Construction Project Manager

Position Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, budgeting, and execution of all construction projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Work with Development PM to liaison between internal departments (Capital, Development, Operations) and external partners, including General Contractors, architects, engineers, and consultants.
• Ensure compliance with company design and development standards, as well as all regulatory and code requirements.
• Review and approve project budgets, schedules, change orders, monthly requisitions, and construction contracts.
• Identify, mitigate, and manage project risks early in the development process.
• Guide early design with constructability and design reviews to optimize project feasibility and ensure design advances within budget.
• Maintain strong relationships with municipalities, building officials, and other key stakeholders to ensure Blue Flag is represented positively in our hotel markets.
• Work with SVP of Construction to prepare and negotiate construction contracts with General Contractors.
• Oversee the transition of completed projects to the Operations team, ensuring a seamless handoff and long-term operational success.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the construction department to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in commercial construction, preferably in hospitality or retail.
• Extensive knowledge of construction management, budgeting, scheduling, contracts, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in different phases, ranging in complexity and scale.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Strategic thinker with a problem-solving mindset and a strong ability to drive projects forward under tight deadlines.

About Blue Flag

Blue Flag Capital is a real estate private equity and development firm on a mission to rediscover the soul in hospitality. We are inspired by those who break the mold, and we are passionate about designing physical spaces that inspire and resonate. Our investment platforms are thematic, and our current investment vehicles are focused on acquiring and re-positioning hospitality assets in specifically chosen top-tier destinations. By leveraging relationships with cutting-edge concepts - those at the forefront of design, technology, and operational efficiencies - we create award-winning brands, such as Faraway Hotels, and deliver previously unrealized value to generate optimal long-term, risk-adjusted returns.

Compensation

Total compensation will include a competitive base salary, annual bonus potential, benefits, with the opportunity for career advancement.