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About The Company Utopia Design is a forward-thinking global real estate development group dedicated to creating a distinctive portfolio of luxurious and high-end hospitality assets. Founded in 2023, our in‑house architectural firm is at the heart of our mission to create a global portfolio of luxurious, high‑end hospitality destinations. As part of a growing real estate development group, Utopia Design brings bold vision and innovative thinking to every project we take on. We’re a young, ambitious team driven by creativity, excellence, and the belief that great design transforms the way people live, travel, and connect. From concept to completion, we’re reimagining what luxury means in today’s world — and we’re just getting started. If you’re passionate about design, architecture, and shaping the future of global hospitality, we invite you to grow with us.
About The Role We are looking for a strong Project Manager with deep roots in the Built‑Environment to support the Head of Construction in managing hospitality projects, ensuring they are managed and completed safely, on time, within budget and with the expected high quality. In this role, you will be involved in supervising construction teams, both internal and external, coordinating with relevant stakeholders like clients, architects, interdepartmental managers and collaborators, overseeing contractors and subcontractors, managing project budgets, timelines and all technical aspects. The role will operate both remotely and on‑site, with more focus on Middle East / Western European / African time zone projects. Travelling will be required from time to time as part of the job.
Responsibilities
Project Management: assist in overall management and direction of construction projects, ensuring they meet technical specifications and project requirements.
Team and Stakeholder Coordination: manages and motivates construction teams, and serves as a key liaison between the client, architects, PMO, planners and contractors.
Budget: monitors and manages project budgets, supports tender and construction documentation preparation, ensuring alignment with specifications, codes, and local regulations.
Quality Control and Assurance: ensures adherence to quality standards, and is responsible for technical aspects of the construction.
Strategic Planning: supports long‑term strategic planning and be involved in developing and implementing strategies to improve construction efficiency. Ensures resource allocation across projects are well managed and optimized when needed.
Communication Management and Reporting: maintains, distributes, monitors, and controls the flow of project information among all stakeholders to ensure clear, consistent, and timely communication.
Safety and Compliance: ensures projects comply with all country‑specific safety regulations and quality standards, and leads regular safety meetings with on‑site personnel.
CV Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or Technical Architect
15 to 18 years of continued experience on the Built‑Environment field
PMP Certification is a leverage
Planning and Scheduling skills
Budget Management & Cost Control
Building codes & safety regulations (OSHA /EU‑OSHA)
Quality assurance within their culture
Contract negotiation skills
Risk assessment & mitigation proficiency
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Design Services
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Deputy Head of Construction
role at
Utopia Design
About The Company Utopia Design is a forward-thinking global real estate development group dedicated to creating a distinctive portfolio of luxurious and high-end hospitality assets. Founded in 2023, our in‑house architectural firm is at the heart of our mission to create a global portfolio of luxurious, high‑end hospitality destinations. As part of a growing real estate development group, Utopia Design brings bold vision and innovative thinking to every project we take on. We’re a young, ambitious team driven by creativity, excellence, and the belief that great design transforms the way people live, travel, and connect. From concept to completion, we’re reimagining what luxury means in today’s world — and we’re just getting started. If you’re passionate about design, architecture, and shaping the future of global hospitality, we invite you to grow with us.
About The Role We are looking for a strong Project Manager with deep roots in the Built‑Environment to support the Head of Construction in managing hospitality projects, ensuring they are managed and completed safely, on time, within budget and with the expected high quality. In this role, you will be involved in supervising construction teams, both internal and external, coordinating with relevant stakeholders like clients, architects, interdepartmental managers and collaborators, overseeing contractors and subcontractors, managing project budgets, timelines and all technical aspects. The role will operate both remotely and on‑site, with more focus on Middle East / Western European / African time zone projects. Travelling will be required from time to time as part of the job.
Responsibilities
Project Management: assist in overall management and direction of construction projects, ensuring they meet technical specifications and project requirements.
Team and Stakeholder Coordination: manages and motivates construction teams, and serves as a key liaison between the client, architects, PMO, planners and contractors.
Budget: monitors and manages project budgets, supports tender and construction documentation preparation, ensuring alignment with specifications, codes, and local regulations.
Quality Control and Assurance: ensures adherence to quality standards, and is responsible for technical aspects of the construction.
Strategic Planning: supports long‑term strategic planning and be involved in developing and implementing strategies to improve construction efficiency. Ensures resource allocation across projects are well managed and optimized when needed.
Communication Management and Reporting: maintains, distributes, monitors, and controls the flow of project information among all stakeholders to ensure clear, consistent, and timely communication.
Safety and Compliance: ensures projects comply with all country‑specific safety regulations and quality standards, and leads regular safety meetings with on‑site personnel.
CV Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or Technical Architect
15 to 18 years of continued experience on the Built‑Environment field
PMP Certification is a leverage
Planning and Scheduling skills
Budget Management & Cost Control
Building codes & safety regulations (OSHA /EU‑OSHA)
Quality assurance within their culture
Contract negotiation skills
Risk assessment & mitigation proficiency
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Design Services
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