Project Director MEA

Job Description - Project Director MEA (Architecture, Design & Construction) (HOT0B7Z4)

Job Number:

HOT0B7Z4

Work Locations:

Hilton Riyadh Hotel and Residence Eastern Ring Road Central Region Riyadh 84828-11681

Position Statement:
The Project Director will be the principal point of contact and be focused on ensuring a smooth and trouble-free delivery of the highest quality property. The Project Director will be committed to increasing efficiencies, improving communications, and assembling reliable information for our owners, industry partners, and Hilton.

The role will be based in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and will be responsible for projects in the Kingdom, therefore requires extensive travel in this region, with occasional travel across the wider Europe, Middle East, and Africa region.

Position Summary:

As the Project Director KSA, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

Planning Activities

1. Management of design for all projects within KSA, including new developments, conversions, and renovations of existing hotels.

Organizing Activities

1. Implements plans to ensure overall strategic direction of project management standards is consistent and supported by other areas.
2. Identifies resources, oversees activities and confers with key stakeholders to ensure objectives of project management standards are accomplished.
3. Oversees and evaluates business processes to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
4. Manages cross-functional links to other Architecture, Design, and Construction departments within the region.

Directing Activities

1. Directs development and administration of project management standards.
2. Conducts effective management of third parties, identifies vendors and monitors costs and quality of service.

Staffing Activities

1. Assists the Vice President or designated Senior Director with the development, implementation, and ongoing management of a commercial development management strategy.

Controlling Activities

1. Ensures project management standards work effectively across cultures and markets.
2. Works within approved budgets and adjusts activities and expenses to ensure optimal financial results.

Development Management Activities

1. Assist the Vice President or designated Senior Director in the development and ongoing management of in-house project management and reporting tools, databases, and the like.
2. Liaison with other Hilton Development Management departments to ensure that best practice is being shared globally.
3. Preparation of Project Briefs and Area Programmes (Facilities Schedules) as required.
4. Undertake full and comprehensive review of architectural, engineering, and fit-out documents and proposals at all stages of the design and construction journey, preparing associated reports and correspondence.
5. Work effectively with developers, owners, and project design consultants to optimize design, construction, and opening of projects.
6. Liaise and assist the in-house Development Department and Brand Teams in the securing of new Projects throughout the region.
7. Make technical design and construction recommendations to the Development team to ensure that potential Projects are in accordance with both Technical and Brand Standards.
8. Provide project leadership on behalf of Hilton and act as main liaison and focus point between the in-house specialists, outside Developers, and their design teams.
9. Carry out regular site inspections of the Project works in progress.
10. Supervise outside consultants as required during any Project works to Hilton Brands.
11. Oversee and assist in the snagging/punch out inspections and production of snagging/punch lists.
12. Inspect the works, collate, and prepare all necessary project handover information and certification required by the Hilton project management procedures.

Property Improvement Plan (PIP) Management Activities

1. Occasionally, undertake property inspections of other hotels for the purposes of acquisition or conversion into a Hilton Brand.

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. Arabic language skills are highly advantageous.

Required Qualifications

1. University degree in engineering, architecture, building, or quantity surveying or construction-related discipline or experience in lieu.
2. Recognised professional qualification in construction related discipline.
3. 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.
4. Significant hotel development and construction related experience ideally within an international hotel group.
5. Experience working in multi-cultural or international settings.
6. An understanding of local building codes, European and International Fire Life Safety codes.
7. Fluent in English and Arabic.
8. Valid passport that allows travel throughout the EMEA region.

Preferred Qualifications

1. In-depth knowledge of construction projects and track record of successful project delivery.
2. Supervisory experience would be advantageous.
3. Ability to access the Holy Cities.