Senior Project Manager Middle East & Pakistan

Position Statement

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.

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.

Benefits

• Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40 USD/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program.
• Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents.
• Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care.
• Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Through our Care for All hub, we provide resources to help our Team Members to care for themselves and their loved ones. In many countries, eligible Team Members receive free counseling and support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).