Director - Delivery (Hospitality)

Qiddiya Investment Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya Investment Company seeks a Director Delivery to own end-to-end hospitality project delivery. You will direct delivery partners, consultants, contractors and suppliers to meet timelines and budgets while upholding quality and brand standards.

Lead strategies, schedules and procurement, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and a seamless transition from construction to operations across a portfolio of hotel assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of delivery experience on large-scale developments.
• Experience leading multiple contracts and cross-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of hospitality industry standards and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead delivery of hospitality projects aligning with strategy and standards.
• Develop delivery strategies, schedules and budgets to meet timelines.
• Coordinate design, engineering, construction, procurement and operator teams.
• Interface with hotel operators and brand reps to embed requirements.
• Define contracting and procurement strategies and award contracts.
• Ensure compliance with brand standards for mock-ups, rooms, F&B, spaces.
• Monitor performance, manage risks, delays, and contractor claims.
• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance for hospitality.
• Oversee cost, cash flow, forecasting, and final accounts.
• Lead testing, commissioning, approvals and handover to operations.
• Coordinate pre-opening activities with operators and validate guest experience.
• Prepare project reports for senior management and stakeholders.
• Promote innovation, sustainability and best practices in delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional teams

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

General Summary

The Director Delivery will take full developer side accountability for end to end project delivery providing clear direction to delivery partners construction supervision consultants contractors and suppliers. This role will be responsible for the full delivery lifecycle of large scale hospitality developments comprising a portfolio of hotel developments including ultra-luxury luxury and mid-scale assets delivered through multiple construction contracts and ensuring delivery on time and within budget while achieving the highest standards of quality brand compliance and operational readiness across all hospitality assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the delivery of hospitality projects ensuring alignment with Qiddiya's strategic objectives and standards
• Develop and implement delivery strategies schedules and budgets ensuring alignment with operator timelines pre-opening requirements and market positioning
• Oversee coordination between design engineering construction procurement and operator teams to ensure seamless execution and timely resolution of issues
• Act as the primary interface with hotel operators and brand representatives ensuring operator requirements are embedded validated and delivered in full compliance with brand standards and operational expectations
• Define and lead contracting and procurement strategies including packaging of works core amp shell fit-out FF amp E OS amp E tendering contractor selection and contract award
• Ensure full compliance with operator brand standards including review and approval of mock-ups prototypes and key guest-facing areas rooms public spaces F amp B outlets
• Monitor project performance proactively manage risks delays and contractor claims and implement mitigation strategies to protect programme cost and opening dates
• Ensure compliance with all safety quality and regulatory requirements with particular focus on hospitality-specific standards and approvals
• Hold full accountability for cost cash flow and commercial performance including budgeting forecasting change management claims resolution and final account close-out
• Lead project close out testing and commissioning authority approvals and handover to operations ensuring hospitality assets are fully ready for occupancy and long term operation
• Lead integration of pre-opening activities with operators ensuring seamless transition from construction completion to operational launch including soft opening readiness and guest experience validation
• Prepare comprehensive project reports and present updates to senior management and stakeholders
• Promote innovation sustainability and best practices in hospitality delivery aligned with Qiddiya's vision

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related discipline; Master's degree preferred
• Minimum 10 years of experience with prior experience in managing multiple projects or large-scale developments
• Strong leadership skills with proven ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively
• Excellent understanding of construction methodologies, project management standards, and quality assurance processes
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency with project management software and tools
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and quality
• Foster a high performance, collaborative delivery culture aligned with Qiddiya's values, safety commitments, and long term vision
• Mentor and guide junior staff in Project/Construction Management