Senior Project Manager Middle East & Pakistan

Position Statement

Position Summary

Responsibilities

• Manage the design and construction process across assigned projects, including new developments, conversions and renovations.
• Manage projects in accordance with the AD&C project management process and Hilton Project Manager roles and responsibilities.
• Act as Hilton's primary AD&C representative and principal point of contact between owners, consultants and Hilton stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare monthly internal project reports, highlighting project progress, key milestones, risks and mitigation plans.
• Review consultant submissions throughout all stages of the design and construction process, preparing associated reports and correspondence.
• Work effectively with owners, developers and consultants to optimize project delivery, quality and program.
• Support the Development team during technical due diligence by reviewing plans, specifications and scheme proposals for compliance with Hilton Brand Standards and applicable local and international codes.
• Provide technical recommendations to the Development team during project evaluation and hotel signings.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary reviews with Development, Architecture & Design, Openings & Transitions, Operations, Food & Drink, Technology, other Hilton stakeholders to ensure timely decisions and project alignment.
• Facilitate communication between owners, consultants and Hilton stakeholders to ensure operational requirements, design intent and brand standards are fully incorporated into the project.
• Identify project risks, technical issues and areas of non-compliance, working collaboratively with owners and project teams to achieve timely resolution.
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor construction progress, quality, workmanship and compliance with Hilton standards.

What are we looking for?

• A proactive, collaborative and results-driven project management professional with a strong technical background in hospitality / hotel design and construction.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with owners, developers, consultants and Hilton stakeholders.
• Organized, commercially aware and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining Hilton's quality standards.
• A positive attitude, sound judgement, integrity and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Commitment to delivering successful hotel projects and supporting Hilton's continued growth across the region.

Required Qualifications

• University degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management or experience in lieu of.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in hospitality design, construction or project management, preferably within an international hotel company.
• Experience managing multiple hotel development projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of hotel design, construction methods and project delivery.
• Experience working with owners, developers, consultants and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Knowledge of local building regulations and international Fire & Life Safety standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong project management, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities across different countries.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and project management software.
• Fluency in spoken and written Arabic and English.

Preferred Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of construction projects and track record of successful project delivery.
• Supervisory experience would be advantageous.
• Be able to show previous project management experience and be capable of both the leading and monitoring of outside consultants.