Project Management Intern (DC Metro Area)

About Us

HEI manages an unparalleled portfolio of leading full-service branded hotels and luxury and lifestyle independent hotels across the U.S. We are the acknowledged experts on upper-upscale, luxury, and premium select-serve hotels in urban, super-suburban, and destination locations. At HEI, we recognize that our enormous success is solely the result of our greatest asset: Our People. Where people work is a choice. Against that choice, our greatest obligation is to ensure day in and day out that our associates have the compensation and benefits they deserve and industry leading tools, training and support that they need to excel. At HEI, simply said, we honor the privilege of our associates choosing us by investing in and making them more valuable. Don't meet every single requirement of this job? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization! We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Overview

HEI Hotels and Ground LVL Development

 

HEI Hotels and Ground LVL Development HEI is a leading hotel private equity sponsor and one of the largest third-party hospitality management companies in the United States. HEI has deep relationships among the industry’s most recognized institutional capital partners and is an established expert on Luxury, Upper-Upscale, and Upscale hotels across branded, soft-branded and independent lifestyle categories. Our ever-growing portfolio currently includes 100+ assets across approximately 30 different capital partners.

 

Ground LVL DevelopmentFirst-Party Hospitality Project Management. Derived from an owner/operator perspective, Ground LVL serves as a uniquely-positioned project management firm. Our veteran team is experienced with select, full-service, luxury, branded and independent properties and possesses the expertise to execute successful value-add projects. Ground LVL focuses on servicing institutional owners in the private and public real estate industry, offering a great opportunity for currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate level students.

 

The Project Management Intern will assist the entire PDS team with day-to-day project specific efforts related to the significant capital improvement/renovations throughout Ground LVL’s current project portfolio.

Responsibilities

The position will participate in daily interaction with the external project team(s) of architects,engineers, consultants, contractors, vendors, and other professionals through the process of planning, design and renovation of specific hotel projects. Specific duties will include, but not limited to:

• Assist with due diligence efforts for new deals/acquisitions (new construction or existing assets). Responsibilities include documenting scope of work and coordinating with estimator to ensure accurate estimating• Assist in development of project-specific scope and budget source documents for brand negotiations and launch of project execution.• Assist with the management of the procurement of design, construction and consultants services for assigned projects by supporting project teams with execution of: RFP’s and Leveling Exercises, Meeting Agendas, Meeting Minutes, Transmittal Documentation, Project, Schedule and Project Budget Review

• Exposure to the process of review of architectural, design, and engineering construction drawings and bid documents;• Serve as additional liaison between hotel operations and design and construction professionals;• Review contractor and vendor onsite activities to verify they are in contractual compliance with design specifications, schedules and workmanship standards: Exposure to (potential) Model Room Review, Contract Administration, Local Site Visits and Survey• Assist with the approval and process of scheduled progress draw packages for payment - Opportunity to spend (1) week working alongside the project accounting team if/as desired• Promote the highest level of professionalism and ethics

• Perform any other job related responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Current Enrolled Undergraduate or Graduate student (Rising College Junior or Above) - Fields of study to include Graphic Design, Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, Project or Construction Management, Real Estate, or related field in hotel/lodging industry preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to produce high quality deliverables in a timely manner.