Hospitality Project Lead: Renovations & Development

Jobless; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 67,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company laptop and mobile phone

Company Lease Car

8% holiday allowance

Bonus up to 3 months salary

Job summary

Leonardo Hotels Benelux is seeking an experienced Head of Project Management & Development to lead renovation, maintenance and development across our Benelux hotel portfolio. You will coordinate operations, external partners, and internal stakeholders to deliver safe, on-time projects within budget and aligned with brand standards.

This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on leadership, requires Dutch regulatory knowledge, strong drawing interpretation, and budget control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level working and thinking ability.
• Minimum 5-10 years in project management, construction, technical services, or property development.
• Experience in hospitality, hotels, real estate, or multi-site environments.
• Strong knowledge of Dutch building regulations, permits, safety requirements, and compliance standards.
• Proven experience managing renovation and maintenance projects.
• Ability to manage project budgets.
• Experience with contractors, consultants, and suppliers.
• Ability to read/interpret technical drawings and specs.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Fluent in Dutch and English; basic French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Leading renovation and development projects throughout the Benelux portfolio.
• Managing CAPEX, maintenance, and renovation budgets.
• Coordinating contractors, consultants, suppliers, and external stakeholders.
• Supporting hotel teams with technical and maintenance-related projects.
• Monitoring project timelines, quality standards, and costs.
• Reviewing and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
• Ensuring compliance with legislation, permits, safety, and building regulations.
• Preparing business cases and project proposals.
• Identifying opportunities for improvement, sustainability initiatives, and operational efficiencies.
• Reporting progress and risks to senior management.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Reading drawings

Dutch regulations knowledge

Fluent Dutch

English fluency

Travel readiness

Hospitality industry experience

Education

Bachelor level degree in construction/engineering/facility management

Job description

Leonardo Hotels Benelux is seeking an experienced Head of Project Management & Development to lead renovation, maintenance and development across our Benelux hotel portfolio. You will coordinate operations, external partners, and internal stakeholders to deliver safe, on-time projects within budget and aligned with brand standards.

This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on leadership, requires Dutch regulatory knowledge, strong drawing interpretation, and budget control.