Junior Project Manager

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We are looking for a highly motivated Junior Project Manager to join our Hotel Capital Management team in Banff for an 18-month contract. In this role, you will be a key member of the Hotel Capital Management Team responsible for capital reinvestment across our iconic Canadian Hotels portfolio.

As a member of this team, you will:

• Report to Director, Hotels Capital Management

• Independently lead capital projects across Oxford’s Western Canada hotel assets including The Fairmont Banff Springs, The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, and The Fairmont Chateau Whistler

  • Assemble and lead multi-disciplinary design teams toward project objectives

  • Assemble and actively maintain project budgets and schedules

  • Detail and closely coordinate project schedules with hotel operations teams to minimize revenue displacement and guest disruption

  • Lead the project design and coordination for permit applications, competitive procurement, and ultimately construction

  • Chair regular project meetings and distribute minutes/notes

  • Prepare project commitments including POs, LOI’s, Consultant Agreements, Construction Contracts (CCDC’s), etc.

  • Coordinate projects close out procedures including deficiency lists, O&M manuals, operator training, etc.

  • Track project costs and approvals in keeping with Oxfords governance requirements

  • Maintain and archive organize project files for active and future use

• Responsible for communicating effectively with the Hotel Operations Teams, Brand Corporate Offices, Authorities having Jurisdiction, Project Consultants and Contractors.

• Provide regular project updates for Director, Hotels Capital Management and the hotel asset management team.

• Responsible for maintaining and building industry relationships

• Actively contribute to assembly of capital reinvestment plans aligned with hotel asset strategies

• Special Projects as directed by Director, Hotels Capital Management

To succeed in this role, you will require:

• Strong Project Management fundamentals and techniques. 3-5 years working experience required. Possess a PMP or similar designation preferred.

• Strong working knowledge of interiors design and construction. Past hotel and resorts experience would be highly valued.

• Familiarity with facilities components and building systems (HVAC, electrical, building exteriors, etc.)

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings

• Well experienced with the MS Office Suite, specifically proficient with Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

• Strong understanding of hotel operations including all operating departments core functions

• Effectively communicate with the hotel operations partners and all other project stakeholders

• Strong problem solving and decision-making capabilities in a fast pace environment

• Highly organized and process oriented

• Ability to function both self-directed and within a team

• Embrace collaborative sharing of knowledge within a team environment

• Driven to achieving results and continuously striving to deliver the highest performance through creative thinking

• Possess a College diploma or Undergraduate Degree

• Some travel required (<30%)

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