Senior Project Manager, Architecture, Design & Construction (Middle East & North Africa)

What are we looking for?

-    Must be able to read and understand drawings and Design and Construction Standards and all other criteria established by Hilton to determine the physical requirements of all Brands.
-    Must be able to read, understand and report on architectural and engineering construction documents, specifications, construction submittals, bulletins, change orders, etc., in order to ensure that the design and construction or projects are in compliance with established standards.
-    Excellent general knowledge of design and construction materials and methods and specific knowledge pertaining to the design and construction of full service and focused service hotels.
-    Knowledge of the hotel operating contracts and models is desirable. One of the challenging aspects of this position is the need to communicate openly and honestly with Hilton’s partners, maintain a good working relationship with them, but be able to deal with problems when confronted with a design and construction issue which does not meet Hilton requirements.
-    Excellent communication skills: presentations, written and public speaking.
-    Ability to work independently and lead a project team and make effective and timely decisions on behalf of Hilton project stakeholders.
-    Ability to direct collaboration among cross-functional teams including external resources.
-    Ability to analyse departmental financial data in order to make strategic and tactical decisions.
-    Lead by example to resolve conflicts, introduce change and ensure collaboration among others.
-    Demonstrate the highest standards of ethical behaviour and absolute discretion with sensitive information.
-    Ability to take initiative to identify, prioritise and implement actions required to achieve functional goals.
-    Strong problem-solving skills including ability to address an issue in collaboration with others, identify and prevent potential problems and develop problem solving skills in others.
-    Ability to provide development and mentoring to others.
-    Budget development and management skills.
-    Ability to work independently and manage the work of others.
-    Ability to deliver performance feedback to internal and external stakeholders to improve overall performance.
-    Capable of conversing with both technical and non-technical parties.
-    Experience in dealing with developers, owners and other corporate clients.

Required Qualifications

-    University degree in engineering, architecture, building or quantity surveying or construction-related discipline or equivalent.
-    Significant work experience in property, engineering design and/or construction related roles including management experience and/or experience working within a client organization or similar.
-    Significant experience working in hotel development and construction related experience ideally within an international hotel group or similar.
-    Experience working in multi-cultural or international settings.
-    An understanding of local building codes, European and International (NFPA) Fire Life Safety codes.
-    Proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, construction project programming software.
-    Fluency in spoken and written English and Arabic.

Preferred Qualifications

-    In-depth knowledge of construction projects and track record of successful project delivery.
-    Supervisory experience would be advantageous.
-    Proficiency with AutoCAD software.
-    Be able to show previous project management experience and be capable of both leading and monitoring outside consultants.
-    Knowledge of French would also beneficial but not essential.