Associate Project Manager, Upscale Design & Construction

Company: Choice Hotels
Location: Rockville
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

Associate Project Manager, Upscale Design & Construction
Who are we looking for?
Choice Hotels, one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, has an exciting new opportunity as our Associate Project Manager, Upscale Design & Construction in the Upscale Brands - Design and Construction team. The Upscale Brands - Design and Construction team is responsible for the design and implementation of brand and guest - centric experiences that generate the highest profit for our franchisees. As a key member of our Design and Construction team, you will be responsible for assisting the project managers for upscale design & construction to ensure construction schedules are met and all projects meet construction specifications.
Are you managing multiple projects simultaneously and can you demonstrate exceptional communication and organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail and follow-up? We invite you to apply today for our Associate Project Manager, Upscale Design & Construction role today and #MakeItYourChoice.
Your Responsibilities

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  Assists Project Managers on active projects with design reviews for Brand compliance.
  
  
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  Support Project Managers on active projects on construction management process as directed.
  
  
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  Accompany project managers on site visits and prepare field reports for construction projects to ensure conformance with brand image and standards.
  
  
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  Under general supervision from leadership will be responsible for small project development and construction projects.
  
  
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  Assists Project Managers, Regional Vice Presidents of Development Sales, and potential franchisees on creating site plans for Cambria Hotel to meet programing, parking, and Brand requirements.
  
  
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  Supports brand championing efforts and implements adoption of select brand initiative programs / products with data entry and deck preparation.
  
  
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  Monitors and manages online content to educate and inform external stakeholders of vital programs and information.
  
  
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  Assists in the preparation and delivery of professional and effective communications to convey brand strategy, brand initiatives, and brand performance to a variety of audiences.
  
  
  Your Experience, Skills & Competencies
  
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    Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in construction management, architecture, or engineering or a relevant field of study required.
    
    
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    At least 1 years' experience in professional, hospitality and/or multi-family architectural experience - previous site planning/space planning experience preferred - including familiarity with national building codes and regulations.
    
    
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    Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
    
    
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    Proficiency in AutoCAD is required. Proficiency in BlueBeam and Revit is preferred but not required.
    
    
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    Familiarity with cost estimating and reviewing project schedules is preferred.
    
    
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    Strong organizational and prioritization skills as well as extremely detail oriented.
    
    
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    Flexibility to change priorities and ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
    
    
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    Self-starter, ability to work independently and with limited supervision.
    
    
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    Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with the company's franchisee-base.
    
    
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    Ability to handle complexity of construction and architectural related projects with contractors, architects, and Product Design & Program teams.
    
    
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    Ability to communicate successfully with stakeholders of various disciplines and levels.
    
    
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    Ability to work collaboratively across a highly matrixed organization.
    
    
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    Ability to plan and manage multiple projects with multiple team members.
    
    
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    Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.
    
    
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    Demonstrates key competencies to include Collaborates, Communicates Effectively, and Nimble Learning
    
    
    Your Team
    This is an individual contributor role that will report to the Manager, Upscale Design & Construction Project Management. You will have 5 peer teammates and collaborate with cross functional departments on a regular basis.
    Your Work Location
    As our Associate Project Manager, Upscale Design & Construction, you will be based in our beautiful, state-of-the-art worldwide corporate headquarters in Rockville, MD. Less than 15 miles from Washington, DC, we're located directly across from the Rockville Metro station, with service on the Red Line and the MARC Brunswick line, easy access to I-270, and plenty of free parking provided by Choice Hotels.
    Right now, our associates in Rockville, MD are working in a hybrid environment, 3 to 4 days per week in the office and virtual from your home office the remaining days. We provide flexibility and encourage ongoing communication with your leadership to establish expectations about your unique needs.
    About Choice
    Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. With nearly 7,500 hotels, representing nearly 630,000 rooms, in 46 countries and territories as of September 30, 2022, the Choice - family of hotel brands provides business and leisure travelers with a range of high-quality lodging options from limited service to full-service hotels in the upper upscale, upper mid-scale, midscale, extended-stay, and economy segments. The award-winning Choice Privileges - loyalty program offers members a faster way to rewards, with personalized benefits starting on day one. For more information, visit www.choicehotels.com.
    At our worldwide corporate headquarters in Rockville, MD and St. Louis Park, MN as well as our technology center in Scottsdale, AZ, and through our associates around the globe, we keep Choice hotels thriving by serving as a champion for our franchisees and providing cutting-edge technology.
    About Choice Hotels Financial Performance
    Total revenues reached a company record of $1.4 billion for full-year 2022, a 31% increase compared to the same period of 2021. For full-year 2022, Radisson Hotels Americas contributed $104.2 million in total revenues. Click here (https://media.choicehotels.com/2023-02-15-Choice-Hotels-International-Reports-2022-Fourth-Quarter-and-Full-Year-Results) to review our 2022 fourth quarter and full-year results.
    *** PLEASE NOTE: This role is not eligible for sponsorship ***
    Ability to model Choice's Cultural Values: Welcome and Respect Everyone, Be Bold, Be Quick, Listen, Be Curious and Show Integrity.
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    We bring together the people, brand and technology that enable the success of others - welcoming every guest, every partner, everywhere their journey takes them.
    Visit http://careers.choicehotels.com to learn more.

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