Harvey Acevedo
Director of Project Management
"Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity."
- Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Harvey
Acevedo is a hospitality development and construction leader with more than two
decades of experience managing hotel design, renovation, and new-build
projects. As Director of Project Management at Elevate by HVMG, he
oversees a $125 million portfolio of branded hospitality projects across North
America. Throughout his career, Harvey has directed more than $745 million in
project value representing nearly 10,000 hotel keys for leading brands
including Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott, Wyndham, and IHG. He is recognized for
combining construction expertise, project leadership, and strategic business
insight to deliver high-value hospitality assets and operational excellence.
Prior to Elevate by HVMG, Harvey held leadership roles with
Peregrine Hospitality, Prism Hotels & Resorts, Premier Project Management,
and Hyatt Hotels Corporation. During his 11-year tenure with Hyatt, he advanced
from project manager to director, contributing to the successful design and
construction of more than 50 hotel projects throughout the United States,
Mexico, and Central America.
Known for his strong business acumen and operational leadership,
Harvey has built scalable project management systems, implemented process
improvements, and developed reporting frameworks that enhance project execution
and maximize owner returns. He holds an MBA from Southern Methodist
University's Cox School of Business and a Bachelor of Science in Technical
Management, graduating summa cum laude.
Experience
- 2026 - present : Director of Project Management, Elevate by Hospitality Ventures Management Group
- 2024 - 2026 : Project Manager, Peregrine Hospitality
- 2022 - 2024 : Principal Owner and Project Management Consultant, AcePro Project Management
- 2021 - 2022 : Senior Project Manager, Premier Project Management
- 2021 : Project Manager - Design & Construction, Prism Hotels & Resorts
- 2018 - 2020 : Project Manager - Design & Construction, HVMG
- 2007 - 2018 : Director of Project Services - Hyatt Place & Hyatt House, Hyatt Hotels Corporation
- 2003 - 2007 : Construction Management, Various General Contractors
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Bill Gentile
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