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
