Program Manager of Construction

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Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Program Lead to oversee a prestigious hospitality development program for a leading financial institution while this senior leadership role involves managing multiple high-value capital projects across the United States with future international expansion, working directly with executive leadership, and building world-class hospitality experiences within complex urban environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee multiple large-scale hospitality capital projects valued at $50M+ across the United States
• Provide strategic direction and ensure timely, accurate execution of project deliverables
• Report directly to executive leadership on program status, milestones, and strategic initiatives
• Develop and refine best practices and standards of excellence for hospitality project delivery
• Supervise and coordinate 3rd party project managers executing individual projects
• Attract, retain, develop, and manage a team of professionals across multiple regions
• Build high-performing teams while demonstrating energy for the business and decisive leadership
• Develop comprehensive budgets and project schedules for complex hospitality developments
• Monitor financial performance and ensure compliance with budgetary requirements
• Manage vendor and project team performance to meet contractual obligations and client expectations
• Oversee project implementation from inception through construction completion
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, cost managers, and specialized hospitality vendors
• Lead RFP development and contract negotiation processes

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field
• 10+ years of leadership experience managing projects within complex high-rise/urban real estate assets
• Proven track record managing teams executing projects valued at $50M