Job Description
As Senior Manager Renovations on the CALA AD&C team reporting to the Director AD&C CALA, you will work on renovation projects across Hilton's Focused Service, Full Service, All-Inclusive, Luxury & Lifestyle brand portfolio, including both managed and franchised hotels. Lead end-to-end project management of renovations in alignment with Hilton AD&C processes and Brand requirements. Comprehend, review and oversee all design and construction documentation (design, drawings, specifications, submittals, shop drawings), ensuring technical compliance, quality, and value engineering. Provide regional architectural finishes, FFE, and manufacturer alternatives to Owners and Development partners as necessary. Conduct site inspections and monitor construction progress to ensure compliance with approved intent, quality, and operational standards, addressing non-conformance and driving resolution. Manage project reporting, documentation, and stakeholder updates, including monthly reports, quarterly updates, progress tracking, and key milestone approvals. Oversee project closeout, including punch, handover documentation, and final inspections, advising on readiness for opening and ensuring fulfillment of owner obligations. Continue to evolve and enhance the renovation program, refining processes, workflows, organizational structure, and reporting to improve efficiency, clarity, and overall project delivery. Develop impactful, visually engaging presentations and present them to influence and inform stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership and owners. How you'll collaborate with others. Serve as the primary liaison between Hilton, ownership, and consultants, ensuring clear communication, alignment on intent, potential risks, and delivery against brand standards and strategic objectives. Collaborate with project teams throughout the project lifecycle for adherence to Brand Standards, shop drawing review, specifications, product review, and value engineering of materials, finishes and selections. Position AD&C as a trusted partner by building relationships with internal and external partners throughout the renovation cycle. Manage a substantial portfolio of operating Managed and Franchised Hotel renovation projects, including Voluntary, QA Compliance and Flex Renovation Program. Five (5) years of experience in project management, coordination, renovation, procurement, or related roles within the Hospitality Industry. Fluent in English & Spanish, both written and verbal. Travel up to 20% within the Caribbean & Latin American Region. University degree in architecture, project management, building or quantity surveying or related discipline. Experience with Hospitality Procurement and understanding of Construction Logistics. Experience with Bluebeam or similar PDF Review Software. Experience working in international settings. PMP or other Project Management certifications.
