Regional PIP and Project Manager, Conversions (Texas)

Regional PIP and Project Manager will co-project manage a territory of franchised Property Improvement Plan (PIP) Conversion projects. They will provide design, construction expertise, and assistance to IHG franchisees and their assigned design team members. The role involves managing on-site PIP renovation/conversion design and construction activities, ensuring compliance with franchise License Agreement and brand standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Design, Construction Management, or a relevant field of work, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• NCIDQ, AIA or ASID certifications preferred.
• CAD training and familiarity with CAD systems also preferred.
• 5 to 7+ years progressive work-related experience in design and/or architecture, with demonstrated technical proficiency related to the position.
• Previous experience in the hotel industry or similar desired.
• Project Management skills.
• Demonstrate project management experience in organizing, planning and executing complex, large-scale projects from conception through implementation.
• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills for the purpose of providing information to clients, vendors, senior management and staff.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate both orally and in writing with PCs, architects, designers and contractors and clearly explain specific requirements for active projects.
• Demonstrate ability to write comprehensive, detailed plan reviews explaining Brand standards and Life Safety Requirements as follow up to project submittals.
• Demonstrate computer skills, with an emphasis on Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Demonstrate knowledge of brand standards and full understanding of the differences in the various brand standards.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of ADA requirements and Company Life Safety Requirements.
• Must maintain a working knowledge of all requirements described in each brand standards manual.
• Demonstrate ability to read blueprints including architectural, mechanical, plumbing, sprinkler systems and electrical drawings.
• Must be capable of writing and typing a comprehensive, technical renovation document (within a specific template) describing the required PIP scope of work that will become part of a franchisee’s License Agreement.
• Demonstrate ability to remain current with construction trends, code requirements and design through participating in annual continuing education classes.
• Demonstrate ability to effectively prioritize project details and manage time usage to track active renovation, conversion and new development properties, and to determine if plans have been submitted in a timely manner.

Benefits

• paid time off
• medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401K
• other benefits to employees