Hotel Development Manager

Job Description

Hotel Development and Constructional Manager

Position Overview

Dovetail + Co is seeking a hotel development and construction professional to join a best in class team of hotel professionals that are passionate about creating meaningful experiences in remarkable destinations. The candidate should have direct project management experience and a track record of success and continuous improvement. The position will be based in NYC but will require travel to Dovetail’s hotels. Compensation commensurate with experience.

Position Responsibilities

• Support a development department that manages a project team of design, architecture, development and construction professionals from concept to opening on-time and on-budget.
• Plan, budget, and execute ongoing ROI and capex projects in collaboration with operations at each of Dovetail’s current properties.
• Be a team player and be willing to roll up your sleeves and problem solve on their own and in team environments.
• Work with government entities through entitlements, permitting and close-outs.
• Oversee construction administration, contractor payments, change order management, and quality control.
• Oversee and manage FFE & OSE procurement and installation process.
• Develop and track punch list process with contractors, designers, and FFE vendors.
• Provide weekly, monthly, & quarterly reporting for all stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Creative & Operations to ensure a cohesive and immersive hotel experience.
• Support acquisitions with onsite visits, physical due diligence, and business planning.
• The role will report to the Chief Development Officer and work closely with the entire Dovetail leadership team on each project.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of Development or Construction Experience.

• BS/BA in Real Estate Development, architecture, engineering, land planning, finance construction or relevant field; MS/MBA a plus.

• Direct project management experience of relevant renovation or construction projects.
• Must have an owner’s mentality and act as a fiduciary for each asset and investment.
• Must be highly organized, a strong communicator, and detail and process oriented.
• Highly collaborative team player, with exceptional stakeholder and interpersonal skills.
• Impeccable integrity and trustworthiness.
• Self-motivated and driven with the ability to take initiative and complete tasks.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word.

About Dovetail + Co

Dovetail + Co is an owner and creator of unique hotels and experiential real estate. Dovetail’s leadership team combines best-in-class real estate and hospitality disciplines to create spaces that inspire. Dovetail’s hotel projects include Urban Cowboy Lodge in the Catskills Mountains, Wayfinder Newport, Rhode Island, Wayfinder Waikiki, Palihotel San Diego; Cambridge Beaches, Bermuda and a sleeper cabin hotel in the heart of Noho, NYC. Dovetail is actively growing, focusing on projects in storied destinations that challenge the imagination and leverage its core capabilities. We are headquartered in New York, with a regional office in Austin.