SVP, Design & Development

The Role

SVP, Design & Development at Convene Hospitality Group oversees the physical realization of the company's portfolio. The role focuses on the development side, transforming site identification into high-ROI assets through brand-led design, engineering discipline, process rigor, and fiscal control.

What You’ll Do

• Define and lead a development lifecycle that delivers consistent results - on time and on budget - through technical excellence and rigorous project management.

• Partner with Real Estate to conduct deep technical and cost feasibility for potential sites, ensuring infrastructure and local conditions support our design standards and brand requirements.

• Build and execute the systems and processes required to develop new locations and enter new markets with consistency and brand clarity.

• Own the global development budget and implement estimating, cost management and value engineering practices to meet and/or exceed build cost and return thresholds.

• Own and manage the critical path of our complex multi-site project pipeline, working with the team and third parties to ensure delivery timelines are met.

• Direct a global network of designers, architects, engineers, and contractors, holding partners accountable to brand standards, design typology and budget requirements.

• Work cross-functionally and communicate clearly with Real Estate, Finance, Operations, and Legal to gather inputs and facilitate alignment.

• Provide consistent, succinct, data-driven updates to the Chief Growth Officer, leadership team, and board regarding project health, capital spend, timelines, and risks.

• Lead and mentor a distributed team of professionals, fostering a culture of curiosity, excellence, and continuous learning.

What We Look For

• 15+ years of progressive leadership in real estate development and construction, with a track record of scaling multi-unit hospitality or premium retail brands across diverse markets.
• A strong foundation in engineering and/or architecture with a deep understanding of structural, MEP, and site infrastructure systems.
• Practical experience implementing Agile or Scrum project management frameworks within physical construction and development.
• Expert-level budget management with the ability to treat capital expenditure with the same rigor as an operator treats a P&L.
• The ability to communicate complex technical or financial issues clearly and succinctly to non-technical stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Proven ability to drive results within a matrixed corporate structure, using influence and expertise to move projects forward.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management is preferred.

Compensation

Base Salary Range: $250,000 – $285,000 per year
Bonus Eligibility: Eligible for our annual performance-based bonus program, with a target potential of 50% of base salary.
Equity: This role includes an executive-level (SVP) equity package, with details provided during the interview process.