Hospitality Project Lead — Pre-Opening

Modon; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 220,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Modon is seeking an Assistant Manager – Project to oversee hospitality development and pre-opening projects. You will coordinate plans, budgets and approvals, ensuring on-time handover to operations and adherence to brand standards.

The role requires 4–6 years of project coordination experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera and Excel is expected; PMP/RICS preferred. English fluency is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or Project Management.
• 4-6 years' project coordination experience in hospitality, real estate or construction.
• Knowledge of construction contracts, programme management, and cost control.
• Proficient with MS Project, Primavera and Excel.
• Fluent English; Arabic is a plus.
• PMP, RICS or equivalent certification preferred.
• Organized, detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project plans, schedules and milestones for assigned development and pre-opening projects.
• Track design, construction and fit-out progress against programme, budget and scope.
• Prepare project documentation, meeting agendas, minutes and action logs.
• Coordinate consultants, contractors and suppliers on submittals, RFIs and approvals.
• Monitor risks and issues, escalating with proposed mitigations to the Manager.
• Support handover from development to operations, including defects and snagging follow-up.
• Support budget preparation, cost tracking and monthly variance reporting.
• Review variation orders, payment certificates and contractor claims for accuracy.
• Support tender evaluations and contract administration for project procurement.
• Prepare dashboards and status reports for senior management and the Board where required.
• Coordinate with legal, finance, design, operations and sustainability teams on deliverables.
• Maintain project records, document control and approvals in line with governance requirements.
• Ensure projects comply with local authority, EHS, civil defense and regulatory requirements.
• Support brand standards and quality checks at design and handover stages.
• Support sustainability and green building objectives (e.g. Estidama, LEED) where applicable.
• Support junior project staff and coordinators with task allocation and guidance.
• Contribute to process improvements and lessons-learned reviews.

Skills

English

Organized

Detail-oriented

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Excel

Job description

Modon is seeking an Assistant Manager – Project to oversee hospitality development and pre-opening projects. You will coordinate plans, budgets and approvals, ensuring on-time handover to operations and adherence to brand standards.

The role requires 4–6 years of project coordination experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera and Excel is expected; PMP/RICS preferred. English fluency is essential.