Manager, Capital Investments and Contracts

RLJ Lodging Trust•Bethesda, MD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager of Capital Investments & Contracts is responsible for managing capital expenditure efforts that require coordination between the Design and Construction department and other internal and external stakeholders for a real estate investment trust with an investment portfolio of more than 150 hotel assets. Core functions include personnel management, contract management, process management, corporate compliance, reporting, and enterprise information systems administration.

Requirements

Proficiency in managing corporate and contract compliance.
Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project and other industry-related software systems.
Proficiency with e-Builder and Yardi Voyager Software or other enterprise accounting/project management systems.
Proficiency in developing budgets and financial modeling tools.
Excellent analytical abilities.
Experience leading project teams on complex projects.
Proficiency in enterprise content management strategies.
Good judgment and the business acumen to make well-reasoned decisions with respect to matters arising on a day-to-day basis.
Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and results-driven.
Skilled professional with excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively as either a team player or independently, in a fast-paced environment while prioritizing projects to ensure timely deliverables.
Ability to interface with legal, finance, hotel management, and construction and development professionals at all levels.
Bachelor’s Degree required
3+ years of contract administration experience in a real estate, construction or procurement environment a must

Nice To Haves

5+ years of real estate industry experience preferred
4+ years of lodging industry experience a plus
REIT experience preferred

Responsibilities

Manage the contract administration for capital projects, including the review and preparation of contracts, monitoring contract compliance, and the review and processing of invoices.
Oversee contract negotiation, providing assistance to project managers and acting as the liaison with the internal legal department.
Be an e-Builder and Yardi system “Super User,” which includes inputting data, troubleshooting, and maintaining data integrity.
Process management and improvement.
Assist with enterprise capital expenditure budget monitoring and provide in-depth financial analysis.
Lead in training internal and external stakeholders to include 3rd party project managers and property management entities in relation to renovation and maintenance capital expenditure processes.