Project Director at Hilton Hotels & Resorts

Job Description

• The Project Director will take responsibility for safeguarding design and construction standards and monitoring construction activities for all new hotel opportunities from the pre-design stage through to hotel opening. This includes all new-build and conversion opportunities for the Hilton Brands.
• You will be a pivotal contact for Hilton departments and Investors/Developers during the design and construction stages of the development to ensure operational requirements are met and incorporated into the scheme.

Key aspects of the role will include -

•  Management of design for all projects within Middle East & Africa, including new developments, conversions and renovations of existing hotels
•  Implements plans to ensure overall strategic direction of project management standards is consistent and supported by other areas
•  Manages cross-functional links to other Technical Services (Architecture and Construction) departments in MEA, Europe and globally
•  Assists the Vice President or designated Senior Director of Projects with the development, implementation and on-going management of a commercial development management strategy.
•  Undertake full and comprehensive review of architectural, engineering and fit-out documents and proposals at all stages of the design and construction process.
•  Works effectively with developers, owners and project design consultants to optimize design, construction and opening of projects.
•  Working closely with other Project Directors to continuously improve working knowledge of the Design and Construction Standards for all Hilton Brands
• Applicants will need a proven background in design, engineering, construction and project management. Ideally, you will have hotels / hospitality experience including construction and development preferably within a large international group.
• Excellent communication skills are essential including the ability to give presentations and manage multiple key relationships across a number of functions both internally and externally.
• You will need to be able to work independently, lead a project team and make effective and timely decisions on behalf of Hilton project stakeholders. Budget development and management skills are also essential and experience in dealing with developers, Owners and other corporate clients is preferred.