Construction Project Manager (Hospitality)

Austin NAWIC; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Workplace

Vacation starts day one

3 weeks PTO

8 sick days

10 paid holidays

401(k) matching up to 8%

Wellness benefits

Job summary

MGAC, a global hospitality-focused consultancy, seeks a Construction Project Manager to coordinate and deliver hospitality projects in New York. You will oversee planning, scheduling, and communications, ensuring projects meet owners’ expectations and MGAC’s goals.

With 5+ years in hospitality construction or PM, you will manage multiple projects, prepare documentation, and collaborate with owners, architects, contractors, and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; Masters preferred but not required
• 5+ years of hospitality construction or project management experience
• Experience with hospitality renovations, CAPEX projects, conversions, and ground-up construction
• Strong knowledge of costs, scheduling, estimating, engineering principles, construction methods, systems, and materials
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, presentation, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Project
• Strong client service skills with a proactive, collaborative, and solutions-oriented approach
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Willingness and ability to travel as required
• Enthusiasm for the hospitality industry and a team-oriented mindset

Responsibilities

• Support the successful planning, coordination, and delivery of hospitality projects
• Maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and other project stakeholders
• Assist in developing project schedules and monitor and communicate progress, risks, and potential delays
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including progress reports, meeting records, change orders, drawings, inspections, and project decisions
• Represent and advocate for the Owners interests throughout the project, including during disputes, changes, and change-order discussions
• Attend project meetings as the Owners Representative, as needed
• Track invoices, purchase orders, financial commitments, exposures, and other project costs
• Keep the Hospitality team informed of project status, key milestones, risks, and major completion stages
• Collaborate with the broader project team to identify and resolve issues that could impact successful project delivery
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support successful project completion

Skills

Hospitality PM

Project management

MS Project

MS Office

Client service

Travel flexibility

Communication

Team player

Organization

Budget & scheduling

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering/Construction Management

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

New York, NY Position Title: Construction Project Manager (Hospitality)

Its an exciting time to join MGAC!

MGAC is a global boutique consultancy dedicated to managing and representing our clients best interests. Our success is rooted in hiring exceptional people who are driven to do challenging work with the unique blend of experience, integrity, creativity, and commitment that separates us from our competitors.

We have three simple goals:to do the most interesting and challenging work, to have fun working together, and to build a successful business in the process.

This position requires hybrid and on-site support from our Washington, DC or New York City office, based on the candidates location, with travel to other locations as needed to support client and business needs.

Unlock Your Potential

As a Project Manager on MGACs Hospitality team, this position will support the coordination and delivery of hospitality projects, including project oversight and internal and external communications. The Project Manager will help ensure projects are completed efficiently, on time, and in alignment with client expectations and MGACs business goals, while developing toward independently managing projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; Masters degree preferred but not required
• 5+ years of experience in hospitality construction or project management
• Experience with hospitality renovations, capital improvement (CAPEX) projects, conversions, and ground-up construction
• Strong knowledge of construction costs, scheduling, estimating, engineering principles, construction methods, systems, and materials
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, presentation, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Project
• Strong client service skills with a proactive, collaborative, and solutions-oriented approach
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Willingness and ability to travel as required
• Enthusiasm for the hospitality industry and a team-oriented mindset

What Youll Be Doing

• Support the successful planning, coordination, and delivery of hospitality projects
• Maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and other project stakeholders
• Assist in developing project schedules and monitor and communicate progress, risks, and potential delays
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including progress reports, meeting records, change orders, drawings, inspections, and project decisions
• Represent and advocate for the Owners interests throughout the project, including during disputes, changes, and change-order discussions
• Attend project meetings as the Owners Representative, as needed
• Track invoices, purchase orders, financial commitments, exposures, and other project costs
• Keep the Hospitality team informed of project status, key milestones, risks, and major completion stages
• Collaborate with the broader project team to identify and resolve issues that could impact successful project delivery
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support successful project completion

Why Work With Us?

• 30 years strong in North America and growing fastwith a positive, energizing culture.
• Consistently recognized as a Top Workplace with a true employee-first mindset.
• Entrepreneurial spirit encouragedbring fresh ideas and exceed client expectations.
• Global reach, yet agile and client-focused like a boutique firm.
• Your voice mattersflat structure, open doors, and recognition for your contributions.
• Strong work-life balance, generous PTO, and top-tier wellness benefits.

Beyond the Paycheck: Discover Our Benefits

• Recognizedas a Top Workplace for over a decade.
• Vacation starts on day oneaccrue 3 weeks per year, plus a paid birthday off.
• 8 sick days and 10 paid holidays annually for full-time employees.
• Competitive benefits that support both personal and professional growth.

Salary Range

$110,000 - $130,000 per year (commensurate with experience)

The advertised salary range is intended as a general guideline and may vary based on factors such as experience, expertise, and location. This base salary does not reflect the full compensation package, which may include bonuses, 401(k) matching up to 8%, and other benefits.