Project Coordinator

Sage Hospitality Group • Denver, CO

13d • $85,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Coordinator will support the Design & Construction team in the day-to-day coordination, early planning, design development, and construction administration of Sage Studio (“Studio”) hotel and restaurant developments. These projects will range in complexity and geography across the portfolio, from small individual space renovation to large full asset repositioning and ground up development. The Project Coordinator serves as a key organizational resource for the project team, maintaining schedules, budgets and documentation, and supporting communication among Studio, Sage Hotel Management (“SHM”), and Sage Restaurant Concepts (“SRC”) and external consultants.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, interior design, construction management, hospitality, engineering, or similar is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Interest in continuing education in hospitality, design, project management, or business.
• A minimum of 2-4 years of proven successful experience in project coordination, design, development, or construction with exposure to hotel or restaurant projects preferred.
• Previous experience in hotel or restaurant operations is a plus.
• Familiarity with hotel and restaurant operations and design and construction processes.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through on tasks and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders.
• Receptive to feedback and eager to learn and grow professionally.
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills.
• Proactive, forward-thinking, resourceful, trustworthy, and a hands-on, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Dynamic team player who can think creatively, and suggest improvements to existing practices.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Bluebeam.
• Familiarity with Figma, Review Studio, and Claude is a plus.
• Ability to travel on a regular basis.
• Ability to work under pressure and deadlines.
• Ability to spend extended periods of time at a computer.
• Ability to hear, speak, read and write English fluently.
• Lift, carry and move supplies up to 50 lbs. when performing tasks, including setting up and organizing materials in preparation for project delivery.
• Ability to work in various environments, including outdoor or construction settings, sometimes in varying weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in hotel or restaurant operations is a plus.
• Familiarity with Figma, Review Studio, and Claude is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support new business opportunities including by assembling RFP response materials and assisting the Sage Growth & Development team with research and data gathering for new ground-up and renovation opportunities.
• Prepare cost estimates for hotel and restaurant developments and renovations including, but not limited to FF&E, OS&E, IT, pre-opening, designer allowances, hard costs, and soft costs.
• Prepare materials and presentations for capital partners.
• Support the project team in early design development (DD) for smaller existing value add projects, PIPs, major renovations and ground-up development opportunities.
• Assist with consultant procurement, including preparing and issuing RFPs, compiling and comparing proposals, and scheduling interviews for project consultants, including branding agencies, architects, interior designers, FF&E/OS&E vendors, art consultants, low voltage, and lighting designers.
• Support the brand development of projects including discovery, messaging, positioning, naming, and identity design, typically led by branding agencies, by coordinating meetings, tracking deliverables, and organizing feedback.
• Support the implementation of the hotel and restaurant programming in collaboration with architects, interior designers, and other consultants, and help track the branding (collateral) budget.
• Participate in, and review the concept design, schematic design, design development, construction documents, spec, and shop drawing phases of projects, tracking comments to ensure they are addressed by consultants.
• Coordinate the design review with key members of Studio, SHM, Sage IT and SRC and compile collective comments for distribution.
• Help ensure brand pillars are adhered to in the program, design, and future operational activations.
• Assist with day-to-day project coordination, document control, design review and budget tracking with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in monitoring the design schedule and tracking consultant deliverables against milestones.
• Coordinate material samples and keep sample library organized for each project.
• Assist in reviewing FF&E / OS&E specifications and schedules for completeness and consistency with approved design.
• Support coordination of the art program, signage and wayfinding, and branded collateral with relevant consultants and vendors.
• Attend meetings necessary with the design, procurement, operations, and development teams including OAC, design, FF&E/OS&E procurement, and pre-opening meetings, including coordinating meeting times, preparing agendas, and distributing meeting minutes and action items.
• Assist with onsite inspections during the construction and renovation phases including box walks, owner punch, commissioning, FF&E/OS&E installation, and track punch list items.
• Monitor RFIs and submittals requiring Sage input, route them to the appropriate Studio, SHM, Sage IT, or SRC team members, and track responses to ensure timely turnaround.
• Maintain organized project records, including contracts, drawings, submittals, RFIs, schedules, and correspondence.
• Collect Closeout documentation, including warranties, O&M manuals, as-builts, and attic stock, and organize for turnover to operations.
• Track damaged, missing or incorrect FF&E items identified during receiving and installation, and follow up with the purchasing agent through resolution.
• Ensure that the Studio culture is introduced and reflected in each phase of the transition process to our capital partners and new associates.
• Track FF&E / OS&E orders, shipments, deliveries and receiving lots.
• Support Studio in delivering all OS&E, FF&E and operational ramp up tasks.
• Perform hands-on fieldwork to ensure tasks are completed on time and to specifications.
• Assist with relocating furniture, OS&E (Operating Supplies and Equipment), and other necessary items for project setups.
• Support preparatory work in anticipation of guest arrivals, ensuring all items are properly arranged and in place.
• Actively participate in the physical execution of project tasks, including lifting, moving, and organizing materials as required.
• All other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.

Benefits

• Unlimited paid time off
• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Paid FMLA leave for up to a period of 12 weeks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.
• Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree