Design and Construction Senior Project Manager

Auro Hotels is seeking an experienced Design and Construction Senior Project Manager, based at the Resource Center in Greenville, SC, to lead hotel design and construction projects from concept through completion, ensuring quality, budget, and brand standards are met.

Company Description:

At Auro Hotels, we strive to be a beacon of excellence in hospitality. Auro Hotels began in 1973 as JHM Hotels, opening Sunset Motel in California. Today, we have grown to a full-service hotel provider, operating properties in the US and India. Our people make us a different kind of hospitality company. We have earned a reputation for excellence in everything we do, but our purpose is greater than our day-to-day business. We seek to elevate the experience of our guests, associates, owners, and communities every day.

Headquartered in Greenville, SC, with an additional office in Surat, India, Auro Hotels has developed, owned, and operated hotels for 47 years. Employing more than 2,000 hospitality professionals, the company currently owns and operates 33 hotels with over 6,450 guestrooms, operating under such well-known brands as Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt. We invite you to explore Auro Hotels.

About the Role

The Senior Project Manager will ensure projects are delivered in alignment with ownership's financial goals, operational requirements, and long-term asset strategies while maintaining brand compliance and quality standards. This role reports directly to the Vice President of Design and Construction and will play a pivotal role in supporting the company's growth strategy.

Essential Job Functions

• Oversee the construction phase of each project from documentation, GC options, procurement coordination, and install processes to involve all key stakeholders and ensure new products meet or exceed ownership's expectations.
• Maintain communication internally on the status of construction of all new properties or renovations, ensuring that all construction concerns of the parties are being met. 
• Monitor all contractors to ensure their adherence to the details of the appropriate contract, taking appropriate action when necessary to ensure the success of the project. 
• Perform any other duties requested by the VP of Design and Construction and support the company's overall objectives. 

Experience/Education

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field. 
• 8 + years of progressive project management experience in hospitality, real estate development, or related industries
• Proven track record managing hotel renovations, conversions, and/or new build projects on behalf of an ownership or investment group
• Strong financial and analytical skills with the ability to align construction decisions with asset strategy
• Proficiency with project management and construction software (Excel, MS, Project, or similar)
• Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to travel regularly to project sites across the region and nationally, potentially up to 75% of the time, depending on the project needs

Auro Hotels is an Equal Employment Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.  All applicants are subject to background and substance abuse screening prior to any offer of employment.