Project Delivery Manager - Client Side - Five-Star Hotel Project ()

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Job Description – Delivery Manager (Client-Side, Five-Star Hotel Project) Relevant Experience & Qualifications Minimum 15 years of relevant experience, including proven Client-side Delivery/Project Management exposure. Successful delivery of at least two (2) completed Five-Star Hotels or comparable luxury hospitality projects of similar scale and complexity. Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related discipline. Professional qualifications such as PMP, MRICS, CIOB or equivalent are advantageous. Key Responsibilities 2.1 Overall Project Delivery Lead and manage end-to-end delivery of the Five-Star Hotel project on behalf of the Client, from design development through construction, commissioning, and final handover. 2.2 Project Delivery Strategy Develop and implement the overall project delivery strategy in line with Client objectives, approved scope, budget, programme, and target hotel opening date. 2.3 Client Representation Act as the Client’s senior delivery representative, providing leadership and coordination among PMC, Design Consultant, Contractor, Hotel Operator, and other stakeholders. 2.4 Multidisciplinary Coordination Lead and coordinate all disciplines: Architecture, Structural, MEP, Interior Design, Landscape, FF&E, OS&E, IT/ELV, security, life-safety, and specialist hotel systems. 2.5 Scope Management & Gap Identification Review Client requirements, contracts, and design packages to identify scope gaps, omissions, overlaps, and interface issues. Ensure all works and services are properly defined and assigned. 2.6 Design Management Oversee design development, ensuring deliverables are complete, coordinated, and compliant with Client brief, brand standards, statutory codes, and regulations. 2.7 Programme Management Review and challenge Contractor’s baseline programme. Monitor critical-path activities and milestones. Implement mitigation and recovery measures to achieve completion and opening dates. 2.8 Construction Management Monitor construction progress and performance. Ensure execution in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, quality standards, and contractual obligations. 2.9 Hotel Operator & Brand Requirements Coordinate closely with Hotel Operator/Brand to incorporate operational requirements, brand standards, guest experience expectations, and technical needs. 2.10 Procurement & Long-Lead Items Monitor procurement of critical/long-lead items, specialist equipment, hotel finishes, FF&E, and OS&E. Ensure timely delivery, installation, and integration with programme. 2.11 Cost & Commercial Management Monitor project budget, commitments, forecasts, variations, claims, and risks. Ensure compliance with Client’s approved financial parameters. 2.12 Change & Variation Management Review proposed changes/variations. Assess impact on scope, cost, programme, and quality. Secure Client approvals before implementation. 2.13 Quality Management Establish and monitor quality expectations appropriate to a Five-Star Hotel. Focus on luxury finishes in guest rooms, suites, public areas, restaurants, and back-of-house facilities. 2.14 Risk & Issue Management Identify, assess, and manage technical, commercial, programme, procurement, and operational risks. Ensure timely mitigation, escalation, and resolution. 2.15 Technical & Interface Management Ensure timely resolution of RFIs, technical queries, design interfaces, NCRs, and coordination issues affecting delivery. 2.16 Testing & Commissioning Lead Client-side coordination of testing and commissioning, including MEP, fire/life-safety, BMS, ELV, IT, security, and specialist hotel systems. Oversee integrated systems testing. 2.17 Completion & Handover Oversee snagging, de-snagging, inspections, statutory approvals, and completion certification. Ensure preparation of O&M manuals, as-built drawings, warranties, training, and handover documentation. 2.18 Operational Readiness Coordinate with Client, Hotel Operator, Facility Management, and project teams to ensure full operational readiness for hotel opening. 2.19 Leadership & Reporting Lead the Client-side delivery team. Establish governance and reporting procedures. Provide senior management with regular updates on scope, programme, cost, quality, risk, procurement, construction, and overall delivery status. Minimum 15 years of relevant experience, including proven Client-side Delivery/Project Management exposure. Successful delivery of at least two (2) completed Five-Star Hotels or comparable luxury hospitality projects of similar scale and complexity.