Director Capital Planning and Projects IMEA

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A global hospitality organization seeks a Director, Capital Planning & Projects, to plan and execute Property Improvement Plans for managed hotels in Saudi Arabia. This role involves engaging resources to ensure project goals are met while maintaining brand quality and safety standards. Candidates must have a strong background in project management, excellent communication skills, and at least 10 years of experience, preferably in the hospitality sector. A bachelor's or master's degree in architecture or project management is required.

Benefits

Room discounts across properties

Recharge and volunteering days

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of direct work experience in senior project/design management.
• Experience within an international/global organization, preferably in hospitality.
• Strong understanding of KSA and MEA business environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute Property Improvement Plans (PIPs) for hotels in KSA.
• Engage internal and external resources for project delivery.
• Manage the 5-year Capital planning process for IHG’s Managed Estate.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Capital planning

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Architecture or Project/Cost Management

Job description

Overview

The main role of the Director, Capital Planning & Projects, Middle East is to plan, execute, and finalize Property Improvement Plans (PIPs) to the agreed scope, program, and budget in IHG’s Managed and Franchised Hotels in KSA. This includes engaging resources (internal as well as external) and coordinating the efforts of all relevant team members and third-party contractors/consultants in order to deliver PIPs according to plan. The Director will define the project’s objectives and support leadership to implement Asset stewardship initiatives that support profitability for owners, brand consistency for guests, and growth for IHG’s brands.

Key accountabilities

Estate Mapping

• Assist implementation of estate mapping methodologies to help prioritize and target estate transformation efforts. Work with head of operations to align prioritization.
• Support the development of HLG forms and templates on the GOLS system, primarily in relation to Property Improvement activities.

Capital Planning

• Manage the 5-year Capital planning process of IHG’s Managed Estate. Working closely with heads of Operations and Owners (including Franchise hotels).
• Support General Managers of hotels in the preparation of Asset Stewardship documents and presentations to owners for “owner-funded capital” projects.
• Support Senior Director, Design and Capital Planning, IMEA in tracking & reporting Capex projects, process improvement, and identification & implementation of best practices across the region.

Property Improvement Plans

• Manage the development of the Property Improvement Plan (PIP) ensuring all IHG Brand, quality, property & brand safety standards/requirements are accommodated. Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals, in collaboration with all stakeholders.
• Conduct Design feasibility reviews for operating hotels and potential conversions to IHG Brand.

Project Costing

• Support the development of detailed cost plans for all agreed PIP scope – budget and cost plans usually being developed by an independent external cost management consultant working on behalf of the owner (managed hotel).

Technical Services Support

• Manages the process of reviewing Hotel projects in terms of IHG design standards, including concept design, schematic/ Detailed Design & Tender documentation, periodic site inspections, and Pre-opening inspections.
• Review the scope and fees of Technical Services Agreements and make recommendations to the leadership.

Project Implementation

• Support the development of full-scale detailed PIP implementation programs.
• Track project milestones and deliverables.
• Deliver progress reports to relevant stakeholders.

Post-implementation

• Conduct post-project reviews and create a recommendations report to identify both successes and learnings to drive improved practice and performance.

Fast Track Conversions of Non-IHG Hotels to IHG Brand

• Manage items C, D, E, F, and G in an accelerated mode to support system size growth when opportunities for fast-track and same-year (ITYFTY) conversions occur.

Business Excellence

• Assist in the development of best practices and tools for project execution and management.
• Promote the implementation and ongoing program deployment of Green Engage and other ROI accretive Corporate Responsibility initiatives in all operating hotels.
• Engage with the CMX system for brand health by monitoring, evaluating and providing approvals for regional brand waiver requests assigned to Design & Engineering.
• Collect and house market intelligence on costs to build for refurbishment projects.
• Support development of tools to add efficiencies in the Property Assessment Reporting process, e.g. site inspections, mock-up room reviews.

What we need from you

Educational Attainment

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in fields of Architecture, or Project/Cost Management
• Minimum 10 years direct work experience in senior project/design management, preferably with a portion in a capital planning capacity
• Strong Team Player
• Previously worked within an international/global organization, preferably in a service-branded environment in the hospitality sector
• Strong understanding of the various KSA & rest of the MEA business environments and countries of operation, preferably in the hospitality sector
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to influence Owners, consultants and contractors, internal stakeholders, hotel management teams, and senior management to achieve BU’s Estate Transformation goals
• Experience working both independently and, in a team-, or oriented, collaborative environment
• Demonstrated experience in personnel management
• Sound understanding of hotel operational requirements in the context of building services and infrastructure is an added advantage

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we work together to deliver True Hospitality for Good on a global scale. With corporate offices and over 6,000 hotel destinations worldwide, a career at IHG is the perfect way to broaden your horizons. You’ll experience our unique culture and brilliant colleagues who will support and inspire you. With a host of corporate opportunities to choose from, wherever you are on your career journey, and whatever you want to achieve there’s Room for You at IHG.

Over recent years, we’ve transformed our company. We have bold ambitions to drive performance and maintain our relentless focus on growth in order to be the hotel company of choice that guests & owners love.

We are a hospitality business at our core and value connections and being together helps us foster a unique sense of belonging that also supports productivity. That’s why here at IHG, we give our colleagues flexibility and balance – working in a hybrid way, blending office and remote working collectively. We recognise that every role is different, that’s why leaders work with teams to determine how and when they collaborate.

We provide a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. These include impressive room discounts across our many properties, recharge days and volunteering days throughout the year. Through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. We offer a unique and inclusive culture, where there is always Room for You to belong, grow and make a difference.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable laws. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

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