Senior Project/Construction Manager

Job Title:

Senior Project / Construction Management Manager

Job Summary:

The Senior Project / Construction Management Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end execution of hotel and resort construction projects. This includes managing the planning, design coordination, construction, and turnover phases to ensure timely, cost-efficient, and high-quality delivery in alignment with hospitality brand and operational standards. The role is central to coordinating between owners/developers, hotel operators, contractors, and design consultants to deliver world-class hospitality assets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full-Cycle Project Leadership:
  Manage all phases of hospitality project development from feasibility, concept design, permitting, and procurement to construction, commissioning, and turnover.
• Brand and Operator Coordination:
  Align project plans with brand standards and operational requirements including room layouts, MEP systems, BOH areas, and guest experience.
• Budget & Timeline Management:
  Develop and monitor project budgets and master schedules. Proactively manage deviations through risk identification, mitigation strategies, and corrective actions.
• Technical Oversight:
  Lead reviews of architectural, engineering, and interior design submissions to ensure compliance with hospitality specifications, local building codes, and safety standards.
• Contractor and Consultant Management:
  Oversee contractor and consultant deliverables including construction programs, QA/QC and safety plans, mock-up rooms, FF&E installations, and T&C protocols.
• Stakeholder Communication:
  Act as the central point of contact for developers, operators, design teams, and regulatory authorities to ensure aligned goals and issue resolution.
• Project Reporting and Turnover:
  Prepare regular progress reports and presentations. Manage turnover activities, including operator handover, punch listing, and support during soft opening.

Supervisory Role:

• Leads the external project delivery team (contractors, consultants, suppliers)
• Directly supervises internal project staff such as Project Engineers or Associate Project Managers

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management
• Licensed Engineer or Architect
• PMP certification or equivalent project management credential
• Minimum 10 years of experience in construction management, with at least 5-8 years focused on hotel and resort developments
• Proficient in Primavera P6, MS Project, and/or SmartSheet
• Experience coordinating with international hotel operators and design consultants preferred
• willing to be relocated within the Philippines

Technical Competencies:

• Hospitality construction and operational readiness
• MEP system integration and commissioning for hospitality
• FF&E and OS&E coordination
• Brand standard compliance and guest experience design integration
• Quality control and safety enforcement in active construction sites
• Contract negotiation, value engineering, and claims management
• Familiarity with LEED, WELL, or sustainable development frameworks is an advantage