Senior Project Manager - Soho House Venice Beach

Soho House & Co.•West Hollywood, CA

6d•$100,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Soho House is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee the day-to-day project management and execution of Soho House Venice Beach in Los Angeles, CA, with a targeted opening by Q2 2027. This role offers full project lifecycle experience within an established in-house development team, focusing on the delivery of a medium-scale adaptive reuse health club, restaurant, and bar. The Senior Project Manager will lead and coordinate internal design and development teams, external consultants, and stakeholders to ensure the project meets agreed-upon timelines, budgets, and quality standards. This position is site-based and serves as the technical and construction execution lead, acting as the "#2" to the Americas Development Director. The role requires a self-starter capable of working autonomously, with support from an experienced development team, and provides an exceptional opportunity to develop skills in planning, design, procurement, construction, and handover/operations.

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, California area-based construction and/or re-development projects, including extensive Shell & Core, high-end residential / hospitality Fitout experience
Adaptive reuse renovation experience is a must
Intimate understanding of California State building codes
Extensive experience in negotiating multi-trade construction packages and maintains existing relationships with wider GC / trade network in Southern California
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.