Senior Project Manager – Hotel Renovations (General Contractor)

Senior Project Manager – Hotel Renovations (General Contractor)

Location: Toronto – Financial District area + Bi-weekly national travel
Reports To: Construction Manager
Compensation: $160,000–$175,000 base + 10% bonus + benefits

Our client is a large national hotel ownership group with more than 100 properties coast-to-coast. To support ongoing upgrades across the portfolio, the organization has invested heavily in its internal construction division - a nimble, fast-growing team that oversees all hotel renovation projects directly rather than relying entirely on external GCs.

 

• Renovations only — no ground-up construction
• Live environments where guest experience must be protected
• A steady, predictable volume of work across a large portfolio
• A direct line to senior leadership, enabling quick decisions and clear expectations
• The mandate is straightforward: deliver high-quality, on-brand renovation projects efficiently, safely, and with minimal disruption to hotel operations.

The Senior Project Manager is a cornerstone role within the construction team. You’ll lead renovation projects end-to-end — from estimating and pre-construction planning through turnover — while managing multiple active sites across the country.

 

The work is broad, hands-on, and fast-moving. At any time, the organization has 7–8 active projects. The SPM is expected to manage approximately 10 projects per year, typically with three running concurrently. Scopes include guestrooms, corridors, lobbies, meeting spaces, and public-area upgrades.

 

• Rigorous construction management
• Strong estimating and pre-con planning
• Operational awareness
• Clear communication with hotel leaders and field teams

Success here is less about overseeing one large flagship build and more about delivering a high volume of small-to-medium renovation projects with discipline, accuracy, and consistency.

 

• Develop accurate budgets, tenders, and schedules
• Assess sites and plan scopes in alignment with hotel operations
• Create realistic phasing strategies that protect occupancy
• Identify value-engineering opportunities without compromising brand standards
• Support annual renovation planning cycles, including budget approvals each December

Project Management & Execution  |  You’ll drive the project lifecycle through completion, ensuring work is cleanly executed and efficiently coordinated.

• Lead 2–3 active projects at a time (~10 annually)
• Manage subcontractors, procurement, and all contract administration
• Maintain precise schedules that support room-blocking and turnover timelines
• Conduct site visits and maintain ongoing communication with supers and field reps
• Oversee safety, quality, sequencing, and vendor performance

Collaboration & Communication  |  This role requires high-touch coordination across multiple stakeholders.

• Work daily with superintendents and field leadership
• Utilize shared internal resources (APMs, PEs, Coordinators)
• Partner closely with hotel GMs to minimize operational disruption
• Report to ownership PMs and senior leadership with clarity and consistency
• Communicate expectations and project status proactively

Financial Management

• You’ll ensure projects remain financially controlled and risks are surfaced early.
• Lead forecasting, cash flow, and progress draws
• Monitor budgets closely and maintain accurate cost reporting
• Provide recommendations for future planning and renovation cycles

Who Thrives in This Role  |   This position is ideal for someone who is:

• 10+ years of construction project management experience
• 5+ years in hotel renovations or interiors in operational environments
• Strong estimating background (required)
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent renovation projects
• Experience coordinating in live hotel environments preferred; similar high-pace interiors accepted
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Degree in Construction, Engineering, or similar field preferred

• Bi-weekly travel to project sites across Canada
• All hotel accommodations and travel expenses covered

• $160,000–$175,000 base salary
• 10% annual bonus
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Vacation entitlement
• Mileage reimbursement
• Full accommodations during travel