Senior Project Manager - Full Service
***This role is based at our corporate office in Memphis, TN***
This is your chance to be part of an in-house Architecture, Design & Construction team that delivers properties that delight our guests, reward our partners, and reflect the unique cultures of their geographical locations! As a Senior Project Manager on the Full Service team reporting to the regional Senior Director of AD&C Full Service, you will work on Full Service branded projects providing project management for the design and construction of new development, conversions and brand change projects.
HOW WE WILL SUPPORT YOU
Hilton is proud to support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to programs and benefits such as:
- Go Hilton travel program: 110 nights of discounted travel with room rates as low as $40/night
- Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount
- Paid parental leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
- Mental health resources including free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Learn more about the rest of our benefits
At Hilton, we believe every Team Member is a leader. We are committed to offering leadership development opportunities and programs through every step of a Team Member’s career journey and at every level, both in our hotels and across corporate.
**Available benefits may vary depending upon terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of the plans.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
Your role is important and below are some of the fundamental job duties that make your work unique.
What your day-to-day will be like:
- Provide technical guidance and services and enforce design and construction standards with owners while also building their trust and respect
- Review new hotel site plans as part of the franchise approval process to ensure that the proposed site will support the proposed hotel in line with Hilton standards
- Review construction documents for hotels (new development, adaptive reuse, conversions, room additions and brand changes) to ensure the proposed project follows Hilton requirements
- Conduct a minimum of three (3) on-site construction inspections for each hotel. Immediately address issues on-site, followed by written correspondence explaining the non-complying issues
How you will collaborate with others:
- Build relationships and conduct Predesign Kickoff meetings for hotel owner/franchisee and their project team. Lead meetings, conference calls, and webinars to explain Hilton requirements
- Propose revisions of AD&C documents to standards and prototype documents teams
- Collaborate with other Hilton functions, including Design Services, Engineering Support, Food & Beverage, Spa and Fitness, Brand Opening Teams, Brand Performance Support, and Quality Assurance
What projects you will take ownership of:
- Review architectural and engineering plans - schematic plans (25%), design development (50%), and final documents (100%) - specifications, construction submittals, and shop drawings to ensure compliance with Hilton requirements
- Update and input project data in Hilton's tracking system. Provide accurately forecasted construction start and hotel opening dates for senior management and Hilton teams critical to hotel opening (brand support, information technology, and quality assurance)
- Resolve issues immediately with the hotel owner/franchisee regarding deficiencies or non-compliance with brand standards or with PIP scope. This includes issues discovered during review of submittals and during the progress of construction.
WHY YOU'LL BE A GREAT FIT
You have these minimum qualifications:
- Five (5) years experience managing projects in development - design, construction and/or renovations
- Five (5) years experience reading and interpreting construction documents i.e., architectural and engineering plans
- Travel up to 30-40%
It would be useful if you have:
- BA/BS/Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Design, or Construction related field
- Licenses or Certificates such as Architect, Engineer, Interior Designer (NCIDQ), Project Manager (PMP)
- Design, construction or renovation experience in hospitality (hotel) development
- Experience with Bluebeam
WHAT IT IS LIKE WORKING FOR HILTON
Hilton, the #1 World's Best Workplace, is a leading global hospitality company with a diverse portfolio of world-class brands. Dedicated to filling the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, we have welcomed more than 3 billion guests in our more-than 100-year history. Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture and we are consistently named among one of the World’s Best Workplaces. Check out the Hilton Careers blog and Instagram to learn more about what it’s like to be on Team Hilton!
We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position and provide other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us if you require an accommodation during the application process.