On-Call Consultant, Construction & Project Development

Title: On-Call Consultant, Construction & Project Development

Status: This position is structured as a consulting engagement.

Position Summary

The On-Call Construction & Project Development serves as the executive advisor and project oversight leader for new hotel developments, renovations, and capital improvement initiatives within the portfolio. This role provides strategic and operational construction leadership on an as-needed or project-based basis, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with brand and ownership standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Development Oversight
  • Advise ownership on feasibility, budgeting, and development strategy for new hotel projects
  • Conduct high-level review of site selection, due diligence, and entitlement processes
  • Evaluate project ROI and financial viability
  • Align development initiatives with long-term portfolio growth strategy
• New Hotel Construction
  • Oversee projects from pre-development through opening
  • Lead design review coordination with architects, engineers, contractors, and brand representatives
  • Ensure compliance with brand standards (e.g., Hilton, Marriott, IHG Hotels & Choice)
  • Identify and mitigate construction risks
  • Monitor project schedules and milestone completion
• Renovations & Property Improvement Plans (PIPs)
  • Review and interpret brand-mandated PIP documentation
  • Develop renovation timelines and cost projections
  • Oversee contractor performance and ensure adherence to scope
  • Minimize operational disruption during active renovations
• Financial & Contract Oversight
  • Review and validate construction budgets and bid comparisons
  • Negotiate or review vendor and contractor agreements
  • Approve change orders and monitor cost control measures
  • Provide financial variance analysis and cost reporting to ownership
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management
  • Assist in selection and evaluation of contractors, designers, and vendors
  • Lead high-level project meetings 
  • Maintain clear communication between ownership, brand representatives, and property leadership
• Reporting & Communication
  • Provide structured status updates during active projects
  • Escalate critical risks, delays, or budget overruns promptly
  • Maintain documentation of approvals, decisions, and project changes
• Engagement Structure & Availability
  • Available on an as-needed, retainer, or project-based engagement
  • Attend key project milestones (budget approval, groundbreaking, inspections, substantial completion, opening)
  • Conduct site visits as required
  • Respond to urgent project matters within agreed timeframe

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in hotel construction, development, or capital project management
• Experience overseeing branded hotel construction projects
• Strong knowledge of hotel brand standards and PIP execution
• Proven ability to manage multimillion-dollar budgets
• Expertise in contract negotiation and vendor management
• Strong financial acumen and project forecasting skills
• Excellent executive communication and leadership abilities

Preferred Experience

• Experience overseeing projects for brands such as Hilton, Marriott, Choice, IHG and other major branded hotels
• Experience working with ownership groups and third-party hotel management companies
• Multi-property portfolio oversight