We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Manager to join our organisation for a prestigious hotel hospitality construction project in Cairo, Egypt. In this pivotal role, you will lead complex, multi-faceted hotel construction initiatives from conception through successful delivery and operational handover, ensuring exceptional outcomes that enhance guest experience, operational excellence, and brand compliance.
- Develop comprehensive Project Management Plans with clear project strategy, communication protocols, and master programmes identifying key milestones, deliverables, and critical path activities
- Conduct feasibility studies and develop strategic roadmaps aligned with hotel operator business objectives, guest experience requirements, and hospitality brand standards
- Lead project meetings and maintain strong professional relationships with colleagues, clients, contractors, and project teams based on mutual respect and integrity
- Oversee the production of Request for Proposals and tender documentation for hospitality-specific construction services and operational systems
- Review and evaluate tender submissions, negotiating with contractors to secure best value whilst ensuring compliance with hospitality standards
- Lead risk review workshops and value engineering initiatives to identify opportunities and mitigate challenges throughout the hotel construction lifecycle
- Monitor project performance against established KPIs, quality benchmarks, and hospitality-specific compliance requirements
- Assess contractor claims for delay events and work with commercial teams to minimise impact on hotel opening schedules
- Monitor and report on contractor progress, commercial matters, and project delivery status, ensuring compliance with hospitality standards and regulatory requirements
- Assess quality standards on-site with particular attention to guest-facing areas, issuing instructions for defect rectification
- Coordinate pre-opening inspections, operational testing, and staff familiarisation activities to ensure seamless transition to hotel operations
- Maintain rigorous document management and manage project close-out documentation
- Develop and manage project budgets, tracking expenditures, controlling costs, and forecasting financial performance across all construction phases
- Lead, mentor, and support project team members, fostering a collaborative work environment aligned with hospitality excellence principles
- Oversee and review the work of sub-consultants and directly appointed team members, ensuring alignment with project objectives