We are looking for a seasoned Senior Project Lead /CEO to drive the successful execution of a high-profile luxury resort development. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in overseeing large-scale hospitality projects from concept to completion, with exceptional project management expertise, deep proficiency in leveraging advanced PM technologies for optimal efficiency, strong leadership in managing multidisciplinary teams, and a solid financial acumen.
Job description:
- Act as a senior representative with the authority to sign contracts and official documents on behalf of the venture.
- Manage all phases of the project, from planning and budgeting to scheduling and execution.
- Collaborate with architects, contractors, designers, and other key partners to align the project with strategic objectives.
- Ensure adherence to local regulations, building codes, and environmental standards.
- Identify potential challenges and implement strategies to mitigate risks affecting timelines and budgets.
- Establish and enforce high standards in construction and design to maintain project excellence.
- Oversee budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting to optimize return on investment.
- Provide regular updates to ownership, ensuring clarity on project progress, financial health, and key challenges.
- Develop strong relationships with local authorities, business partners, and community stakeholders.
- Facilitate communication and decision-making between stakeholders, ensuring a balanced and strategic approach.
Successful candidate:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum 15 years of relevant experience
- Experience on projects above 70,000 m2 of GDA
- Experience on a large scale (>300 keys or more) hotel projects would be of substantial significance with the incorporation of complex special features such as dining facilities, sports amenities, kids club, and landscape designs
- Having previous experience in active executive function
- Experience in managing scope, schedule, cost, risk and resources in the development, design and construction phases
- Strong ability to adjust plans and schedules to respond to project conditions and crises and to withstand pressure attributable to meeting the changing needs of company executives
- Demonstrated ability to provide project management phases of initiation, design, implementation and project closing in a design and construction environment
- Knowledge of building codes, Montenegrin codes and regulations, and other regulatory compliance in the design and construction industry
- Demonstrated ability for problem-solving, critical thinking, independent work, technical and administrative skills
- Experience working with senior stakeholders and owners(ideally in a multisite/multinational business)
Only shortlisted candidates will be considered.
