Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Function:

The Capital Investment Analyst is responsible for supporting the capital improvement/ renovation reporting and analysis process for RLJ Lodging Trust. This individual supports the Design and Construction Department (D&C) and is responsible for a variety of functions, including budgeting, financial analysis, reporting, database preparation, maintenance and tracking. The ideal candidate would have creative vision, entrepreneurial thinking, and is process and detail driven to obtain results.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop reporting templates for efficient and consistent recording and tracking of hotel maintenance capital projects and renovations utilizing Excel and D&C project management software (currently E-Builder).
• Perform and analyze financial forecasting, project performance, cost analysis, and ad-hoc reporting for D&C.
• Assist D&C, Finance, Acquisitions, and Asset Management teams with future capital assessments by gathering and analyzing data from the field and property operations teams.
• Play a key role in the annual capital budget process in regard to data collection, organization, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders resulting in efficient and timely budget execution.
• Collaborate with Asset Management team for identification of capital projects needed for hotel brand compliancy and preventative capital measures to ensure hotels are in good standing with brands.
• Consistently and routinely disseminate reports to all key stakeholders in various departments companywide.
• Assist with budget and Board presentations requested by the RLJ executive team.
• Assist with coordinating due diligence process and efforts for new acquisitions and dispositions.
• Assist with preparing financial analyses for development projects.
• Assist with document control and coordination relating to capital projects, acquisitions, municipal code compliance, legal issues, and/or hotel brand communications.
• Manage and maintain database utilizing E-Builder.
• Assist the D&C team with special projects as requested.

Skills:

• Ability to work effectively as either a team player or independently, in a fast-paced environment while prioritizing projects to ensure timely deliverables.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to think creatively and be open-minded to solve challenges in new ways.
• A solid understanding of Microsoft Office Suite with proficient Excel skills is essential.
• E-Builder and Yardi Voyager experience a strong bonus or other enterprise accounting/project management systems applications knowledge.
• Experience utilizing business intelligence tools to obtain data and build reports is a plus.
• High levels of integrity, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good judgment and the business acumen to make well-reasoned decisions with respect to matters arising on a day-to-day basis.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and results-driven.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of professional experience, project management and/or hotel lodging experience preferred.

Work Environment:

• Position is based in Bethesda, MD

• Onsite in the office four days a week, with one designated remote workday.

Compensation:

• $95,000-$105,000
• Target bonus up to 10%

RLJ Lodging Trust is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. We want to help you grow and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

EOE

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, Roth)
• Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Transportation Benefits
• Training & Development
• Free Food & Snacks
• Discounted Health Club Membership
• Franchisor Hotel Discounts

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