What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wag Hotels - Project Manager position at Wag Hotels, Inc.?
The Project Manager will be responsible for ensuring that our 15-40k sf facilities operate efficiently and safely while also playing a key role in emergency planning and managing any necessary renovations or construction projects. The Project Manager will have extensive experience coordinating projects among architects, general contractors, and third-party service providers while acting as liaison for intra-company communication.
Responsibilities: Your duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Plan, coordinate, and monitor building improvements to ensure efficiency and safety.
- Establish a nationwide single vendor for HVAC: preventative maintenance and remodels.
- Establish a nationwide single vendor for hotel life safety: fire sprinklers, fire extinguishers, fire alarms, and monitoring.
- Oversee hotel rebranding efforts: Signage, paint, and light remodel. Coordinate among the internal team, external vendors, and city governments.
- Support small construction projects: define scope, budget, identify qualified vendors, define timeline, communicate to hotel leaders, schedule and manage vendors, and ensure quality work.
- Support medium construction projects: Prepare cost estimates, construction budgets, construction schedules, safety, and quality controls.
- Develop and implement facility management policies and procedures, including emergency response plans.
- Oversee facility improvements and renovations, including planning, contract negotiation, and project management.
- Direct and supervise security measures for the facilities.
- Liaise with external vendors and contractors to ensure services are provided in a timely and cost-effective manner.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, as well as local, state, and federal laws.
- Respond to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise and coordinate rapid responses.
- Communicate efficiently and effectively with leadership when operations in the building may be affected.
- Regularly communicate with key stakeholders on status of jobs throughout the entire process.
- Oversee the facilities maintenance team
Qualifications:
- At least 4 years of experience managing projects in-person and remotely.
- Proven experience as a Facilities Manager, construction manager, project manager, or other relevant position preferred.
- Working knowledge of facilities machines and equipment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in managing and leading teams.
- Solid understanding of technical aspects of plumbing, carpentry, electrical systems etc.
- Familiarity with relevant legal regulations and building codes.
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
- Strong problem-solving abilities.
- Experience in planning and coordinating projects.
- Proficient using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
- Strong communication skills
Physical and Office Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
- Must be able to commute in office at minimum 4 days a week with optional work from home day once a week.
- Ability to travel when needed.
- Ability to be around dogs and cats for an extended period of time.
