Construction Field Project Manager - Onsite

Innspace•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Innspace is an international hospitality general contractor with more than 25 years of experience and in-house design and procurement capabilities. The Field Project Manager leads the construction phase of hotel renovation projects, collaborating with the Superintendent, preconstruction, design, procurement, subcontractors, vendors, and hotel management. The role reports to the Principal of Construction and works with the Senior Construction Manager. It is an onsite leadership position at hotels undergoing renovation, with time spent at the jobsite seven days per week during project assignments. A clean, private hotel room is provided. Projects typically last 3–6 months, and the position may manage approximately three projects concurrently. Travel may be required up to 80% of the time, with travel and relocation for projects covered by Innspace. Projects are expected in Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Idaho, Montana, and New York. The stated work hours are 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday through Friday, with weekends sometimes needed. The role aims to deliver projects on time and within budget; after experience on several projects, there is an opportunity to grow into a Senior Construction Manager role overseeing multiple projects remotely with periodic site visits. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

Requirements

1–8 years of project management and related experience.
Proven ability to creatively solve problems.
Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.
Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle.
Excellent analytical skills.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and resourcefulness.
Proven ability to complete projects within outlined scope, budget, and timeline.
Ability to manage approximately three projects concurrently and willingness to travel to project sites.
Ability to travel up to 80% of the time and work onsite at the hotel being renovated.
Valid authorization to work in the U.S. for any employer.

Nice To Haves

Engineering or construction-related degree.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Responsibilities

Project-manage one or multiple projects concurrently, which may be at different life-cycle stages and of different sizes.
Provide bi-weekly written reports for internal and external review.
Manage onsite client relationships with hotel managers while hotels may remain 50–70% operational during construction.
Forecast and recruit resources needed to achieve project goals.
Manage labor and material resources efficiently to avoid delays and cost overruns.
Assist with tracking project costs and meeting budgets.
Assist in developing and managing detailed project schedules and guestroom displacement schedules.
Develop and manage site safety, logistics, and phasing plans.
Lead weekly OAC meetings and internal project meetings; create, track, and follow up on meeting minutes and action items.
Manage subcontractor and vendor contracts and relationships, ensuring scope alignment, risk mitigation, and legal compliance.
Review subcontractor and vendor invoices and verify completed progress.
Measure project performance and identify opportunities to improve schedule and cost outcomes.
Create long- and short-term plans, set milestone targets, and adhere to deadlines.
Make effective decisions about how to progress projects and solve challenges, developing potential solutions internally before presenting issues to external stakeholders.
Follow up proactively on procurement ship dates and oversee and track FF&E expediting reports.
Serve as a point of contact for internal design, procurement, and construction teams, and communicate with Innspace management to keep projects aligned with its goals.
Consult with Innspace Client Relations and Preconstruction on change orders before presenting them to the owner.
Implement construction safety practices in accordance with OSHA.
Perform project quality control and comply with applicable local AHJ requirements.
Conduct punch walks, create punch lists, and manage punch-list completion.
Apply industry and building-code best practices, techniques, and standards throughout project execution.
Create and submit project billings.
Contribute to and implement the InnSpace Construction Excellence plan.
Identify and mitigate risks in advance, including planning the sequencing and arrival of materials.
Inventory materials upon onsite delivery and verify they are correct and suitable for project completion.
Maximize onsite efficiency and minimize owner guestroom displacement.
Pursue professional and skills development, subcontractor relationships, cost-control opportunities, and continuous improvement of systems and processes.