Projects Manager

Overview

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead the development of comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Take full ownership of assigned projects from concept and design through execution, commissioning, and final handover.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with luxury hospitality standards, brand guidelines, and operational requirements.
• Proactively manage project risks, issues, and dependencies to minimize impact on resort operations and guest experience.
• Act as the primary liaison between resort management, internal departments, consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Housekeeping, F&B, Procurement, Finance, and Operations to align project outcomes with operational needs.
• Chair project meetings; drive decisions, assign actions, and ensure timely follow-up and resolution.
• Provide regular, clear, and concise project updates to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress against approved schedules and milestones, taking corrective action where required.
• Prepare and present weekly and monthly project status reports, including progress, risks, cost forecasts, and key achievements.
• Maintain complete and accurate project documentation, including drawings, approvals, permits, contracts, variations, and correspondence.
• Ensure effective management processes for scope, cost, and schedule variations.
• Develop and manage project budgets, cash flow forecasts, and cost control mechanisms.
• Review and approve contractor valuations, variations, and payments in coordination with Finance and Procurement.
• Identify and implement value engineering and cost-optimization opportunities without compromising quality or guest experience.
• Prepare project cost summaries and final financial close-out reports.
• Ensure all works comply with approved specifications, brand standards, safety requirements, and UAE regulatory authorities.
• Conduct regular site inspections with Engineering and HSE teams to monitor workmanship, safety compliance, and quality.
• Oversee snagging, de-snagging, commissioning, and final handover to operations.
• Ensure minimal disruption to guests and hotel operations during all project phases
• Lead coordination with Procurement on BOQs, scopes of work, tender documentation, and contractor evaluations.
• Manage consultant and contractor performance, ensuring adherence to contracts, schedules, and quality expectations.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials, FF&E, and equipment.
• Address contractor delays, non-compliance, or quality issues promptly and professionally.
• Integrate sustainability initiatives, energy efficiency, and best environmental practices into all project stages.
• Ensure projects align with the resort’s sustainability goals and international hospitality standards.

Skills, Experience & Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in project management within the hospitality, luxury hotel, or high-end construction sector.
• Proven experience managing capital projects, renovations, and operational upgrades in occupied hotels or resorts.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, construction processes, and hospitality operations.
• Solid understanding of Dubai Municipality regulations and local authority requirements.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and project management software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Our brand is expanding faster than ever before.
• We are investing in the growth of our company, and that means we are committed to investing in you.
• Join a team that is open-hearted, intuitive, generous, and spontaneous in spirit.
• We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined.
• We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime.
• You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.