Senior Project Manager KSA (Architecture, Design & Construction)

What are we looking for?

Applicants must come from a hotel / hospitality background and have proven experience in managing large scale hotel development projects. Ideally, you will come from another international hotel operator or may have gained experience via consulting or as an owner / investor representative. 

•    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.
•    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 of 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 for problems when confronted with a design and construction issue which does not meet Hilton requirements. 
•    Ability to work independently and lead a project team and make effective and timely decisions on behalf of Hilton project stakeholders.
•    Ability to analyse departmental financial data to make strategic and tactical decisions.
•    Strong problem-solving skills including ability to address any 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.
•    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 experience in lieu.
•    Recognised professional qualification in construction related discipline.
•    Significant work experience in property, engineering design and/or construction related roles including 5 years management experience and/or 5 years working within a client organisation.
•    Significant hotel development and construction related experience ideally within an international hotel group.
•    Experience working in multi-cultural or international settings.
•    An understanding of local building codes, European and International Fire Life Safety codes.
•    Fluent in English and Arabic.
•    In-depth knowledge of construction projects and track record of successful project delivery
•    Be able to show previous project management experience and be capable of both the leading and monitoring of outside consultants.
•    Ability to access the Holy Cities

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