VP, Architecture, Design & Construction

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is now seeking a VP, Architecture, Design & Construction to join our team at the Parsippany - 22 Sylvan Way location in Parsippany, New Jersey.

Why Wyndham?

By joining Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, you will play an integral role in our mission to make hotel travel possible for all. You’ll be part of the largest hotel franchise company in the world, where we strive to deliver the best value to our owners and guests. Most importantly, you’ll be entrusted to live our unique Count on Me culture, set by our core values of integrity, accountability, inclusive, caring and fun. At Wyndham, we provide all team members the opportunity to grow through best-in-class training and career development, leadership training, mentorship opportunities and educational support.  Supporting our team members is a top priority, which is why we offer competitive compensation and benefits, vacation, team member appreciation days, workplace flexibility and much more.  At Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, we value and embrace a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion that supports team members of all backgrounds and experiences. We can’t wait to welcome you!
 

The Role

Strategic leader responsible for driving room growth, developing and managing a team of design and construction professionals who provide value added and relationship based culture to our franchisees, external vendors, and internal peers. Will function as a critical business partner working closely with franchise sales, operations, and finance.

What you'll do

• Develops and influences franchise owners from start to finish in the new construction process providing strategic counsel and support. 
• Accountable for the team’s success in meeting new construction opening targets and goals. 
• Proven ability to handle challenges in a fast pace field-based environment with complex and multiple tasks and deadlines. 
• Manages multiple projects and relationships providing resources through the various phases of entitlement, permitting and financing. 
• Oversees project updates to the senior and executive leadership teams including the Chief Development Officer. Assigns and oversees PM’s involvement throughout the new construction project from origination through completion.
• Collaborate with Project Managers (PMs) to track and report project status updates, identify roadblocks and provide support. 
• Clear understanding of how to manage the preliminary design process, building programming and general contractor sourcing and negotiations. 
• Clear understanding of processes such as qualifying contractors; reviews estimates and proposals; approves scope and approach; and works with owners on insurance requirements, contract/work order review and provides counsel when franchisees need guidance. 
• Responsible for the coordination and production of high-level project budgets to assist in new construction real estate evaluations.
• Work side by side with the development team in order to evaluate the viability of any given project. 
• Ability to travel – no more than 75%; based on the business need. 
   

You'll be successful if you have

• Candidate should excel at driving business relationships, team development and problem solving.
• Strong communication and leadership skills as well as advanced knowledge in franchise relations, contracting, construction management, design, procurement, and scheduling.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Must be a team builder, with sufficient business knowledge to command the respect and attention of senior leaders and a diverse franchisee population.
   

Required Qualifications/Experience

• Bachelors in Construction or similar field, Masters preferred. 
• PMP certification encouraged, but not required. 
• 15+ years in hospitality, multi-family, restaurant or retail construction & development.
• Experience managing construction sites in accordance with OSHA and other applicable industry standards for safety and security.
• Advanced experience using Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Project.
• Business Development experience is helpful, but not required.
   

Company Overview

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is the world’s largest hotel franchising company by the number of properties with approximately 9,200 hotels across over 95 countries on six continents. Through our network of approximately 872,000 rooms appealing to the everyday traveler, Wyndham commands a leading presence in the hospitality industry. Headquartered in Parsippany, N.J. with offices around the world in London, Shanghai, Buenos Aires, Dubai and more, Wyndham employs more than 2,000 corporate te