Project Manager (Hospitality Renovation)

Plazahotelelpaso; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid Time Off

401k match

Life Insurance

Travel Discounts

Transit Benefits

Wellness Program

Professional Development

Job summary

HHM Hotels seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee hospitality renovations from concept to closeout across the East Coast. You will lead renovations, manage budgets, coordinate with design and procurement teams, and ensure projects meet brand standards and operational goals.

Travel to sites along the East Coast is required; strong leadership, site presence, and communication with owners and leadership are essential. A bachelor's in a related field and 2+ years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience managing construction projects, preferably hotel renovations.
• Proven track record managing full lifecycles including design coordination and GC management.
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Strong understanding of sequencing, materials, estimating, and budgeting.
• Experience working with developers, design firms, procurement teams, and construction companies.
• Clear written and spoken communication; proficient in Excel/industry tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead hotel renovation and capital improvement projects from planning through turnover.
• Oversee site meetings, punchlisting, contractor coordination, and schedule monitoring.
• Review drawings and specifications to ensure feasibility and cost alignment.
• Coordinate with interior designers, architects, procurement, and ownership.
• Develop and reconcile project budgets with stakeholders; monitor cash flow.
• Build and maintain schedules; provide updates to senior leadership and ownership.
• Conduct regular site visits and uphold safety and sustainability practices.

Skills

Construction mgmt

Hotel renovations

Budgeting

Procore

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Adobe

Job description

Opportunity: Project Manager (Hospitality Renovation)

HHM Hotels is a leading hotel management and investment company with a growing domestic portfolio. Our development and capital planning teams manage renovations from strategy through execution, guiding each project from a concept to a fully realized asset. You will oversee a slate of East Coast renovations and repositionings from concept through closeout, ensuring they’re delivered on time, on budget, and aligned with brand and operational goals.

This is a Philadelphia-based, high-visibility role that demands technical strength, leadership on active job sites, and the ability to align multiple stakeholders. You’ll represent the project’s interests throughout the entire lifecycle, ensuring clarity, alignment, and accountability from start to finish.

Your Growth Path

Senior Project Manager – Director of Development

Your Focus

Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead hotel renovation and capital improvement projects from planning through turnover, ensuring alignment with brand standards, operational needs, and ownership goals.
• Direct daily project oversight including site meetings, punchlisting, coordination with contractors, and schedule monitoring.
• Review, analyze, and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and design intent to ensure feasibility and cost alignment, consistent with HHM’s development methodology.

Design & Procurement Coordination

• Serve as the primary liaison between interior designers, architects, procurement agents, and ownership throughout the design and FF&E process.
• Coordinate purchasing agent orders, shop drawings, material approvals, and logistics to ensure alignment with construction schedules.
• Maintain current knowledge of brand standards across HHM's core franchise partners.

Budgeting, Estimating & Financial Management

• Develop, manage, and reconcile project budgets in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Review contractor and consultant invoices, payment applications, and change orders for accuracy and compliance with contract documents. Track spend-to-date, cash flow needs, and overall project financial health with precision.

Scheduling & Stakeholder Communication

• Build and maintain project schedules, identifying risks early and driving solutions to keep timelines intact.
• Provide consistent updates to senior leadership, operations, asset management, and ownership groups.
• Lead coordination with local officials, inspectors, and permitting authorities as required.

Field Presence & Quality Control

• Conduct regular site visits across the East Coast portfolio to oversee progress, ensure quality, and confirm adherence to drawings, specifications, and safety standards.
• Uphold HHM’s sustainability practices throughout project execution where applicable.

Your Background & Skills

• 2+ years of experience managing construction projects, preferred experience in hotel renovations.
• Proven track record managing full project lifecycles including design coordination, procurement oversight, scheduling, and GC management.
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, materials, estimating principles, and budgeting.
• Experience working with developers, architecture/design firms, procurement teams, and construction companies.
• Ability to communicate with clarity and confidence, both in writing and verbally.
• Proficiency with Excel, Procore, Adobe, Bluebeam.

HHM Benefits and Perks

• Medical, Dental and Vision Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Company Match
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Travel Discounts
• Commuter Transit and Commuter Parking Benefits
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Program
• Educational/Professional Development

Work Environment and Context

• Travel along the East Coast is required, with regular site visits and occasional overnight stays.
• Ability to sit for extended periods as well as walk, bend, lift up to 25 pounds, and navigate active construction sites, consistent with other roles in the department.
• May require extended hours during critical phases of construction.