The RPM Group

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HOSPITALITY

The First and Last Partner for Your Hospitality Venture

Resorts

F&B

Outdoor

Hotels

Resorts F&B Outdoor Hotels

Hotel Project Management

WHO WE ARE

The RPM Group is more than construction managers. We’re storytellers in steel and concrete, expertly bringing hospitality projects to life with decades of solid experience.

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ABOUT US

We are your experienced partner in transforming bold visions into tangible success, combining 50+ years of hospitality design & construction knowledge with a trustworthy, down-to-earth approach.

We embrace tried-and-true construction management practices while utilizing the newest construction technologies to improve efficiencies and communication.

156

Hotels

18

Restaurants

50+ Years

22,000+

Experience

Guestrooms

Hotel design management

WHAT WE DO

Drawing on our seasoned expertise and genuine commitment to each client’s vision, we work with you to build not just hotels, resorts, and restaurants – but hospitality landmarks.

HOSPITALITY EXPERTISE

Luxury hotel lobby

Hotels

hotel resort pool

Resorts

upscale restaurant project management

F&B

Outdoor hospitality project management

Outdoor

OUR SERVICES

Project Initiation & Planning

    • Comprehensive assessments

      Conducting in-depth scoping, phasing, and programming to fully understand project scope.

    • Due diligence

      Rigorous due diligence to uncover potential challenges and opportunities early on.

    • Financial planning

      Crafting detailed proformas and initial estimates to set a realistic financial framework.

    • Strategic scheduling

      Developing initial scheduling to align project timelines with client goals.

    • Early involvement

      RPM's early engagement ensures a solid foundation, minimizing risks and maximizing efficiency.

The earlier, the better. RPM's involvement from the outset ensures a well-defined scope and a clear path forward, preventing costly revisions later.

Branding & Strategic Positioning

    • Brand strategy

      Developing a brand selection strategy that aligns with the project's vision and market needs.

    • Negotiation expertise

      Skilled negotiation of franchise agreements to secure favorable terms.

    • Brand development

      Guiding brand development to resonate with target audiences and enhance project appeal.

    • Affiliation guidance

      Providing affiliation positioning guidance to maximize brand impact and market positioning.

RPM excels in aligning brand selection with your project's vision, ensuring a cohesive and compelling brand identity

Team Assembly & Management

    • RFP process

      Crafting and managing RFPs to attract the best talent suited for the project's specific needs.

    • Bid leveling

      Ensuring fairness and transparency in the bid leveling process to select the ideal partners.

    • Consultant selection

      Meticulous assessment and selection of consultants to build a synergistic team.

    • Onboarding efficiency

      Streamlining the onboarding process to integrate new team members smoothly and effectively.

    • Team dynamics

      Prioritizing team structuring and prioritization to foster collaboration and innovation.

Absolutely. RPM can seamlessly integrate and optimize existing teams, enhancing coordination and project outcomes.

Effective Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

    • Meeting management

      Efficiently running meetings to keep all stakeholders informed and engaged.

    • Stakeholder engagement

      Proactively involving all stakeholders to ensure their interests are represented and addressed.

    • Interim reporting

      Regular, transparent reporting to keep everyone updated on project progress and challenges.

    • Owner representation

      Acting as the owner's advocate to ensure their vision and interests are at the forefront of all decisions.

    • Alignment and consensus

      Facilitating alignment and consensus among diverse project participants to ensure smooth progression.

Through proactive engagement, clear reporting, and acting as a central communication hub, RPM ensures all voices are heard and ligned towards common project goals.

Design Management & Oversight

    • Holistic design oversight

      RPM supervises the entire design process to ensure coherence and integrity.

    • Value engineering

      We apply value engineering to balance aesthetics, functionality, and cost.

    • Quality assurance

      Rigorous quality checks are conducted to uphold the highest standards.

    • Constructability reviews

      Early reviews to ensure designs are practical, reducing RFIs and aligning with initial bids.

Through holistic oversight, value engineering, and constructability reviews, RPM ensures designs are not only visionary but also feasible and within budget, preventing costly changes down the line.

Construction Management & Execution

    • Project forecasting

      We employ advanced forecasting to predict and navigate project challenges.

    • Critical path management

      Focused management of critical project milestones to ensure timely completion.

    • Quality assurance

      Upholding the highest quality standards throughout the construction phase.

    • Efficient problem-solving

      Proactive identification and resolution of construction challenges to maintain project momentum.

With proactive forecasting and critical path management, RPM efficiently addresses and resolves challenges, ensuring the project stays on track and maintains quality standards.

Finalization & Operational Transition

    • Project takeover

      Smooth transition from construction to operational readiness.

    • BOH setup

      Comprehensive back-of-house setup for seamless operations.

    • Operations & maintenance strategy

      Developing strategies for efficient operations and maintenance post-opening.

    • Post-opening oversight

      Continued support to ensure operational success and address post-launch needs.

RPM offers post-opening oversight, including operational strategy support and BOH setup guidance, to ensure a smooth transition and sustained success beyond project completion.

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HOW WE DO IT

Our approach is a mix of high-grade technology and old-school grit. We manage projects like a well-oiled machine, keenly tuned to the nuances of each build, ensuring every detail is handled with precision and care.

OUR PROMISE

Solutions based project management
commitment to craftsmanship project management
Transparent expertise - project management and owner's representative
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Marriott approved and Hilton Approved project management

WHY WE DO IT

We love the thrill of the build, the satisfaction of a job well done, and joy of seeing our client’s eyes light up when we hand over the keys to their new hospitality haven. 

OUR LEADERSHIP

Ben Jones

President

Ben Straus

Vice President

BRANDS WE WORK WITH

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FEEDBACK FROM

  • "This is the dream team! Over the last several years I've had the joy of working with Ben S & Ben J on many occasions. They build trust by fostering an environment of collaboration; understanding how the unique skills, perspectives, and experiences of the team are essential to reach the finish line."

    Nicole Kinee

    Design Manager

  • "During my time at Sonder I worked with "the Ben's" and Hardik on numerous highly complex, difficult and time constrained hotel projects. In every case their professionalism, knowledge and dedication were critical to their success. I cannot recommend them enough."

    Brooks Crowley

    Sonder

  • “The RPM Group team is best in class with invaluable industry expertise and professionalism. They played a critical role in successfully evaluating, budgeting, negotiating, monitoring and opening dozens of properties with me.”

    Jason Epstein

    Developer

  • "Best in class team of problem solvers and thought partners. I've worked with Ben Jones and Ben Straus through several highly sensitive and challenging issues. Their ability to adapt and find creative solutions is exceptional."

    Rikesh Patel

    Hotel Developer

  • “Ben Straus consistently drives value through his strategic and thoughtful approach. His leadership style on projects means that he always finds a solution and approaches each challenge head on”

    Jenna Jacobson

    Luxury Hotel Developer

  • "Ben Jones added so much value to our Aloft Dublin-Pleasanton project by assisting in value engineering to complete the project on budget despite having obstacles along the way. The hotel even earned two awards from Marriott International."

    Rupesh Patel

    Zenique Hotels / Verakin Capital

  • "I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with Ben Jones, both in his roles as project manager and owner’s representative, on several high-visibility, complex projects. His exceptional ability to engage all stakeholders, while fosteering a clear vision and focus, has consistently added significant value to our projects, optimizing both timelines and budgets."

    Regan Holton, AIA, NCARB

    SB Architects