Senior Construction Manager - Fit-Out (Luxury Hospitality)
Role Summary
Lead the execution and delivery of ultra-luxury hospitality fit-out projects for a Tier 1 main contractor, ensuring exceptional standards of quality, safety, programme performance, and stakeholder satisfaction from construction through handover.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct all fit-out construction activities across guest rooms, public areas, F&B venues, specialty spaces, and back-of-house facilities.
- Lead site teams, subcontractors, and specialist trades to achieve project milestones safely, on schedule, and to the highest quality standards.
- Drive construction planning, resource deployment, and execution in alignment with project objectives and contractual requirements.
- Coordinate with design, engineering, commercial, procurement, and MEP teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
- Maintain strict control over quality, HSE compliance, productivity, and programme performance.
- Manage client, consultant, operator, and internal stakeholder relationships, ensuring timely resolution of project challenges.
- Lead testing, commissioning, snagging, and handover activities to achieve successful project completion.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering.
- 15+ years of construction experience with significant leadership exposure on luxury hospitality and high-end fit-out projects.
- Proven track record delivering five-star hotels, resorts, branded residences, or other ultra-premium developments.
- Strong Tier 1 main contractor background within the GCC.
- Demonstrated expertise in high-end finishes, hospitality standards, project controls, and stakeholder management.
- Previous Saudi Arabia experience is highly preferred.