Responsibilities :

• • • Provide initial facilities area programs aligned with hotel feasibilities.
    • Assist Regional Hospitality Director in establishing hotel the vision and strategy for new and existing masterplan projects.
    • Provides technical inputs on design vision, project positioning, scope requirements, and project schedules for initial planning.
    • Assists and reviews the risk mitigation measures, to ensure that the project completion and timelines are met.
    • Manages internal and external teams to ensure that feasibility, program, design, technical, quality and specifications of the projects are achieved through completion and handover.
    • Reviews the specific asset development and design briefs to reflect project intent and objectives.
    • Provides inputs and reviews with the operator negotiations as they relate to the Technical Services Agreements with Operators.
    • Ensures that the design aspects of the proposed masterplan, phases, and individual assets meet NEOM’s and NEOM Hotel’s business vision and strategy.
    • Prepares, updates, and revises area summary, design briefs, operating criteria, design standards, and outline of consultant’s scope of responsibilities.
    • Participates in, and directs consultants through concept design, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and post-opening deficiency phase.
    • Assists in the selection of all consultants and reviews their description of scope of services.
    • Meets with consultants to review the design brief and operating criteria & design standards.
    • Review consultant’s responsibilities, budget controls, and reporting functions.
    • Provides detailed direction to the specialist consultants – kitchen and laundry designers, IT, audiovisual, acoustic, lighting, landscaping, etc.
    • Prepares the delivery strategy of the hotel developments, coordinates with and integrates the input from other support functions; technical, legal, finance, market research, sales, and marketing and operations, to deliver the project development plan.
    • Instruct, organize, and coordinate all development disciplines with the objective of harmonizing the diversified functions, to deliver completed projects in accordance with the objectives established in the approved business plan.
    • Coordinate and integrate the development schedules of various stakeholders into the development program to ensure cohesion and alignment
    • Holds responsibility for the quality of product delivery at masterplan, concept development, detailed design development, construction, and where required fit-out stages.
    • Establishes procedures for maintaining high standards of quality, reliability, and safety in project designs, by implementing and maintaining design control systems and monitoring procedures for contracted architects.
    • Develops reporting procedures on the progress of the designs.
    • Provides advice and expertise on improving product/asset designs and minimizes any risk factors.
    • Evaluates and develops improved techniques for the control of product designs, quality, reliability, and safety.
    • Liaise with Operators’ technical teams to ensure the TSA review process is adhered to for NEOM contractual obligations.
    • Monitors the construction and execution of projects, from initial stages of construction through to substantial completion.
    • Ensures the commitment to safety, environment, social responsibility, quality assurance and control are maintained to achieve the integrity of the hotel projects under construction.
    • Brings projects to a successful completion and provides leadership and guidance throughout all phases of the project.
    • Assists owner’s consultants, contractors and project management teams on value engineering sessions when required.
    • Works with the project managers to prepare the handover schedule and keeps this updated.
    • Ensures the NEOM brand standards and product standards are incorporated into all projects, and the integrity of the design standards are adhered to.
    • Ensures the professional development of staff, and ensures they keep abreast of technical developments, relevant regulations, and industry best practices.
    • Resolves conflict and evaluates information for more in-depth relevant information for decision-making.
    • Set objectives/ KPl’s / milestones for the respective department / function and conducts appraisals for any direct reports.
    • To seek opportunities to join professional hotel design related associations, to keep abreast of new technology and hotel design issues.

Educational requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (from an accredited professional program) or Master’s of Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design, or Construction Management

Experience requirements:

• 15+ years’ experience within the hotel and development sectors.
• Experience with international operator and developer experience is preferred.

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of hotel operations including Front of House and Back of House planning.
• Must have extensive knowledge of hospitality design and processes required to assist in contract negotiations, oversee design development, and ensure construction is in line with brand standards.
• Proficient with technical software (AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Primavera, MS Suite, etc.)
• Proven track record in the delivery of hotel projects.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to think cross-functionally to assist hospitality team members.
• Positive and agile personality with an ability to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications:

• Professional licensing (NCARB, AIA, RIBA) is a plus.
• LEED Accredited or other sustainability certifications are strongly encouraged.
• Professional proficiency in English (written and verbal)

Benefits:

Will be negotiated

Incentives:

Will be negotiated

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