STEVE MCBRIDE

Seasoned Senior Project Manager experienced in projects ranging from $50K to $50M. Renovations and ground up experience in a variety of models from hotel room blocks, restaurants and private villas.

Managed the construction and renovation of multiple branded hotels and restaurants from design to finish including trade coordination, scheduling, sourcing and purchasing of all FF&E and budget reporting. Communication between ownership, designer, franchise brand and General Contractor. Coordinate with Brand and Ownership on deficiencies and finishing to turn over completed guest rooms and public space. Complete all building inspections, health, FLS, AGLC and other required inspections.

• Hotel Set-Up Project Management
• Work alongside the Brand and Ownership to develop a detailed project plan including defining project tasks, resource allocation, goals, deliverables, as well as tendering projects and RFPs
• Ensured that projects are constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule
• Coordinate with Brand and advise Ownership on Brand Standards, concessions and local conditions
• Managed financial aspects of contracts to protect the company’s interests and maintain good relationships with trades. Monitored and approved labor and revenue forecasts
• Advise Brand of progress and schedule changes
• Coordinate with Brand on Training Teams, Live dates and Soft Openings as required
• Change management - Handled all change orders, including negotiating, processing, delay claims, issues with subcontracts and major purchase orders schedule impacts
• Billing – Prepared, verified and monitored progress billings to GC and from subcontractors
• Scheduling – Reported Brand and Ownership on project progress, identified problems and solutions, and escalated to management as needed. Tracked project deliverables and managed changes in project scope, schedule and costs.
• Negotiations - Terms of agreements with subcontractors and suppliers
• Documentation - Created and maintained comprehensive project documentation, enforced contractual responsibilities, contract documents and resolved disputes
• Ensured compliance with all regulatory, environmental, health and safety regulations
• Involved in all facets of project closeout with Brand and Ownership
• Ensured hotel & Brand standards and programs are implemented and maintained
• Lead coordination of FF&E and OS&E procurement and installation for new hotels
• Lead set-up and configuration of hotel property management system and other key property level IT/IS systems in conjunction with Brand
• Ensure all pre-opening Brand requirements are met in a timely fashion
• Develop pre-opening budgets and business plans for each new hotel
• Work with Brand Sales &Revenue Management team to develop and implement effective rate strategies for the market
• Support Brand development team in establishing pro forma budgets / forecasts and hotel design
• Food & Beverage & Operations
• Former Member -Marriott / Starwood Hotel & Resorts Food & Beverage Advisory Committee
• Develop strategic partnerships and programs (post-secondary, foreign worker program, etc.) that increase talent pool and corporate brand awareness that aligns with company recruitment objectives
• Maximized food and beverage revenues of all Hotel Outlets: Restaurant & Bar, In-Room Dining and extensive meeting space
• Provided leadership to the Banquets and Outlets Departments as well as the Culinary and Stewarding brigade
• Developed and implemented strategic plans for the F&B Departments and participate in Hotel wide strategic plans as a member of the Leadership Team
• Facilitated relationship /service experience with third party tenants.
• Facilitated the menu engineering corporate process to increase F&B profitability
• Developed and implemented creative marketing programs and practices to increase customer loyalty and increase top line revenue
• Participated in development and implementation of marketing strategy to drive food and beverage profitability as presented by the Brands
• Prepared annual budget and ensure division operates within approved budgets using checkbook accounting
• Directed and Coordinated the Rooms and Food & Beverage Department. Carried out all policies and prepare reports as needed by the General Manager. Responsible for conducting management performance evaluations and ensure the appropriate training is provided to maximize service, production, and efficiency
• Worked with the Executive Chef’s and Teams for menu development and pricing to achieve budgeted cost of sale
• Ensured employee satisfaction through right hiring, retention, training and effective communication meetings and processes
• Ensured inter-department and inter-hotel communications and processes are effective
• Assisted with preparing reports as requested to develop a more informative data base for applicable decision making
• Ensured outlet standards, uniform and linen par stocks are effectively maintained
• Chaired ongoing Executive Committee and F&B team meetings and take leadership with inter-departmental communication
• Ensured that health and safety is a top priority within the division
• Performed all duties and responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with established company policies and procedures to achieve the overall objectives of this position
• Maintained a favorable working relationship with all other company employees to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate