Hotel Development Manager

Hotel Development Manager

Our Culture: 

We are a highly entrepreneurial company limited only by our imagination. Diversity and teamwork are major aspects of our culture. Our property associates are a highly team-focused group bringing out the uniqueness of each associate to provide great products and services. Success comes to those who continuously seek opportunities to learn and pass on new knowledge. We always strive to be better, never bored, and never complacent. Our teams thrive on hard work, inclusivity, and producing outstanding experiences. We endeavor to make our fellow associates feel comfortable and entrepreneurial so that they can engage unhindered. Finally, giving back to the community is also vital to our culture. Our properties live by the philosophy that they are an important part of their communities and look for ways to partner in the local community to make a difference.

Job Description: 

The Development Manager will assist in achieving the company’s mission and goals while ensuring quality and efficiency for both new asset development.  This position will report directly to the Vice President of Design and Construction and will work along with the development team, finance and accounting, asset management, food and beverage and hotel operations teams.  Responsibilities will include assisting with due diligence and entitlements on new developments, assisting with forecasting and modelling costs on new ventures, designer and contractor selection and management, design development, and the direct management of general contractors and vendors for assigned projects through opening.   The person in this position must be able to roll their sleeves up and assist our teams when needed, living our “ONE TEAM. ONE VISION.” philosophy.  The Hotel Development Manager will help Vision Hospitality Group become the best, most respected hotel company in America.

The job is simple:

Focus on ways to promote and engage.

Continuously exemplify and live by our Culture.

Meet/exceed our company goals.

Responsibilities:

• Generate financial and investor reports on a timely basis.

• Create, maintain, and improve existing budgets and reports.

• Assist the Vice President of Design and Construction with budgeting, entitlements, project design, and development tasks across multiple projects.

• Assist and coordinate with other Development Managers in a team approach to project management.

• Maintain effective working relationships with co-workers that promote a positive working environment. 

• Maintain Vision’s reputation within the community by treating all vendors, contractors, and others outside of the organization with respect and integrity and representing Vision’s core values. 

• For Direct Assigned Development Projects, the DM will be the primary responsible manager for:

• Maintaining budget and schedule adherence with designers, contractors and vendors.
• Maintaining quality and adherence to product specifications
• Reporting accurately and frequently with current information through the standardized reporting systems.  
• Regularly attending Design, Programming, OAC, Development Team and brand meetings as needed.
• Establishing relationships with brand managers and learning and understanding hotel brand standards and requirements.
• Monitoring and understanding contractor schedules, submittal progress, RFIs, PCOs and contractual requirements and scopes of work.  
• Coordinate all OSE and FFE ordering with the appropriate FFE procurement agencies and Operations teams within the organization to ensure that all products are available as scheduled for the hotel opening.  
• Complete all project closeout and coordinate opening operations with our hotel operations staff for a seamless hotel opening.

Job Requirements: 

• Must be detail oriented. 

• Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word. 

• Must have working knowledge of major construction systems such as Cast in Place, Post Tensioned, Block and Plank, Light Guage Steel, Timber and other structural systems and various mechanical systems such as DOAS, PTAC, VTAC and VRF and other common construction systems and standards.  

• Must have a mastery of English grammar and spelling with the ability to draft correspondence consistent with business standards. Must be able to communicate effectively in person, in virtual meetings and on the phone with courtesy and professionalism.  

• Must be a highly organized, and honest team player.  Must have an outgoing personality and a “hands-on” approach.

• Effectively manage workload to meet multiple, concurrent, and potentially conflicting deadlines while maintaining a high degree of quality and professionalism. Multitasking is essential.

• Occasional travel may be required for site visits or design meetings; however, this position is based out of our corporate headquarters in Chattanooga, TN.  Travel will be ancillary.  

• Have a valid driver’s license and dependable transportation.  Mileage is reimbursed.

Education and/or Experience

Preferred: A minimum of 5 years’ experience in hospitality project management, including renovations and new construction activities.

Language Skills

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must have the ability to effectively present information to upper management.

Mathematical Skills

Must possess the ability to work with Accounting and Construction mathematical concepts. Must have the ability to design and interpret statistical models.

Reasoning Abilities

Must possess the ability to define and resolve problems.

The majority of the work involved in this position will be conducted in an office, construction site or other field office. 

Physical Requirements:

• Be able to bend, reach, kneel, push, and stretch and lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds.

• Can perform work for 8 hours in an office space or construction environment

• Must have eyesight enabling vision both near and far

• Have finger dexterity for operating equipment for general industry work related to project and construction management.

• Must speak in a clear, understandable voice, hear at a basic level, and understand English

• Must be able to write.

• Able to regularly visit property sites. 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Vision Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Vision Hospitality Group celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment and a sense of belonging for all associates. We do not discriminate and believe everybody should be proud of who they are, represent their culture and heritage, and live by the Golden Rule.