Design and Construction Manager - Sage Studio

As part of Sage Hospitality Group , we passionately strive to be the best and create excellence in everything we do. We believe in enriching lives one experience at a time. More than a slogan, we empower our employees to make positive impacts on the communities in which we live and work. By providing genuine service we build relationships with our guests and value for our shareholders, and we create unforgettable experiences.

We are looking for independent thinkers. Those who harness their entrepreneurial spirit so that it breaks preconceived notions. We’re not afraid to forge our own path. After all, it’s what industry leaders do. That’s why we welcome risk takers and creative spirits alike. No matter your daily role, Sage recognizes that your success is about more than the work you do—it’s really about who you are, which is why we invest in your personal and professional growth. We hope you consider joining us!

The Design & Construction Manager is responsible to assist in the day-to-day project management, early planning, design development, and construction oversight of Sage Studio (“Studio”) hotel and restaurant developments. These projects will range in complexity and geography across the portfolio. From small individual space renovation to large full asset repositioning and ground up development. The Design & Construction Manager is responsible to serve as the point of contact for Studio projects and communicate with Studio, Sage Hotel Management (“SHM”), and Sage Restaurant Concepts (“SRC”) executives

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Feasibility:

• Support new business opportunities including responding to RFP’s and assisting the Sage Growth & Development team in analyzing new ground-up and renovation opportunities.
• Develop detailed cost estimates for hotel and restaurant developments renovations covering including but not limited to FF&E, OS&E, IT, pre-opening, designer allowances, hard costs, and soft costs.
• Contribute insights for creating materials and presentations to capital partners.
• Assist in early design development (DD) for smaller exiting value add projects, PIPs, major renovations and ground-up development opportunities.

Design/Brand:

• Recommend, issue RFPs, interview, and award project consultants, including branding agencies, architects, interior designers, FF&E/OS&E vendors, art consultants, low voltage, and lighting designers.
• Actively participate in the brand development of projects including discovery, messaging, positioning, naming, and identity design, typically led by branding agencies.
• Lead the implementation of the hotel and restaurant programming in collaboration with architects, interior designers, and other consultants.
• Participate, review, and opine on the concept design, schematic design, design development, construction design, spec, and shop drawing phases of projects.
• Coordinate the design review with key members of Studio, SHM, and SRC for collective comments.
• Ensure brand pillars are adhered to in the program, design, and future operational activations.
• Manage day-to-day project coordination, design review and budget tracking with both internal and external stakeholders

Construction:

• Coordinate meetings necessary with the design, procurement, operations, and development teams including OAC, design, FF&E/OS&E procurement, and pre-opening meetings.
• Perform onsite inspections during the construction and renovation phases including box walks, owner punch, commissioning, FF&E/OS&E installation.
• Maintain budgets and timelines and ensure that any major variances are communicated promptly to the Studio team.
• Assist with various permit and license applications and inspections.
• Hold the Studio, SHM, and SRC teams accountable to budgets using tools such as the Excel based Anticipated Cost Report and Declining Check Book document to ensure project is on budget.
• Ensure that the Studio culture is introduced and reflected in each phase of the transition process to our capital partners and new associates.

Hotel Delivery:

• Support Studio in delivering all OS&E, FF&E and operational ramp up tasks.
• Perform hands-on fieldwork to ensure tasks are completed on time and to specifications.
• Assist with relocating furniture, OS&E (Operating Supplies and Equipment), and other necessary items for project setups.
• Support preparatory work in anticipation of guest arrivals, ensuring all items are properly arranged and in place.
• Actively participate in the physical execution of project tasks, including lifting, moving, and organizing materials as required.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• All other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES

• Provide indirect leadership to corporate support staff, divisional support teams, transition teams/task force members, and provide support/leadership to acquisitions and growth analysis team.
• Oversee and manage communications among external project team members.

BEHAVIORAL FOCUS

At Sage, we pride ourselves on the behaviors that build our culture and help associates perform in their positions. We value integrity, performance, team spirit, growth, delivering extraordinary guest experiences, and engaging in our communities. We have also outlined specific competencies that contribute to success at Sage. The role requires the ability to integrate both creative and functional feedback as a means of professional growth. Given the dynamic and unpredictable nature of design and construction work, the role will require flexibility and a willingness to occasionally assist with tasks beyond the defined scope. Please review our competency models to understand the behaviors expected of different levels in the organization (you may find these models in our learning management system).

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Formal Training

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction management, engineering, or similar is preferred
• Continuing education in hospitality, design, project management, or business

Experience

• A minimum of 5-7 years of proven successful experience in project management, design, development, or construction is necessary with a minimum of 3 years focused on hotel/restaurants.
• Previous experience in hotel or restaurant operations is a plus.

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge and skill of hotel and restaurant operations, leadership, and corporate environment.
• Proven track record of project management and execution.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with all levels of the organization with their presence and business acumen.
• Provides timely, direct, complete and actionable feedback on active work.
• Excellent oral, written, presentation and public speaking skills.
• Ability to identify message points and messaging opportunities.
• Proactive, independent, forward-thinking, trustworthy, and a hands-on executive.
• Dynamic team player who can think creatively, manage innovation, and effectively challenge existing practices.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to travel on a regular basis
• Ability to work under pressure and deadlines
• Ability to spend extended periods of time at a computer
• Ability to hear, speak, read and write English fluently.
• Lift, carry and move supplies -30-50 lbs. when performing tasks, including setting up and organizing materials in preparation for project delivery.
• Ability to work in various environments, including outdoor or construction settings, sometimes in varying weather conditions.

Environment

General office environment.  Working remotely at hotels, restaurants, and construction sites as needed.

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the associated with the position. May perform other duties as assigned.