JR Project Manager

SHAMIN HOTELS INC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SHAMIN HOTELS INC in Richmond, VA is seeking a Junior Project Manager to oversee hotel renovations and capital projects. You’ll be onsite, coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and hotel teams to keep programs on track and guests first.

You’ll learn planning through completion, manage schedules and budgets, organize project docs, and communicate clearly with GMs and vendors. Travel up to 60% across properties is required.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in hospitality, construction, or project coordination.
• Strong organization skills—you love a checklist and a timeline
• Clear communication—you can keep everyone aligned and informed
• A proactive mindset—you don’t wait, you move
• Comfort being onsite in active hotels and construction environments

Responsibilities

• Help manage hotel projects from planning through completion
• Be onsite—walking properties, checking progress, and keeping things moving
• Work alongside contractors, engineers, and hotel teams to get it done right
• Coordinate schedules, budgets, and vendor timelines
• Track progress and make sure nothing falls through the cracks
• Help sequence work so hotels can keep running (guests always come first!)
• Organize project docs—punch lists, reports, proposals, approvals
• Keep communication flowing between GMs, vendors, and stakeholders
• Make sure everyone knows what’s happening and what’s next
• Identify issues early and help drive solutions
• Support risk mitigation and keep projects moving forward
• Learn to read plans and scopes (we’ll teach you what you don’t know)
• Work with architects, engineers, contractors, and brand partners (Hilton, Marriott, IHG + more)
• Support bidding, onboarding, and compliance with brand standards

Skills

Hospitality experience

Construction experience

Project coordination

Organization

Communication

Proactiveness

Onsite work

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Richmond, VA 23225

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 Salary/year

Travel Percentage: Up to 50%

Job Category: Engineering Junior Project Manager

Hotels | Renovations | Real Impact

Ever walked into a hotel and thought,“I wonder how all of this came together?”

Better yet… do you want to be part of making it happen?

We’re looking for a Junior Project Manager who’s ready to roll up their sleeves, learn fast, and help bring hotel projects to life—from renovations and upgrades to behind-the-scenes improvements that keep everything running smoothly.

If you’re organized, proactive, and love seeing a plan turn into reality… this could be your lane

What You’ll Be Doing

Be in the Action

• Help manage hotel projects from planning through completion
• Be onsite—walking properties, checking progress, and keeping things moving
• Work alongside contractors, engineers, and hotel teams to get it done right

Keep Projects on Track

• Coordinate schedules, budgets, and vendor timelines
• Track progress and make sure nothing falls through the cracks
• Help sequence work so hotels can keep running (guests always come first!)

Own the Details

• Organize project docs—punch lists, reports, proposals, approvals
• Keep communication flowing between GMs, vendors, and stakeholders
• Make sure everyone knows what’s happening and what’s next

Spot & Solve

• Identify issues early and help drive solutions
• Support risk mitigation and keep projects moving forward
• Learn to read plans and scopes (we’ll teach you what you don’t know)

Collaborate Across the Board

• Work with architects, engineers, contractors, and brand partners (Hilton, Marriott, IHG + more)
• Support bidding, onboarding, and compliance with brand standards

QualificationsWhat You Bring

• 1–2 years of experience in hospitality, construction, or project coordination
• Strong organization skills—you love a checklist and a timeline
• Clear communication—you can keep everyone aligned and informed
• A proactive mindset—you don’t wait, you move
• Comfort being onsite in active hotels and construction environments

Bonus points if you:

• Have exposure to hotel operations or renovations
• Can read construction plans (or are excited to learn)

A Few Things to Know

• You’ll be on the move (up to 60% travel across properties)
• You’ll need a valid driver’s license + reliable transportation
• This role is hands-on—expect walking properties, climbing stairs, and being in the field

Why This Role is Awesome

• You’ll get real, hands‑on experience in hotel renovations and capital projects
• Work directly with major hotel brands and industry partners
• Learn the ins and outs of owner‑side project management
• Clear path for growth into Project Manager and beyond

What We’re About

We move fast, support each other, and take pride in building spaces where both guests and teams thrive. This role plays a key part in making that happen.

If you’re ready to learn, build, and grow in hospitality project management, we’d love to meet you.