Site-Based Construction Project Manager – Hotel Refurbishment

Criterion Capital Head Office; Windsor; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Criterion Capital seeks a proactive Construction Project Manager to lead a hotel refurbishment in Windsor, England. You will own planning, procurement, construction, and handover, coordinating design and build teams while maintaining cost, quality, and schedule.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction project management, a track record in hotel refurbishments, and strong leadership in live environments, with solid knowledge of UK regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in construction project management.
• Proven track record delivering medium to large-scale hotel refurbishments.
• Experience managing projects from pre-construction through to completion.
• Experience working in a live hospitality environment is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of UK construction processes, building regulations and CDM Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of the hotel refurbishment project, including scope, programme, budget, quality and handover.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans covering scope, objectives, programme, resources, procurement and budget.
• Establish and manage detailed project programmes, milestones and critical paths, ensuring works are delivered on time.
• Manage project budgets, monitor expenditure, assess financial risk and ensure cost-effective delivery.
• Lead the procurement and appointment of contractors, consultants and suppliers, negotiating contracts and commercial terms to achieve best value.
• Manage and coordinate the design team, consultants, contractors and subcontractors, challenging proposals where required to achieve the project objectives.
• Identify, manage and mitigate project risks, proactively resolving issues, delays and conflicts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate all construction activities, ensuring effective sequencing and integration of architectural, structural and MEP works.
• Work closely with hotel management and operational teams to minimise disruption to hotel operations, guests and neighbouring stakeholders where applicable.
• Ensure appropriate planning and phasing of works, particularly in guest rooms, public areas, back-of-house areas and other operational spaces.
• Obtain and coordinate necessary approvals, permits, inspections and statutory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with UK health and safety legislation, CDM requirements, building regulations and relevant construction standards.
• Implement robust quality control procedures and ensure works are completed to the required specification and standard.
• Monitor contractor performance, programme progress, quality, health and safety and compliance.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the client, hotel management, consultants, contractors and other key stakeholders, providing clear and regular project updates.
• Manage change control, variations, contractor claims and commercial issues, ensuring appropriate approvals and documentation are maintained.
• Maintain accurate and organised project records, including contracts, drawings, programmes, change orders, meeting minutes, inspection records and handover documentation.
• Lead the commissioning, snagging, practical completion and handover process, ensuring the hotel is ready for occupation and operation.
• Drive the project forward with a proactive approach, identifying opportunities to improve programme, quality and value.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Procore

Job description

Criterion Capital seeks a proactive Construction Project Manager to lead a hotel refurbishment in Windsor, England. You will own planning, procurement, construction, and handover, coordinating design and build teams while maintaining cost, quality, and schedule.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction project management, a track record in hotel refurbishments, and strong leadership in live environments, with solid knowledge of UK regulations.