Senior Project Manager: Hotels

Parsons; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Senior Project Manager - Hotels to lead end-to-end delivery of major hotel assets in Sub-district East, guiding design, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning to meet safety, quality and guest experience standards.

You will direct cross-functional teams, coordinate with external partners, manage schedules and budgets, ensure compliance with client standards and Vision 2030 objectives, and drive performance through leadership and stakeholder

Responsibilities

• Lead health, safety and wellbeing across all hotel projects.
• Champion 'Stop Work' authority to safeguard safety.
• Coordinate with HSE to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Set objectives, manage performance and mentor team.
• Oversee planning, design, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning.
• Ensure delivery aligns with designs, budgets and milestones.
• Manage resources, schedules, costs and quality.
• Provide status reports to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Align design with operator brand standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support procurement and commercial in budgeting and contracting.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Health, Safety & Wellbeing

Budgeting & Cost Control

Scheduling & Planning

Design & Technical Coordination

Procurement & Contract Liaison

Stakeholder Management

Job description

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Job Description

Join a Landmark Giga-Project Shaping the Future of Saudi Arabia

Our client is delivering one of the Kingdom's most ambitious and high-profile giga-projects, set to redefine global standards in destination development, innovation, and visitor experience. As part of the integrated Delivery Partner team, you will play a key role in planning, designing, and implementing world-class assets and infrastructure that support the Kingdom's Vision 2030.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a pioneering program at scale, working alongside industry-leading experts, cutting-edge technologies, and diverse stakeholders. If you are driven by challenge, motivated by impact, and eager to be part of a legacy project that will influence generations to come, we invite you to consider joining this transformative journey.

The Senior Project Manager - Hotels is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of major hotel assets within the Sub-district East. This role provides strategic direction, ensures timely and cost-effective delivery, oversees all disciplines (design, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning), and guarantees that hotel projects meet the Client's standards for safety, quality, guest experience, and commercial performance.

The Senior Project Manager leads cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver complex hotel developments in accordance with approved designs, budgets, schedules, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.

Core Responsibilities

1. Health, Safety & Wellbeing

   Lead and embed a strong health, safety, and wellbeing culture across all hotel projects.

   Champion 'Stop Work' authority and ensure the team is empowered to use it where safety is at risk.

   Collaborate with HSE to ensure full compliance with all regulations and Client standards.

   Conduct regular safety audits and implement corrective and preventive actions.

2. Leadership & Team Management

   Demonstrate leadership behaviors aligned with the Client's values at all times.

   Set clear objectives for project staff, manage performance, and drive accountability.

   Develop and mentor team members, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture.

3. Project Strategy, Planning & Execution

   Set the strategic direction for planning and execution of hotel projects in Sub-district East.

   Lead integrated planning across design, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning.

   Ensure assets are delivered in accordance with approved designs, cost plans, and milestone dates.

   Align project phasing with wider district and city development plans.

   Own the project execution plan, ensuring its approval and compliance across stakeholders.

4. Resources, Schedule, Cost & Quality Management

   Manage resources, schedules, financials, and adherence to quality and safety standards.

   Allocate resources effectively, including Delivery Partners and contractors.

   Monitor and control budgets, cash flow, and cost forecasts, maintaining robust financial controls.

   Support Commercial and Procurement in budgeting and financial planning.

   Ensure project deliverables meet or exceed Client quality standards and hospitality benchmarks.

5. Integrated Oversight, Risk & Reporting

   Lead coordination across all disciplines to maintain full oversight of schedules, costs, risks, quality, and safety.

   Identify and manage project risks and opportunities, including operator standards and pre-opening requirements.

   Provide regular status reports and updates to Client senior leadership and key stakeholders.

   Prepare and present executive summaries and dashboards highlighting progress, issues, and mitigation plans.

6. Design, Contracts & Technical Alignment

   Drive alignment between design requirements and contractual obligations, identifying gaps and facilitating resolution.

   Lead design reviews (architectural, interiors, MEP, specialist systems) to ensure compliance with specifications.

   Ensure designs incorporate operator brand standards, regulatory requirements, sustainability, and operational needs.

   Identify and resolve conflicts between design and contract requirements in coordination with consultants, contractors, and operators.

7. Procurement & Commercial Support

   Work closely with Client Procurement and Commercial on scoping, tender reviews, proposal evaluations, and performance analysis.

   Support sourcing strategies for hotel-specific packages (FF&E, OS&E, specialist systems).

   Participate in contract and claims negotiations in collaboration with Commercial teams.

8. Stakeholder, Interface & Partner Management Foster collaboration acros