Construction Project Manager - Hotel Industry

HHM Hotels•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

HHM Hotels, a leading hotel management and investment company, is seeking a Project Manager for Hotel Development to oversee a slate of East Coast renovations and repositionings. This Philadelphia-based role requires managing projects from concept through closeout, ensuring they are delivered on time, on budget, and aligned with brand and operational goals. The position demands technical strength, leadership on active job sites, and the ability to align multiple stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

3+ years of experience managing construction projects, with direct responsibility for hotel renovations.
Proven track record managing full project lifecycles, including design coordination, procurement oversight, scheduling, and GC management.
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
Strong understanding of construction sequencing, materials, estimating principles, budgeting, and ADA and building code compliance.
Experience working with developers, architecture/design firms, procurement teams, and construction companies.
Ability to communicate with clarity and confidence, both in writing and verbally.
Advanced proficiency with Excel, project management software, and plan review tools.

Responsibilities

Lead hotel renovation and capital improvement projects from planning through turnover, ensuring alignment with brand standards, operational needs, and ownership goals.
Direct daily project oversight, including site meetings, punchlisting, coordination with contractors, and schedule monitoring.
Review, analyze, and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and design intent to ensure feasibility and cost alignment, consistent with HHM’s development methodology.
Serve as the primary liaison between interior designers, architects, procurement agents, and ownership throughout the design and FF&E process.
Coordinate purchasing agent orders, shop drawings, material approvals, and logistics to ensure alignment with construction schedules.
Maintain current knowledge of brand standards across HHM's core franchise partners.
Develop, manage, and reconcile project budgets in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
Review contractor and consultant invoices, payment applications, and change orders for accuracy and compliance with contract documents.
Track spend-to-date, cash flow needs, and overall project financial health with precision.
Build and maintain project schedules, identifying risks early and driving solutions to keep timelines intact.
Provide consistent updates to senior leadership, operations, asset management, and ownership groups.
Lead coordination with local officials, inspectors, and permitting authorities as required.
Conduct regular site visits across the East Coast portfolio to oversee progress, ensure quality, and confirm adherence to drawings, specifications, and safety standards.
Uphold HHM’s sustainability practices throughout project execution where applicable.