriented approach to project challenges

Responsibilities

Manage capital projects, including budgeting, bidding, design oversight, plan review, field supervision, quality control, financial management, punch list completion, and specification compliance
Ensure capital projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with brand standards and company expectations
Ensure projects remain on track by proactively managing timelines, deliverables, vendor performance, accountability, and issue resolution
Lead underperforming projects and third-party vendor relationships by identifying gaps, driving solutions, enforcing deadlines, and maintaining project momentum
Hold vendors, consultants, contractors, and service providers accountable to agreed-upon scopes, schedules, budgets, and quality expectations
Coordinate and oversee multiple projects concurrently while balancing support functions and project leadership responsibilities
Manage invoicing, contracting, project reporting, and financial tracking for building and technology-related capital projects
Schedule, lead, and document project update meetings, construction meetings, and stakeholder communications
Research, compile, and analyze operational, maintenance, and financial data to support strategic decision-making
Recommend, hire, and manage third-party consultants as needed to support project specifications, plans, and execution
Work collaboratively with the executive leadership, management company, ownership, Engineering and hotel operations to improve hotel assets in alignment with the company mission statement
Collaborate with the onsite Engineering department on a variety of additional capital and operational projects to ensure effective execution, seamless coordination, and overall alignment with resort standards and objectives.
Participate in the development and management of annual capital budgets for assigned hotel assets
Assist hotel operational leadership teams in developing comprehensive and detailed capital budgets
Maintain accurate project reporting, cash flow forecasting, variance analysis, and financial tracking documentation
Actively participate in staff meetings, special projects, and corporate initiatives as needed
Demonstrate strong entrepreneurial thinking, creativity, fiscal responsibility, and a relentless commitment to delivering results and getting projects completed successfully
Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned