Senior Project Manager
Job Description
Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.
The Project
This is opportunity to work on a large hospitality project in one of the emirates of the UAE.
The Role
Mace is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to support the delivery of a landmark integrated resort development in UAE.
Working as part of the PMC team, you will take responsibility for the final stages of construction, coordination and delivery of a high-rise luxury hotel tower, with a strong focus on high-end interior fit-out and finishes. You will play a key role in ensuring the project is delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards expected of a world-class hospitality development.
You'll Be Responsible For- Lead the delivery of remaining construction and fit-out works within a high-rise hotel environment, ensuring alignment with programme, cost and quality objectives.
- Oversee execution of luxury interior fit-out, ensuring design intent, detailing and workmanship meet premium hospitality standards across guest rooms, suites and public areas.
- Manage and coordinate main contractor, subcontractors and consultants, ensuring efficient delivery across all disciplines.
- Provide strong project leadership, driving planning, sequencing and interface management across structural, MEP and fit-out packages.
- Monitor construction progress, identifying risks, constraints and mitigation strategies to maintain programme.
- Ensure compliance with HSW, QA/QC and regulatory requirements throughout all phases of delivery.
- Review and manage contractor programmes, method statements, procurement schedules and logistics plans.
- Lead regular reporting, providing clear updates on progress, risks and key milestones to senior stakeholders.
- Drive quality assurance across all finishing trades, ensuring consistently high standards of delivery
- Oversee inspections, snagging, commissioning and handover of hotel areas to operational standards
- Support commercial management, including variation review, change control and contractor performance monitoring.
- Degree qualified in Construction Management, Engineering or related discipline. Proven track record delivering high-rise hotel, hospitality or mixed-use developments. Strong experience in luxury fit-out and high-end finishes, ideally within hotel environments. Experience working in a PMC/consultancy environment on complex developments. Demonstrated capability managing tier 1 contractors and multi-disciplinary teams. Strong understanding of construction sequencing, MEP coordination and fit-out interfaces. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Experience working in the United Arab Emirates is essential for client approval.
Our values
Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of well-being in every team.
Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables and strategic outcomes and build long-term relationships with our clients.Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfill all the criteria, please apply, as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.
We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.