Head Of Construction (Remote – Emea)

Ventore Group; Remote; ZAR 1 507 000 - 2 178 000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality and real estate firm is looking for a Head of Construction to lead international construction projects. This role involves managing local teams, ensuring projects meet quality standards and budgets, and collaborating with design teams. You should have a proven track record in construction leadership, especially in emerging markets. The position offers a competitive salary, unlimited leave, and the opportunity to shape a leading hospitality brand.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Unlimited annual leave

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading construction teams in complex environments.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts and quality assurance.
• Experience in emerging markets preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end construction delivery for international projects.
• Oversee local site teams and maintain construction schedules.
• Collaborate with investment teams to inform investor updates.

Skills

Leadership of construction teams

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Cost control

Scheduling

Communication skills

Job description

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ventoréis reimagining how people invest in and experience iconic destinations - starting with design-forward hospitality assets in Bali, Dubai and Europe.

You’ll join a small, agile, mission-driven team who move fast and think boldly.

About the Role

As theHead of Constructionatventoré, you’ll own the end-to-end execution of all construction projects across our international portfolio.

You will set the standards, processes and performance expectations that ensure every ventoré development is delivered on time, on budget and at extraordinary quality.

You will oversee local construction teams, partner closely with the Head of Architecture and be the critical operator who ensures we protect our timelines, costs and original design intent as we scale.

Core Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end construction delivery for all international projects ensuring timelines, budgets and quality standards are consistently met.
• Oversee and guide the local site teams, setting clear reporting and escalation expectations.
• Build and maintain detailed construction schedules, critical path plans and progress tracking for all active developments.
• Establish rigorous budgeting and cost-control frameworks, working closely with the CEO and Head of Finance to maintain accurate cost-to-complete budgets.
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Architecture to ensure design intent is protected during execution.
• Lead contractor selection and management, including negotiation, contracting standards, performance monitoring and dispute resolution.
• Implement consistent variation order processes, ensuring scope adjustments are approved outside of local construction teams and aligned with budget.
• Conduct regular site visits to review quality, local health and safety standards are being met, progress and contractor performance.
• Collaborate with the investment team to share site progress, risks and milestones to inform investor updates.
• Perform post-mortems after each project to embed lessons and continuously improve delivery standards.

Experience

• Proven track record leading construction teams and managing sub-contractors in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, BOQs, cost control, scheduling, risk management and quality assurance.
• Experience working in or with emerging markets (SE Asia, Africa, Balkans, etc.) strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder-management skills - able to present to C-Suite and global partners.
• Willingness to travel internationally and work across time-zones.

Who You Are

• A structured, detail-driven operator who sees three steps ahead.
• Comfortable leading on-site teams while also building scalable processes and systems.
• Calm under pressure and able to navigate complexity in emerging‑market construction environments.
• A proactive problem-solver who anticipates issues early and proposes practical, design‑aligned solutions.
• Proactive problem-solver who can anticipate construction and cost-related issues and propose practical solutions.
• Passionate about hospitality, real estate, design‑led properties and creating iconic assets.

Work Eligibility & Location

This role is a remote role and includes regular international travel to development sites.

The appointment will initially be made on an independent contractor basis with a planned transition to an indefinite employment contract.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Unlimited annual leave
• The opportunity to help build one of the world's most design-forward hospitality and real estate brands

Application Process

• Interview with CPO
• Interview with Co-Founder & CEO
• Interview with Co-Founder & Creative Director
• (Optional) Interview with wider C-Suite

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Seniority Level: Executive

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Hospitality and Construction

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