Assistant Manager, Project Manager

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Manager-Project Management supports the delivery of a portfolio of mid-scale branded hotel projects by partnering with Project Managers and cross-functional stakeholders to execute design and construction activities across the project lifecycle. Drives coordination of design reviews, milestone site observations, and project tracking while ensuring alignment to Marriott brand standards, schedules, and quality expectations. Contributes to portfolio-level delivery by managing project data, supporting franchisee engagement, and enabling “Guest-focused Design, Owner-focused Results” through strong collaboration and disciplined execution in a fast-paced, volume-driven environment.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

Required

•    4-year degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture or Engineering preferred, or equivalent work experience within the industry
•    Minimum 1-3+ years progressive field construction experience preferably in the hospitality industry. 
•    Travel – 25%

Preferred

•    LEED/Green certifications encouraged
•    Applicable professional licenses/certifications encouraged

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

•    Support a volume-driven process that facilitates design reviews, milestone site observations, on strategy project outcomes, along with account-based pipeline data management and forecasting.
•    Foster high-level team collaboration and communication skills, you’ll ensure internal teams (Development, Openings &Transitions, Fire and Life Safety / Risk Management, etc.) are moving towards a common strategic goal of “Guest-focused Design, Owner-focused Results”.
•    Support Project Managers’ robust portfolio of franchisee accounts in their development of new build /conversion Marriott Mid-Scale Branded projects.
•    Assist with the delivery of Marriott Mid-Scale Branded projects with a focus on data management, schedules, and quality standards required by the organization.
•    Assist Project Management team in researching solutions to issues and communicating resolutions.
•    Promote value-added project decisions for Franchisees and Marriott utilizing construction industry experience, team collaboration and communication skills.
•    Develop relationships to provide consistent communications to ownerships, internal stakeholders, and hotel management teams.
•    Support all aspects of the project delivery process with Design, Development, Procurement, Owner / Franchise Services, Risk Management, and various other departments
•    Utilize a proprietary database / project management software to track multiple projects for accurate reporting and forecasting to internal stakeholders.
•    Promote the use of Marriott standards management and document storage platform with Owners/Franchisees and their consultant teams.
•    Support and coordinate new Franchise owner orientations with internal disciplines and various other departments for participation.
•    Establish a detailed knowledge and ability to support on-brand strategy projects through close coordination with internal team disciplines.
•    Responsible for supporting the coordination and documentation of milestone site observations with Project Managers.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates.  We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law. 

All positions offer a 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, discounts at Marriott properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and childcare discounts.  Benefits are subject to terms and conditions, which may include rules regarding eligibility, enrollment, waiting period, contribution, benefit limits, election changes, benefit exclusions, and others. Click here to learn more.

Full-time positions also offer coverage for medical, dental, vision, health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, adoption expense reimbursements, paid parental leave and educational assistance. 

Washington Applicants Only : Employees will accrue paid sick leave, 0.077 PTO balance for every hour worked and be eligible to receive a minimum of 9 holidays annually.

Marriott HQ is committed to a hybrid work environment that enables associates to Be connected.  Headquarters-based positions are considered hybrid, for candidates within a commuting distance to Bethesda, MD; candidates outside of commuting distance to Bethesda, MD will be considered for Remote positions.

Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin your purpose,  belong to an amazing global​ team, and  become the best version of you.