Senior Project Manager: Hotels

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. Job Description **Join a Landmark Giga-Project Shaping the Future of Saudi Arabia** Our client is delivering one of the Kingdom’s most ambitious and high-profile giga-projects, set to redefine global standards in destination development, innovation, and visitor experience. As part of the integrated Delivery Partner team, you will play a key role in planning, designing, and implementing world-class assets and infrastructure that support the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a pioneering program at scale, working alongside industry-leading experts, cutting-edge technologies, and diverse stakeholders. If you are driven by challenge, motivated by impact, and eager to be part of a legacy project that will influence generations to come, we invite you to consider joining this transformative journey. The Senior Project Manager – Hotels is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of major hotel assets within the Sub-district East. This role provides strategic direction, ensures timely and cost-effective delivery, oversees all disciplines (design, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning), and guarantees that hotel projects meet the Client’s standards for safety, quality, guest experience, and commercial performance. The Senior Project Manager leads cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver complex hotel developments in accordance with approved designs, budgets, schedules, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements. Core Responsibilities • Health, Safety & Wellbeing • Lead and embed a strong health, safety, and wellbeing culture across all hotel projects. • Champion ‘Stop Work’ authority and ensure the team is empowered to use it where safety is at risk. • Collaborate with HSE to ensure full compliance with all regulations and Client standards. • Conduct regular safety audits and implement corrective and preventive actions. • Leadership & Team Management • Demonstrate leadership behaviors aligned with the Client’s values at all times. • Set clear objectives for project staff, manage performance, and drive accountability. • Develop and mentor team members, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture. • Project Strategy, Planning & Execution • Set the strategic direction for planning and execution of hotel projects in Sub-district East. • Lead integrated planning across design, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning. • Ensure assets are delivered in accordance with approved designs, cost plans, and milestone dates. • Align project phasing with wider district and city development plans. • Own the project execution plan, ensuring its approval and compliance across stakeholders. • Resources, Schedule, Cost & Quality Management • Manage resources, schedules, financials, and adherence to quality and safety standards. • Allocate resources effectively, including Delivery Partners and contractors. • Monitor and control budgets, cash flow, and cost forecasts, maintaining robust financial controls. • Support Commercial and Procurement in budgeting and financial planning. • Ensure project deliverables meet or exceed Client quality standards and hospitality benchmarks. • Integrated Oversight, Risk & Reporting • Lead coordination across all disciplines to maintain full oversight of schedules, costs, risks, quality, and safety. • Identify and manage project risks and opportunities, including operator standards and pre-opening requirements. • Provide regular status reports and updates to Client senior leadership and key stakeholders. • Prepare and present executive summaries and dashboards highlighting progress, issues, and mitigation plans. • Design, Contracts & Technical Alignment • Drive alignment between design requirements and contractual obligations, identifying gaps and facilitating resolution. • Lead design reviews (architectural, interiors, MEP, specialist systems) to ensure compliance with specifications. • Ensure designs incorporate operator brand standards, regulatory requirements, sustainability, and operational needs. • Identify and resolve conflicts between design and contract requirements in coordination with consultants, contractors, and operators. • Procurement & Commercial Support • Work closely with Client Procurement and Commercial on scoping, tender reviews, proposal evaluations, and performance analysis. • Support sourcing strategies for hotel-specific packages (FF&E, OS&E, specialist systems). • Participate in contract and claims negotiations in collaboration with Commercial teams. • Stakeholder, Interface & Partner Management • Foster collaboration across cross-functional teams (Development, City Teams, Operations, HSE, Commercial). • Oversee interfaces between hotel projects and adjacent assets (infrastructure, attractions, public realm). • Manage interfaces with other projects to ensure integration and avoid conflicts. • Work with the Delivery Partner to define annual objectives, resourcing plans, critical milestones, and stakeholder engagement strategies. • Governance, Improvement & Leadership Activities • Identify and implement process improvements and best practices in hotel project delivery. • Capture lessons learned and feed them into the Client’s delivery frameworks and standards. • Lead key project activities: • Project meetings and value engineering sessions • Problem-resolution discussions and design reviews • Site walks, spot construction inspections, and documentation checks • Training sessions for junior employees and new team members • Evaluation of proposals from consultants, contractors, and hotel operators • Public outreach events and stakeholder engagements • Perform other project-related activities as assigned by the Client. Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Architecture or a related field (required). • Master’s Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related field (preferred). • Higher National Diploma in a relevant discipline may be considered in combination with extensive experience. Professional Certifications • PMP or equivalent project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile) preferred. • Additional certifications in construction, hospitality development, or contract management are an advantage. Experience • Approximately 15 years of relevant experience as a Project Manager, leading complex hotel and hospitality projects from initiation to closure. • Proven track record managing multiple hotel or mixed-use projects simultaneously. • Extensive experience delivering mega/large-scale complex design and construction programs in private and/or government sectors.

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Architecture or a related field (required). Master’s Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related field (preferred). Higher National Diploma in a relevant discipline may be considered in combination with extensive experience. Professional Certifications: PMP or equivalent project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile) preferred. Additional certifications in construction, hospitality development, or contract management are an advantage.

Health, Safety & Wellbeing: Lead and embed a strong health, safety, and wellbeing culture across all hotel projects; champion ‘Stop Work’ authority; ensure compliance with regulations and Client standards; conduct regular safety audits and implement corrective actions. Leadership & Team Management: Demonstrate leadership aligned with Client values; set objectives, manage performance, and develop team members. Project Strategy, Planning & Execution: Set strategic direction for planning and execution of hotel projects; lead integrated planning across design, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning; ensure delivery in accordance with designs, cost plans, and milestones; align phasing with district and city plans; own the project execution plan. Resources, Schedule, Cost & Quality Management: Manage resources, schedules, financials, budgets, and quality/safety standards; allocate resources including Delivery Partners and contractors; monitor budgets and cash flow; support budgeting and financial planning. Integrated Oversight, Risk & Reporting: Maintain oversight of schedules, costs, risks, quality, and safety; identify risks and opportunities including operator standards and pre-opening requirements; provide status reports and dashboards to Client leadership. Design, Contracts & Technical Alignment: Drive alignment between design requirements and contract; lead design reviews across architectural, interiors, MEP, and specialist systems; ensure designs meet operator brand standards, regulatory requirements, sustainability, and operational needs; resolve conflicts between design and contract requirements. Procurement & Commercial Support: Collaborate with Client Procurement and Commercial on scoping, tender reviews, evaluations, and performance analysis; support sourcing strategies for hotel packages (FF&E, OS&E, specialist systems); participate in contract and claims negotiations. Stakeholder, Interface & Partner Management: Foster cross-functional collaboration; manage interfaces with adjacent assets and other projects; work with Delivery Partner to define objectives, resourcing, milestones, and stakeholder engagement. Governance, Improvement & Leadership Activities: Identify and implement process improvements; capture lessons learned; lead project activities such as meetings, value engineering sessions, design reviews, site inspections, training, and evaluations; perform other client-assigned activities.