Project Director - Luxury Hotel Project - PMC📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Cornerstone Global Partners is seeking a highly experienced Project Director on behalf of a leading international PMC consultancy. This senior leadership position is integral to the successful delivery of a flagship luxury hotel development in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role offers the opportunity to lead a prestigious hospitality project with one of the region's most respected project management consultancies on a world-class development.

This is a significant opportunity for a senior hospitality professional to lead a landmark luxury hotel development and join a market-leading consultancy with a substantial pipeline of work across the Kingdom.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a flagship luxury hotel development in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
• Manage the full post-contract delivery phase of major hospitality developments, including testing, commissioning, and operator handover.
• Oversee project controls, commercial management, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Effectively manage stakeholder relationships and ensure clear communication.
• Lead and manage large multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage consultant and contractor interfaces to ensure seamless project execution.
• Liaise with international hotel operators and luxury hospitality brands.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A minimum of 20+ years of experience within the construction and project management industry.
• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Extensive PMC and consultancy experience delivering major hospitality developments.
• Proven hands-on experience delivering luxury hotel projects at Project Director level is essential.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects through the full post-contract delivery phase, including testing, commissioning, and operator handover.
• Strong understanding of project controls, commercial management, risk mitigation, and stakeholder management.
• Experience managing large multidisciplinary teams and consultant/contractor interfaces.
• Previous experience working with international hotel operators and luxury hospitality brands.
• GCC experience is highly preferred, with KSA project experience considered a strong advantage.
• Strong leadership, client-facing, and stakeholder management capabilities.

Required Skills

• Construction
• Project Management
• PMC (Project Management Consultancy)
• Hospitality Developments
• Luxury Hotel Projects
• Post-contract delivery phase management
• Testing and Commissioning
• Operator Handover
• Project Controls
• Commercial Management
• Risk Mitigation
• Stakeholder Management
• Management of Multidisciplinary Teams
• Consultant/Contractor Interface Management
• Experience with International Hotel Operators
• Experience with Luxury Hospitality Brands
• Leadership
• Client-Facing Skills

Work Location and Type

This full-time role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.