Project Delivery Director – Client Side | Five-Star Hotel Project ()

Confidential Company; Dhofar; On-site; OMR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company seeks a Delivery Director to lead a flagship Five-Star Hotel project in Oman, steering client-side delivery from design to handover while coordinating with PMC, consultants, contractors and the hotel operator.

The role demands 15+ years in delivery/project management for luxury hospitality, with a proven track record on at least two Five-Star hotels. A Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or related field is required; PMP/MRICS/CIOB qualifications are advantageous.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience including client-side delivery/project management exposure.
• Proven delivery of at least two completed Five-Star Hotels or luxury hospitality projects of similar scale and complexity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Professional qualifications such as PMP, MRICS, CIOB or equivalent are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of the Five-Star Hotel project from design development through construction commissioning and final handover.
• Develop and implement the overall project delivery strategy aligned with client objectives, scope, budget, programme and opening date.
• Act as the client’s senior delivery representative coordinating among PMC, design consultant, contractor, hotel operator and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across Architecture, Structural, MEP, Interior Design, FF&E, OS&E, and hotel systems.
• Monitor programme, manage scope, mitigate risks, and ensure quality and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, and completion handover to ensure operational readiness for hotel opening.

Skills

Client-side Delivery

Project Management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Architecture

Construction Management

PMP/MRICS/CIOB (Advantageous)

Job description

Job Description

Delivery Director

Client-Side

Five-Star Hotel Project

Relevant Experience

QualificationsMinimum 15 years of relevant experience including proven Client-side Delivery Project Management exposure Successful delivery of at least two 2 completed Five-Star Hotels or comparable luxury hospitality projects of similar scale and complexity

Bachelor s Degree in Civil Engineering Architecture Construction Management or related discipline Professional qualifications such as PMP MRICS CIOB or equivalent are advantageous

Key Responsibilities

1. 2 1 Overall Project DeliveryLead and manage end-to-end delivery of the Five-Star Hotel project on behalf of the Client from design development through construction commissioning and final handover
2. 2 2 Project Delivery StrategyDevelop and implement the overall project delivery strategy in line with Client objectives approved scope budget programme and target hotel opening date
3. 2 3 Client RepresentationAct as the Client s senior delivery representative providing leadership and coordination among PMC Design Consultant Contractor Hotel Operator and other stakeholders
4. 2 4 Multidisciplinary CoordinationLead and coordinate all disciplines Architecture Structural MEP Interior Design Landscape FF E OS E IT ELV security life-safety and specialist hotel systems
5. 2 5 Scope Management Gap IdentificationReview Client requirements contracts and design packages to identify scope gaps omissions overlaps and interface issues Ensure all works and services are properly defined and assigned
6. 2 6 Design ManagementOversee design development ensuring deliverables are complete coordinated and compliant with Client brief brand standards statutory codes and regulations
7. 2 7 Programme ManagementReview and challenge Contractor s baseline programme Monitor critical-path activities and milestones Implement mitigation and recovery measures to achieve completion and opening dates
8. 2 8 Construction ManagementMonitor construction progress and performance Ensure execution in accordance with approved drawings specifications method statements quality standards and contractual obligations
9. 2 9 Hotel Operator Brand RequirementsCoordinate closely with Hotel Operator Brand to incorporate operational requirements brand standards guest experience expectations and technical needs
10. 2 10 Procurement Long-Lead ItemsMonitor procurement of critical long-lead items specialist equipment hotel finishes FF E and OS E Ensure timely delivery installation and integration with programme
11. 2 11 Cost Commercial ManagementMonitor project budget commitments forecasts variations claims and risks Ensure compliance with Client s approved financial parameters
12. 2 12 Change Variation ManagementReview proposed changes variations Assess impact on scope cost programme and quality Secure Client approvals before implementation
13. 2 13 Quality ManagementEstablish and monitor quality expectations appropriate to a Five-Star Hotel Focus on luxury finishes in guest rooms suites public areas restaurants and back-of-house facilities
14. 2 14 Risk Issue ManagementIdentify assess and manage technical commercial programme procurement and operational risks Ensure timely mitigation escalation and resolution
15. 2 15 Technical Interface ManagementEnsure timely resolution of RFIs technical queries design interfaces NCRs and coordination issues affecting delivery
16. 2 16 Testing CommissioningLead Client-side coordination of testing and commissioning including MEP fire life-safety BMS ELV IT security and specialist hotel systems Oversee integrated systems testing
17. 2 17 Completion HandoverOversee snagging de-snagging inspections statutory approvals and completion certification Ensure preparation of O M manuals as-built drawings warranties training and handover documentation
18. 2 18 Operational ReadinessCoordinate with Client Hotel Operator Facility Management and project teams to ensure full operational readiness for hotel opening
19. 2 19 Leadership ReportingLead the Client-side delivery team Establish governance and reporting procedures Provide senior management with regular updates on scope programme cost quality risk procurement construction and overall delivery status

Minimum 15 years of relevant experience, including proven Client-side Delivery/Project Management exposure.Successful delivery of at least two (2) completed Five-Star Hotels or comparable luxury hospitality projects of similar scale and complexity.