Project & Development Manager

We are seeking a Project and Development Manager to join our dynamic DoveHill team in Fort Lauderdale, FL to take the lead on shaping high-profile hospitality projects.

As the Project & Development Manager you will oversee all aspects of development and renovations for luxury hospitality properties under management of Wurzak Hotel Group.

From planning and entitlement to budgeting, coordination, construction , and the full project lifecycle , this role puts you at the forefront of impactful transformations.

We are looking for someone who is a self-starter and hands-on to join our company that brings a positive attitude, enjoys collaborating as part of a team, learns quickly, takes initiative and proactively tackles new challenges and is willing to pitch in where needed.

The ability to effectively communicate with a variety of stakeholders, officials, consultants and community groups is imperative.

If you are seeking a workplace where your skills are valued, your ideas are heard, and your career aspirations are supported, DoveHill / Wurzak is the place for you.

Learn more below and become part of a team that is shaping the future of hospitality!

Our Employer Brand :

We Are Wurzak : Our goal is to instill a sense of pride and inclusion in our team members.

At its core, the phrase instills a sense of community and connection to one organization, geographically dispersed.

It emphasizes the positive and sizable impact each of our team members have on our properties and our company at scale.

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Our Perks :

• Competitive Salary
• Culture of Excellence
• Paid Time Off
• Hotel Discounts
• 401K Company Match
• Career Development
• Inclusive work environment
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Insurance

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Work closely with the C-suite of DoveHill and the executive team of Wurzak Hotel Group team
• Assist in assessing and underwriting new development and acquisition opportunities as far as estimate construction costs and develop project budgets
• Oversee all facets of the development / renovation process including planning, design, entitlement, construction / renovation, programming, value engineering, coordination with Operations, and delivery of the Hotels.
• Coordinate all building and interior design related elements of all hotels to meet brand and project goals.

Project Manage all PIP and Lifecycle improvements as required by brand.

• Work closely with the Executive Team to solicit bids, review and select, and contract Project Teams including, Interior Designers, Architects, construction professionals, General Contractors, Subcontractors, Vendors, FF&E Purchasing Agents, and Consultants.
• Thoroughly reviewing civil, architectural, and interior design plans to ensure accuracy, compliance, and drive quality and cost effectiveness through value-engineering.
• Assist in implementation of design and planning documents; design management includes managing architectural and engineering teams and all third-party consultants.
• Manage overall project schedule, costing, and budgets.

Including detailed development schedules, reports, timelines and cost estimates.

• Prepare and maintain the financial projections, project budget, and monthly draw requests and related analyses for the development and operation of the projects.
• Meet regularly with Hotel Operations to schedule, coordinate access, and monitor construction progress.

This includes activities such as material staging, mobilization, protection, construction, and managing punch lists.

Participate in project bidding negotiation, contractor section and contract negotiation.

Act as a resource and liaison to property-level Engineering teams as it relates to CapEx projects and 5-year CapEx plans.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree or MBA in Construction Management, Engineering, or Real Estate Development.
• 4+ Years in Real Estate Development and or Construction Management with an emphasis on vertical development, land development and project management and the demonstrated ability to build and direct effective teams to manage major development / renovation projects.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of architectural documentation, including the ability to read, understand, and mark-up plans and specifications.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of the development and renovation process and construction practices.
• Advanced knowledge in Excel, bonus points for Revit, Bluebeam, Adobe Suite, and AutoCAD.

Working knowledge of full Microsoft Suite, Adobe, and Google App Suite.

Strong ability to multitask, prioritize, and work well under pressure to meet established deadlines and budgets.

Highly organized and able to pivot as priorities shift..

• Strong preference for a background in hospitality or working knowledge of hospitality operations.
• Travel approximately 30% of the time to be onsite at active job sites, balance in the office in downtown Fort Lauderdale.

Our Company :

DoveHill is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL, and is a vertically integrated hospitality investment and development organization with a portfolio of urban infill, lifestyle hotels, and premium branded full service assets across North America with a heavy concentration on the east coast.

The firm's core competency is the creation of highly differentiated, locally curated properties set in high-growth and high-culture environments with diverse demand generators and distinct barriers to entry.

DoveHill seeks out investments in full-service, lifestyle properties with a focus on value-add and other strategies to enhance properties and create differentiated advantages.

As part of its strategic vision, after investing at attractive entry points, DoveHill works to reposition and transform the real estate asset in order to enhance the value for its partners and investors.

DoveHill has an affiliated management company called The Wurzak Hotel Group.