Construction Project Manager (Hospitality)

Trueline's client, a vertically integrated hospitality ownership, development, and management organization with an active portfolio of hotel projects throughout Southern California, is seeking a Construction Project Manager to join their team in Irvine, California. This owner-side project management role will oversee hotel development and renovation projects from planning through completion. The position offers significant visibility across all phases of development and provides a strong opportunity for long-term growth within a growing hospitality platform. Hospitality experience strongly preferred MUST HAVE 5 YEARS OF CONSTRUCTION PM EXPERIENCE What You'll Do as the Construction Project Manager: Manage hospitality development and renovation projects from preconstruction through closeout Coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, municipalities, lenders, and project stakeholders Lead project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and execution efforts Support entitlement, permitting, and regulatory approval processes Develop and administer bid packages, RFQs, and RFPs Review construction documents and identify opportunities for scope optimization and value engineering Assist with contractor procurement, contract negotiations, and vendor selection Monitor construction progress through site visits, reporting, and stakeholder communication Review RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, and project documentation Track project budgets, cash flow, risks, and cost exposures Maintain project schedules and proactively address delays or schedule impacts Ensure project delivery aligns with ownership objectives, quality standards, and contractual requirements Participate in process improvement initiatives and lessons learned reviews Must-Haves as the Construction Project Manager: 5+ years of commercial construction project management experience Experience managing projects through preconstruction and construction phases Strong knowledge of budgeting, cost control, scheduling, and contract administration Experience coordinating multiple project stakeholders and consultants Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel Understanding of CPM scheduling principles Ability to travel throughout Southern California for project site visits Nice-to-Haves as the Construction Project Manager: Hospitality construction experience Experience serving in an owner's representative, development, or ownership-side role Hotel renovation or repositioning project experience Experience using Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) Experience with Primavera P6 Experience with Procore or similar construction management platforms Our Client Offers: Competitive base salary ranging from $75,000 to $150,000+ depending on experience Medical insurance with substantial employer contribution Vision insurance Life insurance Paid time off Paid holidays Exposure to a diverse portfolio of hospitality projects Clear advancement opportunities into senior project management and leadership roles Long-term career growth within an expanding development organization #J-18808-Ljbffr