Assistant Manager-Project Management

JOB SUMMARY

Marriott International is seeking to hire an experienced Assistant Project Manager (with a design & construction focus) excited to support and grow with our Project Management team in partnership with the most ambitious franchisees in the hospitality industry. This role will support commercial real estate projects that execute smart design. The ideal candidate is well-versed in design & construction processes, a quick thinker and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

Required

• 4-year degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture or Engineering preferred, or equivalent work experience within the industry
• Minimum 1-3+ years progressive field construction experience preferably in the hospitality industry.
• Travel – 25%

Preferred

• LEED/Green certifications encouraged
• Applicable professional licenses/certifications encouraged

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

• Support a volume-driven process that facilitates design reviews, milestone site observations, on strategy project outcomes, along with account-based pipeline data management and forecasting.
• Foster high-level team collaboration and communication skills, you’ll ensure internal teams (Development, Openings &Transitions, Fire and Life Safety / Risk Management, etc.) are moving towards a common strategic goal of “Guest-focused Design, Owner-focused Results”.
• Support Project Managers’ robust portfolio of franchisee accounts in their development of new build /conversion Marriott Select Brand projects.
• Assist with the delivery of Marriott Select Brand projects with a focus on data management, schedules, and quality standards required by the organization.
• Assist Project Management team in researching solutions to issues and communicating resolutions.
• Promote value-added project decisions for Franchisees and Marriott utilizing construction industry experience, team collaboration and communication skills.
• Develop relationships to provide consistent communications to ownerships, internal stakeholders, and hotel management teams.
• Support all aspects of the project delivery process with Design, Development, Procurement, Owner / Franchise Services, Risk Management, and various other departments
• Utilize a proprietary database / project management software to track multiple projects for accurate reporting and forecasting to internal stakeholders.
• Promote the use of Marriott standards management and document storage platform with Owners/Franchisees and their consultant teams.
• Support and coordinate new Franchise owner orientations with internal disciplines and various other departments for participation.
• Establish a detailed knowledge and ability to support on-brand strategy projects through close coordination with internal team disciplines.
• Responsible for supporting the coordination and documentation of milestone site observations with Project Managers.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

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