Regional Manager, PIP - Premium Brands
Negotiable
Experience
1-3 years
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Mexico, Mexico City
Job title: Regional Manager PIP –
Premium brands
Role Purpose
Write and manage hotel Property Improvement Plan (PIP) projects
for an assigned territory of franchised hotels Serve as a recognized
architectural, design and construction expert for Premium IHG brand hotels. PIP
Responsibilities (some or all may apply)
Responsibilities may include writing and managing all on-site PIP
activities to ensure compliance with franchise License Agreements, including
conformance with any associated PIP, Plan Review and FF&E submittals, Hotel
Brand Visions, Hotel Design Guidelines, Hotel Brand standards, IHG Brand Safety
Standards and ADA requirements and other related design criteria requirements.
Provide construction guidance and assistance to IHG franchisees and their
assigned design team consultants through all phases of the PIP projects,
including assisting with design / construction solutions as project field
conditions arise, ensuring timely and successful completion of projects while
promoting Great Hotels Guests Love.
Key
Accountabilities
PIP
Responsibilities (some or all may apply)
Property Improvement Plan (PIP)
projects –Conduct PIP visits / product assessments for existing hotel product
seeking to License or re-License an IHG franchise agreement. Inspection includes
a thorough walk of the hotel assessing the hotel’s architecture and design
for appropriateness in today’s market, condition of current product,
and conformance to Brand and IHG Life Safety Standards, building codes,
and ADA.
Produce
a comprehensive PIP narrative document that lists PIP renovation
requirements.
Conduct
and manage onsite design and PIP scope meetings with ownership ensuing onsite
renovation activities are in compliance with PIP documents and are on schedule
with PIP Milestone Dates.
Meet with ownership representatives during construction phase to set
project expectations, determine project readiness, resolve any field
construction issues, and oversee conformance to IHG requirements, including
conformance to PIP (conversion hotels) and Plan requirements and adherence
to brand and life safety standards, building codes
and ADA.
Proactively
consult with Development Team and ownership prior to presenting to Franchise
Approval Committee (FAC) to work through scope of work, design issues,
and renovation timelines to better improve success rate for FAC approval
and License execution for new build and PIP conversions.
Effectively
manage an assigned territory by evaluating and tracking progress all ongoing PIP
project field activities, prepare written reports and/or summaries
for management as needed.
Manage the Digital Library and electronic project management systems
(eg. Digital Project Manager (DPM), PIP Tracking, etc.) for executed projects
for content and accuracy of input for assigned projects.
Provide
timely written follow-up (eg. reports, letters and emails, etc.) associated
with all site visits and other forms of communication or agreements
with Licensee and their assigned representatives.
Manager
is responsible for addressing design and construction or PIP waiver requests
from ownership.
Manager
is expected to provide design solutions (with assistance of Plan Review Manager)
to problems and be ready to recommend known design professionals to assist
franchisee upon request or as Manager feels necessary.
8+ years
progressive work-related experience in design, architecture or construction
management, with at least two years prior experience in hotel industry
renovation or new build projects. Must have two years prior project management
experience in order to coordinate renovation projects within a given
territory.
Technical
Skills and Knowledge –
Demonstrate
knowledge of brand standards and full understanding of the differences in
the various brand standards. Must maintain a working knowledge of all
requirements described in each brand standards manual.
Demonstrate
ability to interpret design boards and specifications and provide free-hand
renderings, layouts or other drawings to clarify design issues or as the need
arises.
Demonstrate
ability to remain current with construction trends, code requirements and design
through participating in annual continuing education
classes.
Demonstrate
ability to effectively prioritize project details and manage time usage to track
active renovation, conversion and new development properties, and to determine
if plans have been submitted in a timely manner and/or if PIP Managers
have performed milestone visits in a timely manner. Must make immediate time
available to return telephone calls and work with franchisees when problems
arise regarding project development, Brand standards or vendor-related
issues.
Demonstrate
knowledge of national building codes and ADA requirements.
Work Model: Remote position based in Mexico
City area with frequent (75%) travel
as needed.
At IHG
Hotels & Resorts, we work together to deliver True Hospitality for Good on
a global scale. With corporate offices and over 6,000 hotel destinations
worldwide, a career at IHG is the perfect way to broaden your horizons. You’ll
experience our unique culture and brilliant colleagues who will support
and inspire you.
With a host of corporate opportunities to choose from, wherever you are on your
career journey, and whatever you want to achieve there’s Room for You
at IHG.
Over recent years, we’ve
transformed our company. We have bold ambitions to drive performance
and maintain our relentless focus on growth in order to be the hotel company
of choice that guests & owners love.
We are a hospitality business at our core and value connections
and being together helps us foster a unique sense of belonging that also
supports productivity. That’s why here at IHG, we give our colleagues
flexibility and balance – working in a hybrid way, blending office and remote
working collectively. We recognise that every role is different, that’s why
leaders work with teams to determine how and when
they collaborate.
We provide a wide
range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. These include
impressive room discounts across our many properties, recharge days
and volunteering days throughout the year.
Through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing
in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. We offer a unique and inclusive
culture, where there is always Room for You to belong, grow and make
a difference.
Our mission is
to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference
and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels &
Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees
without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other
category protected by applicable laws. We promote a culture of trust, support,
and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences,
and perspectives.
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