Manager, Hotel Construction Development

Job Purposes

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead hotel construction and development projects from project initiation, design development, procurement, construction, commissioning, and hotel opening.

• Develop and manage overall project schedules, budgets, and resource plans to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders including Development, Design, Procurement, Operations, Finance, Legal, and Asset Management throughout the project lifecycle.

• Manage consultants, architects, engineers, contractors, and suppliers to ensure project quality and compliance with company standards.

• Review project designs, drawings, specifications, and construction methodologies to optimize quality, cost efficiency, and operational functionality.

• Monitor construction progress, identify project risks, and implement corrective actions to minimize delays and cost overruns.

• Ensure compliance with building regulations, safety requirements, environmental standards, and corporate governance.

• Conduct regular site inspections, project meetings, and progress reporting to senior management.

• Manage project budgets, variation orders, claims, contract administration, and project documentation.

• Support feasibility reviews, construction monitoring, project reporting, and stakeholder coordination.

• Support hotel pre-opening activities and ensure smooth project handover to Operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.

• Minimum 7 years of experience in hotel, hospitality, mixed-use, commercial, or large-scale construction projects.

• Lead multiple concurrent hotel development projects, primarily mid-scale, upscale, and luxury hotel developments.

• Proven experience managing projects throughout the full project lifecycle from concept to completion.

• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and contractors.

• Good command of English both verbal and written skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

• Able to travel to project sites nationwide as needed.

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