Job description

Company Overview

This position is with a confidential company dedicated to delivering high-quality projects. The organization fosters a mission-driven culture emphasizing excellence and stakeholder collaboration.

Role Overview

We are looking for a seasoned Project Director or Managing Director to oversee all aspects of a four-star hotel development located in a remote area. This senior leadership position requires hands-on engagement in project management, financial oversight, and maintaining robust stakeholder relationships. You will act as the owner’s on-site representative, guiding the project from tendering, through execution, to final handover while managing budgets, contractors, developers, and governmental agencies.

Key Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate the tender process by preparing documents, assessing contractor proposals, and negotiating construction contracts.
Select and manage primary contractors, subcontractors, and specialized vendors throughout the project lifecycle.
Serve as the central liaison for developers, investors, and ownership, delivering consistent progress and status updates.
Engage with local authorities and government bodies to obtain permits, licenses, utility connections, and regulatory approvals.
Manage project budgets and implement cost control measures, including cash flow forecasts, tracking costs to completion, and handling changes or variances.
Monitor construction progress ensuring adherence to schedule, quality benchmarks, and safety protocols while promptly addressing delays or site issues.
Oversee logistical planning related to remote-site challenges such as materials transportation, temporary infrastructure for power and water, and workforce housing.
Collaborate with hotel brand technical teams to ensure conformity with brand design and construction standards when applicable.
Prepare detailed periodic financial and progress reports for ownership and board members.
Identify potential risks across financial, regulatory, and operational spheres and implement mitigation strategies.

Required Qualifications

A minimum of 5 to 10 years’ experience in hospitality or resort development and construction project management, including the successful completion of at least one hotel or resort project.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
Proven capability to handle projects in remote or logistically complex environments.
Experience managing competitive tendering and contract negotiation processes, preferably using FIDIC or similar standards.
Expertise in dealing with government agencies for permits, licenses, and regulatory compliance.
Strong financial skills, including reading development proformas, budget management, and cost control.
Professional certifications such as PMP or RICS/MRICS are advantageous.
Familiarity with international hotel brand standards is a plus.
Entrepreneurial experience will be regarded as a bonus.

Essential Skills

Exceptional leadership and confident decision-making under intense conditions.
Expert negotiation abilities and aptitude in managing diverse stakeholder relationships.
High proficiency in financial and commercial literacy.
Excellent communication skills, comfortable interacting with government officials, contractors, and developers.
Adaptability and resourcefulness in overcoming logistical constraints on-site.
Capacity and willingness to live on-site at the remote project location for the entire project duration.

Compensation

The role offers a highly competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications.