Senior Project Manager KSA; Architecture, Design & Construction

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Hilton is one of the largest and fastest growing hospitality companies in the world, with over 9,000 properties with 1.3 million rooms in 138 countries and territories. In the 107 years since our founding, we have defined the hospitality industry and established a portfolio of 25 world-class brands, including our flagship Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand, which is the most recognized hotel brand in the world.

Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture, excellent Team Member benefits and we are consistently named among one of the World's Best Workplaces.

The Senior Project Manager will be the principal point of contact and be focused on ensuring a smooth and trouble‑free delivery of the highest quality property. The position holder will be committed to increasing efficiencies, improving communications, and assembling reliable information for our owners, industry partners and Hilton.

To act as the focal point for both Hilton departments and Owners/Developers during the design, construction, opening and post opening stages of the pipeline developments to ensure all brand standard requirements are understood, met, and incorporated into the scheme and to liaise with all Hilton departments (Brand, Operations, IT, Marketing, F&B, Spa, Safety Risk Management, and the like).

The role will be based in Riyadh (following initial period in Jeddah) and will be responsible for projects in the Kingdom, therefore requires extensive travel in this region, with occasional travel across the wider Europe, Middle East and Africa region.

As the Senior Project Manager KSA, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Management of Hilton's Design and Construction aspects on all assigned projects within KSA, 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.
• Identifies resources, oversees activities and confers with key stakeholders to ensure objectives of project management standards are accomplished.
• Oversees and evaluates business processes to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Manages cross‑functional links to other Architecture, Design and Construction departments within region.

• Directs development and administration of project management standards.
• Conducts effective management of third parties, identifies vendors and monitors costs and quality of service.

• Assists the Senior Director and Project Director with the development, implementation, and on‑going management of a commercial development management strategy.

• Ensures project management standards works effectively across cultures and markets.
• Works within approved budgets and adjusts activities and expenses to ensure optimal financial results.

• Assists the Senior Director and Project Director in the development and on‑going management of in‑house project management and reporting tools, databases, and the like.
• Liaison with other Hilton Development Management departments to ensure that best practice is being shared globally.
• Preparation of Project Briefs and Area Programmes (Facilities Schedules) as required.
• Undertake full and comprehensive review of architectural, engineering, and fit‑out documents and proposals at all stages of the design and construction journey. Preparing associated reports and correspondence.
• Work effectively with developers, owners, and project design consultants to optimize design, construction and opening of projects.
• Liaise and assist the in‑house Development Department and Brand Teams in the securing of new Projects, throughout the region, by reviewing plans, specifications, and scheme proposals for technical compliance with Hilton Design and Construction Manuals, Brand Standards, and all relevant national and international codes, prior to Contract.
• Make technical design and construction recommendations to the Development team to ensure that potential Projects…