1. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Summary – Responsible for the construction and opening of Essentials &
Suites branded hotels across the MLAC Region; this role ensures the efficient
and timely opening of hotels in the Americas Pipeline including the
implementation of general best practices. Serves as a recognized architectural
and construction expert for New Development hotels within the region. Provides
construction progress updates by assessing 360 degree photo captures of project
sites, combined with onsite visits, to measure construction pace and ensure
projects are built to brand standards. Simultaneously serves as owner’s main
point of contact after license execution. Conducts regular touchpoints to ensure
ground break and opening milestones are achieved. Directs, deploys and project
manages the cross functional opening support teams. The role also ensures
compliance with quality and operational standards upon opening, as well as
ensuring the effective implementation of the Sales & Marketing ramp-up plans to
drive excellent revenue performance directly upon opening.





Essential Duties and Responsibilities – (Key Activities)

* Construction Assessment – Responsibilities include conducting on-site and
virtual / desktop New Development design and construction activities to
ensure compliance with brand design initiatives, Franchise License Agreement,
Plan Review and FF&E; submittals, and brand standards. Provide construction
expertise and implementation assistance to IHG franchisees and their assigned
project team members through all phases of construction for New Development
projects, including solving design / construction issues as project field
conditions arise, thus ensuring timely and successful completion of projects.
Provide progress evaluation of assigned projects per frequency determined and
deployed by NHOP Leadership.

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* Opening Hotels – Project manages and directs the pre-opening activities of a
portfolio of hotels in MLAC region; manages the input of fun

📌 Regional Director, Construction (Ciudad de México)
🏢 Ihg
📍 Ciudad de México