A Project Director will efficiently maintain all hotel Renovation operations such that safety, security, communication, and compliance are ensured at the highest levels\. **What will I be doing?** The Project Director is responsible for leading and managing the renovation of a hotel property, ensuring the project is completed on time, within budget, and according to design specifications\. This includes overseeing all aspects of the renovation process, from pre\-construction through to completion\. **Project Planning & Coordination** : + Oversee the entire renovation project, from initial planning through completion\. + Develop detailed project plans, including schedules, milestones, budget, and resource allocation\. + Coordinate with architects, designers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure that all work aligns with the hotel’s renovation vision\. + Ensure that the renovation plan aligns with brand standards, local regulations, and guest expectations\. **Team Leadership & Management** : + Lead and manage the renovation team, including in\-house staff and external contractors\. + Ensure clear communication and collaboration between all project team members\. + Provide leadership and direction, resolving conflicts and addressing performance issues\. + Assign tasks, track progress, and ensure the team adheres to timelines and quality standards\. **Budget & Financial Management** : + Develop, monitor, and control the renovation budget, ensuring all costs are tracked and managed effectively\. + Negotiate contracts with contractors, vendors, and suppliers, ensuring value for money while maintaining quality standards\. + Approve invoices and change orders, ensuring they are within the allocated budget\. + Provide regular budget updates to senior management, ensuring timely adjustments as needed to stay within financial limits\. **Construction & Renovation Oversight** : + Oversee all aspects of the renovation, including guest rooms, common areas, amenities, and back\-of\-house spaces\. + Ensure construction processes meet hotel operational needs, with minimal disruption to existing guests and services\. + Monitor the quality of work, ensuring that it meets both safety standards and design specifications\. + Ensure timely delivery of materials and services required for the renovation\. **Risk Management & Compliance** : + Identify and mitigate potential risks throughout the renovation project, including safety, financial, and operational risks\. + Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, building, and zoning codes, as well as environmental regulations\. + Ensure that the project is completed on time and without significant delays\. **Project Communication:** + Serve as the primary point of contact between hotel management, ownership, contractors, and other stakeholders\. + Provide regular updates to senior leadership and ownership regarding progress, challenges, and milestones\. + Communicate effectively with hotel management teams to ensure that renovation activities align with operational goals\. **Scheduling & Timelines** : + Develop and maintain a detailed project schedule, ensuring deadlines are met and any delays are addressed immediately\. + Coordinate with hotel management to ensure renovation activities cause minimal disruption to hotel operations and guest experience\. + Manage and adjust timelines as necessary due to unforeseen challenges\. **Post\-Renovation Review** : + Oversee the final inspection and handover of the completed renovation to hotel management\. + Ensure that all renovation work is thoroughly inspected and signed off before hotel re \-opening\. + Conduct a post\-project evaluation to identify lessons learned and ensure continuous improvement for future renovations\. **What are we looking for?** + Minimum years of experience in project management, with a focus on hotel renovations or Hotel Pre \- Opening projects\. + Advanced knowledge of building management/engineering + A degree in Engineering or similar + Exposure to budgeting and basic accounting + Positive attitude + Good communication skills + Committed to delivering a high level of customer service + Strong leadership skills and previous experience of managing a team + Excellent grooming standards + Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations + Ability to work under pressure + Ability to work on their own + Previous experience of facilities management + Proficient, at an advanced level, with computers and relevant computer programs It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions: + First Aid + Additional Qualification in engineering field & Project Manager\. **Job:** _Engineering, Maintenance and Facilities_ **Title:** _Project Director_ **Location:** _null_ **Requisition ID:** _HOT0BKRG_ **EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans**