Junior Project Manager - Hotels (18-Month Contract)

Omers

  • Banff, AB
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Choose a workplace that empowers your impact.Join a global workplace where employees thrive. One that embraces diversity of thought, expertise and passion. A place where you can personalize your employee journey to be — and deliver — your best.We are a leading global real estate investor, developer and manager. We combine our capital with our capabilities to create real estate that strengthens economies and communities. By prioritizing people, partnerships and places, we generate meaningful returns for OMERS members, enhance value for our capital partners and create a brighter world for our customers.Join us to accelerate your growth & development, prioritize wellness, build connections, and support the communities where we live and work.Don’t just work anywhere — come build tomorrow together with us.Know someone at OMERS or Oxford Properties? Great! If you're referred, have them submit your name through Workday first. Then, watch for a unique link in your email to apply.Why join us?We are looking for a highly motivated Junior Project Manager to join our Hotel Capital Management team in Banff for an 18-month contract. In this role, you will be a key member of the Hotel Capital Management Team responsible for capital reinvestment across our iconic Canadian Hotels portfolio.As a member of this team, you will:Report to Director, Hotels Capital ManagementIndependently lead capital projects across Oxford’s Western Canada hotel assets including The Fairmont Banff Springs, The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, and The Fairmont Chateau WhistlerAssemble and lead multi-disciplinary design teams toward project objectivesAssemble and actively maintain project budgets and schedulesDetail and closely coordinate project schedules with hotel operations teams to minimize revenue displacement and guest disruptionLead the project design and coordination for permit applications, competitive procurement, and ultimately constructionChair regular project meetings and distribute minutes/notesPrepare project commitments including POs, LOI’s, Consultant Agreements, Construction Contracts (CCDC’s), etc.Coordinate projects close out procedures including deficiency lists, O&M manuals, operator training, etc.Track project costs and approvals in keeping with Oxfords governance requirementsMaintain and archive organize project files for active and future useResponsible for communicating effectively with the Hotel Operations Teams, Brand Corporate Offices, Authorities having Jurisdiction, Project Consultants and Contractors.Provide regular project updates for Director, Hotels Capital Management and the hotel asset management team.Responsible for maintaining and building industry relationshipsActively contribute to assembly of capital reinvestment plans aligned with hotel asset strategiesSpecial Projects as directed by Director, Hotels Capital ManagementTo succeed in this role, you will require:Strong Project Management fundamentals and techniques. 3-5 years working experience required. Possess a PMP or similar designation preferred.Strong working knowledge of interiors design and construction. Past hotel and resorts experience would be highly valued.Familiarity with facilities components and building systems (HVAC, electrical, building exteriors, etc.)Ability to read and interpret technical drawingsWell experienced with the MS Office Suite, specifically proficient with Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.Strong understanding of hotel operations including all operating departments core functionsEffectively communicate with the hotel operations partners and all other project stakeholdersStrong problem solving and decision-making capabilities in a fast pace environmentHighly organized and process orientedAbility to function both self-directed and within a teamEmbrace collaborative sharing of knowledge within a team environmentDriven to achieving results and continuously striving to deliver the highest performance through creative thinkingPossess a College diploma or Undergraduate DegreeSome travel required (
30%)Our story:Established in 1960, Oxford Properties Group is the real estate arm of OMERS, one of Canada’s largest pension funds with over $77 billion in assets. Today, Oxford is a global platform for real estate investment, development and management, with almost 2,000 employees and close to $40 billion of assets that it manages for OMERS and on behalf of its co-owners and investment partners. Headquartered in Toronto, Oxford has regional offices in Calgary, New York, Boston, Washington, DC, London and Singapore, each with a team of talented professionals with deep real estate expertise and local market insight. For more information about us visit .Oxford Properties Group own six luxury Canadian Hotels including the Park Hyatt Toronto, the InterContinental Toronto Centre, the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, and the Fairmont Chateau Whistler. While headquartered in Toronto, Capital Reinvestment is managed out of Banff for optimal proximity to many of our largest hotel assets.Energy. Confidence. Momentum.Oxford's purpose is to strengthen economies and communities through real estate.Our people-first culture is at its best when our workforce reflects the communities where we live and work — and the customers we proudly serve.From hire to retire, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process that extends all the way through your employee experience. This sense of belonging and connection is cultivated up, down and across our global organization thanks to our vast network of Employee Resource Groups with executive leader sponsorship, our Purpose@Work committee and employee recognition programs.

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