Director of Construction

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Director of Construction - Hospitality Renovations (Washington, DC)

We're partnering with a hospitality group in the DC region seeking a Director-level construction leader to oversee hotel renovation, PIP, and capital project execution across a growing portfolio. This role requires a hands-on operator with deep experience in hospitality renovations, multi-property programs, and fast-paced, occupied-hotel environments.

Responsibilities

Lead planning and execution of hotel renovation and PIP projects across multiple properties
Oversee budgets, schedules, scopes, and contractor performance from preconstruction through closeout
Manage vendor relationships, procurement, and contract administration
Conduct site walks, assess project readiness, and ensure brand-standards compliance
Coordinate with ownership, operations, design teams, and GCs to maintain project momentum
Implement project controls, reporting, and quality standards across all active projects
Identify risks early and drive solutions that protect schedule and budget
Support annual capital planning and portfolio-wide project prioritization

Requirements

7+ years in hospitality construction, hotel renovations, or capital projects
Experience managing multi-million-dollar PIPs, conversions, or full-service hotel renovations
Strong field coordination skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
Proven ability to work in occupied hotels and fast-turn environments
Vendor/GC management experience and strong communication skills
Ability to travel regionally as needed

Preferred

Experience with Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Hyatt, or similar brand standards
Background in architecture, owner's representation, or GC-side hospitality work
Familiarity with budgeting, estimating, and capital planning

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