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.

Skills