SVP, Design & Development

Convene Hospitality Group•New York, NY

7h•$250,000 - $285,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Convene Hospitality Group (CHG) operates a global portfolio of lifestyle brands focused on creating places and experiences that bring people together. The company designs, develops, and operates hospitality-driven destinations to host gatherings of all kinds, ranging from small corporate meetings to immersive brand activations and beyond. We love bringing people together in person, and that passion for great experiences extends to our employees as well. If you're interested in creating inspiring moments of connection, consider joining our team. Convene Hospitality Group is entering a new phase of global growth following a $230 million financing round and the appointment of Fortune 500 leadership to our executive team. As we scale our multi-brand event and hospitality platform, we are looking for a senior leader to oversee the physical realization of our portfolio. This role is focused on the development side of the house; transforming site identification into high-ROI assets through brand-led design, engineering discipline, process rigor, and fiscal control. Reporting to the Chief Growth Officer, you will manage a high-performing team and work across the organization to ensure our expansion is both scalable and financially sound.

Requirements

15 plus years of progressive leadership in real estate development and construction, with a track record of scaling multi unit hospitality or premium retail brands across diverse markets.
A strong foundation in engineering and/or architecture with a deep understanding of structural, MEP, and site infrastructure systems.
Practical experience implementing Agile or Scrum project management frameworks within physical construction and development.
Expert level budget management with the ability to treat capital expenditure with the same rigor as an operator treats a P&L.
The ability to communicate complex technical or financial issues clearly and succinctly to non technical stakeholders and executive leadership.
Proven ability to drive results within a matrixed corporate structure, using influence and expertise to move projects forward.
While this role offers flexibility, candidates must reside within commuting distance of New York City for regular collaboration, with travel required as needed to oversee site transformations and regional project milestones.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management is preferred.

Responsibilities

Define and lead a development lifecycle that delivers consistent results - on time and on budget - through technical excellence and rigorous project management
Partner with Real Estate to conduct deep technical and cost feasibility for potential sites, ensuring infrastructure and local conditions support our design standards and brand requirements.
Build and execute the systems and processes required to develop new locations and enter new markets with consistency and brand clarity
Own the global development budget and implement estimating, cost management and value engineering practices to meet and/or exceed build cost and return thresholds
Own and manage the critical path of our complex multi site project pipeline, working with the team and third parties to ensure delivery timelines are met
Direct a global network of designers, architects, engineers, and contractors, holding partners accountable to brand standards, design typology and budget requirements
Work cross-functionally and communicate clearly with Real Estate, Finance, Operations, and Legal to gather inputs and facilitate alignment
Provide consistent, succinct, data driven updates to the CGO, leadership team and board regarding project health, capital spend, timelines and risks
Lead and mentor a distributed team of professionals, fostering a culture of curiosity, excellence and continuous learning