Director de proyectos (Residencial/Hospitality)

Utopia; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Utopia in Barcelona seeks a skilled Project Development Manager to lead on-site construction execution for boutique hospitality assets. You will plan, coordinate, and manage projects from inception to handover, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met in collaboration with architects, engineers, and procurement teams.

You will drive risk management, cost control, and schedule delivery across luxury residential projects in Spain, delivering accurate reports and maintaining close

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field.
• 5+ years of construction project coordination and management experience.
• Proven experience on luxury residential projects from feasibility to handover.
• Proficiency in project management software (MS Project) and data tools (Power BI).
• Fluent in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and scheduling construction activities to ensure timely project completion.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure project requirements are met.
• Support procurement efforts by obtaining quotes and negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Track project progress, identify potential delays, and propose corrective actions.
• Monitor construction budgets, ensuring cost control and financial reporting accuracy.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing contracts, work orders, and change orders.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including reports, schedules, and meeting minutes.
• Facilitate communication between stakeholders and support the resolution of construction-related issues as they arise, keeping project goals aligned.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder communication

Data analysis

Cost control

Scheduling

Fluent English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management/Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

AutoCAD

Power BI

Job description

We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Project Development Manager on-site in Barcelona to join our project team within the real estate development and construction business, focusing on boutique hospitality assets. In this opportunity, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring that timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met. You should be able to operate independently on day-to-day tasks, coordinate effectively with the project team, and provide accurate reports and updates regularly. You will collaborate closely with the entire design and construction team, including architects, interior designers, structural and MEP engineers, the FF&E procurement team, and client representatives. This opportunity will focus primarily on construction execution, contractor management, and schedule delivery, with engagement in cost control, risk management, and project planning throughout the lifecycle. This opportunity is based on‑site in Barcelona — relocation is required if you’re not already based there.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and scheduling construction activities to ensure timely project completion.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure project requirements are met.
• Support procurement efforts by obtaining quotes and negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Track project progress, identify potential delays, and propose corrective actions.
• Monitor construction budgets, ensuring cost control and financial reporting accuracy.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing contracts, work orders, and change orders.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including reports, schedules, and meeting minutes.
• Facilitate communication between stakeholders and support the resolution of construction-related issues as they arise, keeping project goals aligned.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field.
• Proven experience in construction project coordination, project management (5+ years), working for construction companies or contractors.
• At least 5 years of experience as a pure Project Manager.
• Have worked in luxury residential projects in Spain from feasibility to successful handover
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Excel, Google Sheets, AutoCAD) as well as data analysis (Power BI, Looker Studio).
• Experience in data analysis, including cost tracking, schedule performance metrics, and trend reporting.
• Knowledge of procurement, tender management, contract administration, and construction processes.
• Fluent Spanish and English.

• This opportunity is based on‑site in Barcelona, in close collaboration with the team bringing the project to life.
• All tools are covered. We provide Jira, G-Suite, AutoCAD, Power BI, and other software and licences you need for the opportunity, kept up to date.
• The chance to help build a luxury hospitality brand aiming to become #1 worldwide.

A truly international team — colleagues from 30+ nationalities, united by the same standards and the same bar for quality.