Project/Construction Manager

Job Title:

Project / Construction Management Manager

Job Summary:

The 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 8 years of experience in construction management, with at least 3-5 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