Head of Luxury Construction Delivery

Utopiadesign; Lisboa; Remote; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Global travel

Prestigious projects

International teams

Job summary

Utopia is seeking a Head of Delivery to own its luxury construction portfolio and build the PMO and engineering function. You will manage projects from permits through handover, delivering on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

The role is fully remote with business trips to Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas. Join a young, ambitious team with high standards, taking ownership of complex, high-end hospitality and residential developments across continents

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience in delivery of luxury hospitality and residential projects.
• Fluency in English and hands-on PMO leadership and construction engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Own delivery of a portfolio of high-end hospitality and luxury residential projects from acquisition through handover.
• Build and lead the PMO, establishing governance, planning, reporting, controls and performance management.
• Establish and manage the construction engineering function, including site supervision and quality control.
• Hold full accountability for budgets, schedules, risks and resources to ensure predictable delivery.
• Oversee contractors, cost management, and high-end finishing with sound judgment.
• Manage relations with authorities and consultants to secure approvals without delays.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and drive accountability for results.
• Spot problems early, make decisions and drive corrective actions.
• Provide regular leadership reporting on portfolio status, risks and escalations.

Skills

Fluent English

PMO leadership

Construction management

Portfolio delivery

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Utopia is seeking a Head of Delivery to own its luxury construction portfolio and build the PMO and engineering function. You will manage projects from permits through handover, delivering on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

The role is fully remote with business trips to Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas. Join a young, ambitious team with high standards, taking ownership of complex, high-end hospitality and residential developments across continents