Renovation Manager (Texas, Louisiana or Oklahoma)

<p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;">Co-project manage, along with Design Review Manager, an assigned territory of franchised Property Improvement Plan (PIP) renovation projects. Serve as recognized architectural, design and construction expert for a segment of mid-scale IHG brand hotels.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;">Responsibilities include managing all on-site PIP renovation design and construction activities to ensure compliance or non-compliance with franchise License Agreement, including conformance with any associated PIP, Plan Review and FF&E submittals, and brand standards, including life safety and ADA requirements. Provide design, construction expertise and assistance to IHG franchisees and their assigned design team members through all phases of their PIP projects, including working out design / construction solutions as project field conditions arise, thus ensuring timely and successful completion of projects while promoting Great Hotels Guests Love.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;">May lead and review the work of less experienced staff by providing mentoring, technical guidance and/or training in daily activities. From time to time provide feedback to management and brand on product related issues / recommendations for improvements.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;"><strong>Your day to day </strong></span></span></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;">Property Improvement Plan (PIP) renovation projects – Conduct PIP renovation visits / product assessments for existing hotel product seeking to License or re-License an IHG franchise agreement. Inspections include a thorough walk of the hotel assessing the hotel’s architecture and design for appropriateness in today’s market, condition of current product, and conformance to brand and life safety standards and building codes. Produce a comprehensive PIP narrative document that lists in detail the PIP renovation requirements, which after its completion, will help drive Guest hotel scores as well as revenues. Conduct and manage onsite design and PIP scope meetings with ownership and all ensuing onsite renovation activities over a 12-24 month period to ensure hotel compliance with the PIP, including its timely completion and conformance to approved plans, brand standards and building codes.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;">Manage own yearly assigned travel budget. Consultant must reconcile expenses on a monthly basis.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;">Proactively work with the mid-scale Development team and ownership prior to taking a deal to Franchise Approval Committee (FAC) to work through scope of work, design issues, and renovation timelines to better improve success rate for FAC approval and License execution for new build and PIP conversions.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;">Act as PIP department first level of appeal to franchisee/owner PIP waiver requests and timeline extension requests. Negotiate PIP issues and work out all PIP project details to set the PIP scope of work and its timeline for completion. Determine when to recommend to the PIP manager to place slow moving projects, or projects that are not otherwise in compliance with their PIP requirements, into PIP default. Work out viable plans and strategies, where possible, to get hotels through the PIP process in a timely manner. </span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;">Consult with franchisees, design professionals and hotel owners to assist in the development of construction schedules for Property Improvement Plan (PIP) renovation hotel projects. Review site plans to ensure compliance with applicable laws, company regulations and brand standards, and comment on required changes or improvements to such plans.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;">Effectively manage an assigned territory by evaluating and tracking progress all ongoing PIP project field activities, prepare written reports and/or summaries for management as needed. Manage the Salesforce project management system for executed projects for content and accuracy of input for assigned projects.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;">Owner Relations – Consultant must develop good franchisee/owner relations offering assistance as needed within reason. Consultant is responsible for addressing design and construction or PIP waiver requests from ownership. Consultant is expected to offer design solutions to problems and be ready to recommend known design professionals to assist franchisee upon request or as Consultant feels necessary</span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;"><strong>What we need from you</strong></span></span></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;">Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Design, Construction Management, or a relevant field of work, or an equivalent combination of education and work related experience. AIA or ASID certifications preferred. CAD training and familiarity with CAD systems also preferred.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;">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.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;">Demonstrate project management experience in organizing, planning and executing complex, large-scale projects from conception through implementation.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;">Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills for the purpose of providing information to clients, vendors, senior management and staff. Demonstrated ability to communicate supportive program details (presentation, analysis) to present a persuasive argument or to effectively negotiate a position. Must be able to communicate both orally and in writing with PCs, architects, designers and contractors and clearly explain specific requirements for active projects. Demonstrated ability to write comprehensive, detailed plan reviews explaining Brand standards and Life Safety Requirements as follow up to project submittals. </span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;">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.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;">Demonstrate ability to read blueprints including architectural, mechanical, plumbing, sprinkler systems and electrical drawings and knowledge of national building codes and Life Safety codes. </span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;">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.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;">Demonstrate ability to remain current with construction trends, code requirements and design through participating in annual continuing education classes.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;">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. Must make immediate time available to return telephone calls and work with franchisees when problems arise regarding project development, Brand standards or vendor-related issues.</span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;"><strong>Travel </strong>– 50%</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;"><strong>Location </strong>– Remote: **Candidate must reside in Texas, Louisiana or Oklahoma near a major US airport**</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;"><strong>The salary range for this role is $74,000.00 to $105,000.00</strong>.  This role is also eligible for bonus pay (as applicable). We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401K, and other benefits to employees.  </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;"><strong>#LI-YM1 </strong></span></span></p> <br>At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey? <br><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Who we are</b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;">At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we work together to deliver True Hospitality for Good on a global scale. With corporate offices and over 6,000 hotel destinations worldwide, a career at IHG is the perfect way to broaden your horizons. You’ll experience our unique culture and brilliant colleagues who will support and inspire you. With a host of corporate opportunities to choose from, wherever you are on your career journey, and whatever you want to achieve there’s Room for You at IHG.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;"><br></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;">Over recent years, we’ve transformed our company. We have bold ambitions to drive performance and maintain our relentless focus on growth in order to be the hotel company of choice that guests & owners love.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;"><br></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;">We are a hospitality business at our core and value connections and being together helps us foster a unique sense of belonging that also supports productivity. That’s why here at IHG, we give our colleagues flexibility and balance – working in a hybrid way, blending office and remote working collectively. We recognise that every role is different, that’s why leaders work with teams to determine how and when they collaborate.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;"><br></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;">We provide a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. These include impressive room discounts across our many properties, recharge days and volunteering days throughout the year. Through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. We offer a unique and inclusive culture, where there is always Room for You to belong, grow and make a difference.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;"><br></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;">Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable laws.  We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.</p>

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