Project Manager - Hotel Renovations - Employee-Owned Company

Project Manager - Hotel Renovations - Employee-Owned Company

Our client is a hospitality-focused general contractor specializing in complex hotel renovations and repositioning projects throughout the region. The business combines the resources, stability, and backing of a nationally recognized construction organization with the close-knit, family-oriented culture of a local Maryland team. Known for delivering projects in occupied environments, they have built a strong reputation for client service, quality execution, and long-term partnerships with leading hospitality brands. The company offers employees the opportunity to work on high-profile renovation projects while benefiting from a collaborative culture, strong leadership support, and clear paths for professional growth.

The Project Manager - Hotel Renovations - Employee-Owned Company will be responsible for:

• Managing hospitality renovation projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to client expectations.
• Developing and maintaining project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and procurement plans while proactively identifying and mitigating project risks.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for owners, hotel management teams, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and vendors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Overseeing contract administration, subcontractor management, change order negotiation, and project documentation.
• Coordinating field operations with superintendents and project teams to ensure efficient execution while minimizing disruption to active hotel operations.
• Leading project meetings, providing regular progress updates, and preparing reports related to cost, schedule, quality, and project status.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, and project documents to support successful planning and execution.
• Managing project financials, including budgeting, cost tracking, pay applications, invoicing, and monthly forecasting.
• Ensuring compliance with safety standards, quality control requirements, and company policies at all stages of construction.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships to drive successful project outcomes and support future business opportunities.
• Mentoring and supporting project engineers and other junior team members while fostering a collaborative project environment.
• Traveling to project sites as needed to monitor progress, address issues, and ensure successful project delivery.

The Project Manager - Hotel Renovations - Employee-Owned Company should have:

• 5+ years of project management experience within commercial construction, hospitality renovations, interiors, or occupied-space projects.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Strong experience overseeing subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and project teams throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Demonstrated success managing project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, change orders, and monthly reporting.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to interact effectively with owners, clients, architects, and field personnel.
• Experience coordinating preconstruction efforts, procurement, scheduling, and project closeout activities.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to proactively identify and resolve project challenges.
• Proficiency with construction management software and project documentation tools such as Procore, Autodesk, Sage, Timberline, or similar platforms.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and project schedules.
• A client-focused mindset, strong leadership abilities, and the flexibility to travel as needed to support project execution.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.

The Project Manager - Hotel Renovations - Employee-Owned Company may receive:

• Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus potential.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), providing the opportunity to share in the company's long-term success.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Company-provided technology and tools needed to successfully manage projects.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile hospitality renovation projects across a diverse portfolio of clients.
• A collaborative, employee-focused culture with strong leadership support and opportunities for career advancement.
• Professional development and continued growth within a well-established, employee-owned construction organization.
• The autonomy to lead projects while working alongside experienced construction professionals in a team-oriented environment.

Job summary:

Sector: Construction

Sub Sector: Project Manager

Industry: Property

Where: Columbia

Contract Type: Permanent