Sonesta Hotels

Manage and oversee capital projects for hotels, including planning, budgeting, and stakeholder coordination. | Bachelor's degree, extensive experience in capital project management, familiarity with large building systems, and strong organizational and communication skills. | Job Description: • The Senior Capital Project Manager (CPM) plays a pivotal role in the execution of capital projects; the management of short and long term capital plans; and the planning of sound, financially viable projects that protect building systems and enhance performance for hotels within Sonesta International Hotel’s managed and owned estate. • CPMs coordinate with hotel operations and several other departments, as well as outside consultants, to develop and execute projects and 5 year capital plans. • At times, this individual will be tasked with visiting properties to establish projects or monitor their progress, review quality of work and compliance with construction documents. • Travel approximately 10-25%. • Maintain and update 5 year Capital Planning roadmaps for assigned hotels. • Own capital project delivery end-to-end: collaborating with Regional Directors of Engineering, Hotel Operations, Architecture, Design & Construction, IT, and other stakeholders as required on project scope, project planning, financial reporting, vendor management, project scheduling, and cost management. • Creation and management of detailed Project Plans, to include budgets, schedules and scopes of work. • Maintain accurate project cash flows and report upon project status, cash flow status, contingency management, and change control. • Identify and escalate project risks. • Contract management, invoice management, and maintain current certificates of insurance. • Maintain records of completed capital projects, warranty coverage, and all project documents in company folder structure. • Manage project documentation including punch list and closeout information. • Coordinate internal stakeholders: Operations, Design, Legal, Accounting, Procurement, Fixed Assets, and Brand where applicable. • Track against budget (forecasting, re-forecasting, and variance reporting). • Update project tracking tools and reporting dashboards. • Assist in budget planning cycles (annual and rolling). • External vendor, contractor, and consultant management. • Chair and document regular project meetings. • Provide high level reporting. Improve internal templates and processes for efficiency and compliance. Ensure permitting, inspections, and closeouts are aligned with project schedules. • Support and lead where applicable, high-priority emergency projects (e.g., HVAC failure, flood response). • Serve as flexible resource across the team when bandwidth shifts or coverage is needed. Abide by Sonesta Standard Operating Procedures for capital project management and change control. Support, comply with and promote company initiative, policies and guidelines. Track and report on project status. Identify potential issues and bring awareness to key stakeholders as needed. Work toward and track prompt resolution. Leading with Passion Responsible for ensuring success through the eyes of employees, guests, and owners. Utilize and collaborate with resources across different departments, corporate office, properties and consultants. • Capable of influencing employees and consultants to perform to their highest standard and establishing a trusting environment to enrich the culture. Focus on the mission and well-being of the department, hotels, and company as a whole. Lead by example and operate with integrity and respect. Demonstrate our values and GUEST People Standards. Requirements: • Bachelors Degree Required • Advantageous certifications: PMP, CCM, LEED, CFM, FMP, AIA. • 12+ years experience in Capital Project Management, asset management, engineering, or architecture preferred within hotel environments. • Familiarity and experience with large building facilities system (i.e. central plants, chillers, boilers, cooling towers, water systems, generators, etc.) • Well-developed and effective team skills; able to be an active partner in a cooperative and accountable team environment. • Experience managing projects across multiple geographically dispersed locations. • Strong business acumen. • Strong organizational skills including attention to detail and prioritization. • Strong facilitation and interpersonal skills; self-starter, positive, high energy; demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior management, peers and entry-level employees; ability to work cross-functionally to support meeting and exceeding customer expectations. • Ability to act as a positive role model to peers and team members. • Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and able to manage priorities well. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. This includes excellent listening skills and concise communication targeting the message to specific audiences. • Proficiency in MS Office Suites of products, (OneNote, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) • Proficiency in use of project planning tools (Smartsheets, MS Project, etc.) • Proficiency in use of space planning and presentational tools (Bluebeam, Adobe Acrobat, etc.) Benefits: • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance • Health Savings Account with Company Match • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match • Paid Vacation and Sick Days • Sonesta Hotel Discounts • Educational Assistance • Paid Parental Leave • Company Paid Life Insurance • Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance • Various Employee Perks and Discounts • Hospital Indemnity • Critical Illness Insurance • Accident Insurance