Senior Construction Manager – Fit-Out (Luxury Hospitality)

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Role Summary

Lead the execution and delivery of ultra-luxury hospitality fit-out projects for a Tier 1 main contractor, ensuring exceptional standards of quality, safety, programme performance, and stakeholder satisfaction from construction through handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct all fit-out construction activities across guest rooms, public areas, F&B venues, specialty spaces, and back-of-house facilities.
• Lead site teams, subcontractors, and specialist trades to achieve project milestones safely, on schedule, and to the highest quality standards.
• Drive construction planning, resource deployment, and execution in alignment with project objectives and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate with design, engineering, commercial, procurement, and MEP teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Maintain strict control over quality, HSE compliance, productivity, and programme performance.
• Manage client, consultant, operator, and internal stakeholder relationships, ensuring timely resolution of project challenges.
• Lead testing, commissioning, snagging, and handover activities to achieve successful project completion.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering.
• 15+ years of construction experience with significant leadership exposure on luxury hospitality and high-end fit-out projects.
• Proven track record delivering five-star hotels, resorts, branded residences, or other ultra-premium developments.
• Strong Tier 1 main contractor background within the GCC.
• Demonstrated expertise in high-end finishes, hospitality standards, project controls, and stakeholder management.
• Previous Saudi Arabia experience is highly preferred.