Senior Project Manager - Soho House Flatiron, New York
About The Position
The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day project management and execution of Soho House Flatiron in New York, New York, with a targeted opening by Q4 2027. This role offers full project lifecycle experience, working with an established in-house development team on a large-scale urban hotel, restaurant, bar, and health club development. The Senior Project Manager will lead and coordinate internal design and development teams, external project consultants, and other stakeholders to ensure the project is delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards. This role is the primary relationship holder with general contractors and specialty trades, acting as the technical and construction execution-focused "#2" to the Project Director. The position is site-based and directly accountable for implementing the project as designed and engineered. While support from an experienced development team is available, the individual is expected to be a self-starter, motivated, and capable of working autonomously. The role provides an exceptional opportunity to develop a well-rounded skill set encompassing planning, design, procurement, construction, and handover/operation phases. Key aspects of the role include business leadership through clear communication of design and construction standards, thoughtful decision-making to minimize design flaws and save time/money, and leveraging past experience and project learnings. A collaborative partnership with Design and Operations directors is essential for implementing forward-looking, future-proofing design and operational decisions for the project's long-term life. Proactive and inclusive communication across the core design and development team is paramount, requiring a solutions-oriented and consensus-minded approach to drive critical decision-making and keep the project moving forward. This includes proactive monitoring and reporting of risks/opportunities, encouraging collaborative problem-solving, and opportunity optimization.
Requirements
- 8+ years experience in a Construction Manager, Project Manager, Development Manager or similar type role leading large-scale redevelopments for a major construction or development company
- Proven track record of 5+ successfully executed, New York area-based construction and/or re-development projects, including extensive Shell & Core, high-end residential / hospitality Fitout experience
- Historic renovation experience is a must
- Intimate understanding of New York City building codes
- Extensive experience in negotiating multi-trade construction packages and maintains existing relationships with wider GC / trade network in New York City and the Tri-State area
- Experience working in a global hospitality, lifestyle or luxury brand environment
- Strong understanding of legal, financial, and design aspects of hospitality development
- Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- Experience with project management tools and enterprise reporting systems
- Ability to travel within the United States and 2-4 times per year internationally
- Masters Degree in Construction Management, Real Estate Development, Architecture, Business Administration, Engineering or related field
Responsibilities
- Manage the General Contractor and trade subcontractors on site through pre-construction, construction, commissioning and closeout.
- Serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact for the General Contractor and trade subcontractors on site.
- Coordinate administrative requirements with subcontractors and vendors, establishing and maintaining working relationships throughout construction.
- Oversee day-to-day site activity in coordination with the Superintendent, ensuring work is executed safely, on schedule, and to spec.
- Monitor jobsite safety compliance across all contractors, subcontractors, and vendors, including verifying appropriate training and site clearance.
- Identify, escalate, and resolve field issues, disputes, construction problems, and project risk as they arise on site to prevent potential delays.
- Lead weekly site progress and coordination meetings with the GC, trade contractors, and design/consultant team.
- Coordinate material and equipment procurement and delivery timelines to keep installations on schedule.
- Ensure the General Contractor and subcontractors perform in line with their contract documents and project drawings.
- Prepare and issue RFPs and bid packages for trade and vendor scopes.
- Compare contractor and subcontractor bids and proposals, and lead buyout negotiations through to awarded trade and vendor contracts.
- Prepare, negotiate, and process Letters of Intent and contract agreements with awarded subcontractors and vendors.
- Review and respond to submittents, RFIs, and shop drawings, coordinating input between the design team, consultants, and the field.
- Develop and maintain the project's master construction schedule, including rolling 4-week look-aheads, and communicate schedule changes to affected parties.
- Prepare, track, and process change order proposals for owner review and approval.
- Review and verify contractor and subcontractor payment applications (AIAs) for accuracy before approval.
- Monitor the construction project budget, tracking costs against approved budget and reporting variations.
- Track punch list items through to completion and compile closeout documentation ahead of handover to operations.
- Oversee delivery and handover of projects by a fit-out contractor (or the main contractor) to the operations team ensuring all quality control and snagging is fulfilled.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation packages
- Global benefits and perks
- Training to develop technical and managerial skills
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Retirement fund with a 2% match
- Sick days
- Vacation days
- Career progression domestically or internationally
- Managerial or technical career advancement
- Mentoring
- Apprenticeship
- Local outreach
- Sustainability initiatives
- Extensive range of internally and externally run courses
- Access to monthly calendars for trips, trainings, and events related to food and drink
- Team events (fitness sessions, cinema screenings, art classes)
- Substantial meal free of charge while on duty
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
