Deputy Head of Construction

About the role

We are looking for a strong Project Manager with deep roots in the Built-Environment to support the Head of Construction in managing hospitality projects, ensuring they are managed and completed safely, on time, within budget and with the expected high quality.

In this role, you will be involved in supervising construction teams, both internal and external, coordinating with relevant stakeholders like clients, architects, interdepartmental managers and collaborators, overseeing contractors and subcontractors, managing project budgets, timeline and all of its technical aspects.

The role will operate both remotely and on-site, with more focus on middle East / Western European / African time zone projects. Travelling will be required from time to time as part of the job.

Responsibilities

• Project Management: assist in overall management and direction of construction projects, ensuring they meet technical specifications and project requirements.
• Team and Stakeholder Coordination: manages and motivates constructions teams, and serves as a key liaison between the client, architects, PMO, planners and contractors.
• Budget: monitors and manages project budgets, supports tender and construction documentation preparation, ensuring alignment with specifications, codes, and local regulations.
• Quality Control and Assurance: ensures adherence to quality standards, and is responsible for technical aspects of the construction.
• Strategic Planning: supports long-term strategic planning and be involved in developing and implementing strategies to improve construction efficiency. Ensures resource allocation across projects are well managed and optimized when needed.
• Communication Management and Reporting: maintains, distributes, monitors, and controls the flow of project information among all stakeholders to ensure clear, consistent, and timely communication.
• Safety and Compliance: ensures projects comply with all country-specific safety regulations and quality standards, and leads regular safety meetings with on-site personnel.

Requirements

CV Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or Technical Architect
• 15 to 18 years of continued experience on the Built-Environment field
• PMP Certification is a leverage
• Planning and Scheduling skills
• Budget Management & Cost Control
• Building codes & safety regulations (OSHA /EU-OSHA)
• Quality assurance within their culture
• Contract negotiation skills
• Risk assessment & mitigation proficiency

Benefits

Salary and benefits are competitive and based on candidate experience.