Project Head - Hotel Industry

Project head - hotel projects

Job Title: Head of Projects

Designation: AVP / VP

Employment Type: Full Time (Regular)

Band: B

Location: Jaipur

Job Responsibilities:

- Develop and execute the Project Management Strategy for the Greenfield site, ensuring alignment with the company's overall growth objectives.

- Lead negotiations and finalize terms for the acquisition or lease of the site, considering factors such as location, market potential, financial feasibility, and legal requirements.

- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including the executive team and legal department, to ensure all necessary approvals and documentation are in place.

- Oversee the pre-construction phase, working closely with architects, engineers, and contractors to develop detailed plans, budgets, and timelines.

- Manage the construction process, ensuring adherence to quality standards, timelines, and budgetary constraints.

- Coordinate with the pre-opening team to develop and implement a comprehensive plan for the successful launch of the new hotel.

- Directs all phases of project management including procurement/contracting, initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling and closeout phases of the project. Key focus areas include scope, budget, schedule, quality and risk management.

- Exhibits a complete understanding of company's corporate governance policies and procedures. Responsible for ensuring corporate governance policies and procedures are adhered to within work group.

- Responsible for accurate, timely, and compliant contract procurement, contract negotiation, contract execution, contract administration, and closeout.

- Contracts included company's agreements, client/vendor agreements, and company /vendor and supplier agreements. Monitors adherence to policies and procedures regarding internal governance and controls.

- Demonstrates ability to identify complex project risks, lead constructability reviews, develop risk mitigation and contingency plans, and implement action plans to reduce or eliminate project risks for client and company.

- Oversees the preparation of accurate, timely, and complete reports to the management.

- Provide leadership and guidance to the project team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications Required:

- Graduation: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Architecture.

- Post-Graduation: Preferably in project management and technical services or similar field.

- Candidate must come from either a Hotel Industry or a leading project management company.

- Any other certificate in similar domain.

Experience Required:

- Total Experience: 20 -25 years' project management experience in similar developments in terms of scale & complexity

- Relevant Experience: Minimum 15 years of experience in hotel project development, with at least 10 years in a leadership role.

- Proven experience in Luxury hotel project development, preferably on Greenfield projects.

- Strong negotiation skills with a demonstrated ability to secure favourable terms and conditions for the company.

- Experience leading pre-construction, construction, and pre-opening activities in the hospitality industry.

- Solid understanding of project management principles, including budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.