Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture, with 15-20 years of project delivery experience, including at least 10 years managing large-scale hospitality and luxury hotel developments. Must have proven experience in high-end hospitality projects, strong background in site operations, contractor management, project controls, cost planning, budgeting, commercial management, and extensive GCC/Middle East regional experience. Proficiency in FIDIC contracts, construction methodologies, project management practices, and regulatory requirements is essential, along with strong leadership, negotiation, communication, and decision-making skills.
Description
Job Responsibilities:Lead the end-to-end delivery of luxury hospitality, hotel, resort, and mixed-use development projects from design through handover.Oversee site operations, construction management, and project execution to ensure delivery within approved scope, budget, quality, and timelines.Manage and coordinate consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure project objectives are achieved.Develop and monitor project budgets, cost plans, cash flow forecasts, and value engineering initiatives.Ensure effective contract administration, claims management, variation control, and commercial performance.Drive project governance, risk management, and mitigation strategies throughout the project lifecycle.Collaborate with internal stakeholders, investors, operators, and development teams to ensure alignment with business objectives.Monitor compliance with local regulations, health & safety standards, quality requirements, and company policies.Lead project reporting, executive presentations, and stakeholder communication at senior management level.Manage multidisciplinary project teams and provide leadership to ensure high performance and successful project delivery.Support procurement strategies, tender evaluations, contractor selection, and contract negotiations.Ensure successful project commissioning, operational readiness, and handover to the operator/client.Minimum Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related discipline.Minimum 15-20 years of experience in project delivery, with at least 10 years managing large-scale hospitality and luxury hotel developments.Proven experience delivering high-end hospitality, resort, luxury hotel, mixed-use, or branded residential projects.Strong background in site operations, contractor management, project controls, cost planning, budgeting, and commercial management.Extensive regional experience within the GCC and Middle East.Sound knowledge of FIDIC contracts, construction methodologies, project management practices, and regulatory requirements.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders, consultants, operators, and contractors in complex environments.Strong leadership, negotiation, communication, and decision-making skills.