Job Title
Project Head
Job Description Summary
Lead the end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of hotel construction projects, ensuring completion within scope, budget, quality, and timeline requirements. Drive coordination across consultants, contractors, stakeholders, and hotel operators to deliver world-class hospitality assets.
Job Description
About the Role
Lead end-to-end execution of hotel construction projects from planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.
Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, resources, and construction milestones to ensure timely delivery.
Coordinate with architects, consultants, contractors, interior designers, and hotel operators throughout the project lifecycle.
Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans to ensure quality, cost, and timeline adherence.
Manage contractor performance, contract administration, and vendor relationships to drive project success.
Ensure compliance with building codes, statutory approvals, health & safety standards, and hotel brand requirements.
Oversee quality control processes, site inspections, testing, and commissioning activities.
Prepare and present regular project status updates to leadership and key stakeholders.
Drive cost optimization initiatives while maintaining quality and operational requirements.
Ensure seamless project closeout, snag rectification, and successful handover to operations teams.
About You
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related discipline.
8-15 years of experience in construction project management, with at least 5 years in hotel, hospitality, resort, or large commercial projects.
Proven track record of delivering end-to-end construction projects within budget and schedule.
Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, project planning, budgeting, contract management, and procurement.
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams including consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
Familiarity with hospitality brand standards and guest-facing infrastructure requirements.
Proficient in project management tools such as MS Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent.
Strong leadership, stakeholder management, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and reporting abilities with a high level of commercial acumen.
PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification will be an added advantage.
Why join Cushman & Wakefield?
As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from it.
Being part of a growing global company.
Career development and promotion from within culture.
An organization committed to Diversity and Inclusion
We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment.
We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.
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