Full-Time

Project Manager of Construction

Updated on 9/3/2026

Hotel Rehabs

Hotel Rehabs

51-200 employees

Renovates branded and boutique hotels nationwide

Compensation Overview

$100k - $145k/yr

Chicago, IL, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid options are available depending on location; travel up to 50% is required.

Bachelor's

Category
Architecture & Civil Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Office
Inventory Management
OSHA
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

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Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a similar field is required, or equivalent experience.
  • At least three years of experience as a Project Manager in hotel renovation projects is preferred; experience with occupied tenant improvement projects will also be considered.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel.
  • Ability to travel up to 50% in the role.
Responsibilities
  • Develop the scope of work and design, and manage planning, pre-construction, construction, closeout, and follow-up phases.
  • Develop, monitor, adapt, and communicate building phasing schedules, including progress, delays, and conflicts.
  • Read plans, perform takeoffs, and identify potential issues.
  • Develop critical paths and manage project schedules and budgets.
  • Manage client, subcontractor, vendor, hotel ownership, APM, superintendent, and field-team relationships.
  • Use AIA documents, requests for information, and submittals.
  • Create room out-of-order matrices.
  • Manage pre-construction activities, project kickoff, project execution, and project closeout.
  • Manage change orders and maintain accurate change-order logs with field teams and ownership.
  • Run and manage ongoing and final punch lists with superintendents and field management.
  • Manage project closeout, including final budget analysis, change-order closeout, and on-site project completion checklists.
  • Coordinate furniture, fixtures, and equipment and material receiving, inventory, and installation.
  • Monitor and communicate scopes of work for individual subcontractors.
  • Execute owner contracts, statements of work, AFPs, SOVs, and lien waivers.
  • Initiate and lead regular meetings with hotel ownership.
  • Ensure safety and Occupational Safety and Health Administration compliance with in-field teams.
  • Maintain clean and safe working conditions.
  • Adhere to major hotel brand standards and understand and facilitate hotel operations.
Desired Qualifications
  • Three or more years of experience as a Project Manager in hotel renovation projects, or experience with occupied tenant improvement projects.
  • Experience managing pre-construction phases of projects.
  • High-level knowledge of estimating.
  • Experience with traveling construction groups.
  • Experience with Bluebeam, PlanGrid, and Smartsheet.

Hotel Rehabs renovates branded and independent boutique hotels nationwide, working on projects for Hilton, IHG, Marriott, and Hyatt in upper mid-scale to upper upscale segments. It manages renovations from planning through completion, coordinating with brand requirements and property needs to refresh guest rooms and public spaces. The company is a tightly held firm that emphasizes strong relationships, with a nationwide footprint and extensive experience delivering large guestrooms projects for major brands. Its goal is to complete renovations efficiently while maintaining relationships with owners and brands and improving guest experience across the country.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2010

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Website updates in September 2026 signal active commercial presence and ongoing deal pursuit.
  • Portfolio growth to 110 projects strengthens references with Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG.
  • Mexico City presence broadens sourcing for labor, oversight, and cross-border project management.

What critics are saying

  • No recent funding disclosures, leaving expansion dependent on project cash flow and founder control.
  • Hotel renovation demand weakens quickly when owners defer capex during 2026 occupancy pressure.
  • A single flagship-project delay can damage brand relationships and stall repeat-contract pipeline.

What makes Hotel Rehabs unique

  • Since 2010, Hotel Rehabs completed 110 projects across 33 states and 15,900 guestrooms.
  • It specializes in turn-key branded renovations for Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG properties.
  • Chicago headquarters plus Cincinnati, Phoenix, and Mexico City support nationwide execution.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Sabbatical Leave

Hybrid Work Options

Remote Work Options

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account