Senior Project Manager Fit Out

About the Role

UCC Holding is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Fit-Out to lead the delivery of high-end luxury hotel projects in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role requires a project leader with proven experience managing complex hospitality fit-out packages for major, high-profile developments. The ideal candidate will have a strong Tier-1 Main Contractor background and a track record of achieving high standards in quality, program, safety, and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of luxury hotel fit-out works, from mobilization through completion and handover.
• Manage project scope, program, cost, quality, HSE, resources, and commercial performance.
• Coordinate architectural, interior design, MEP, FF&E, joinery, specialist finishes, and other hospitality packages.
• Lead consultants, subcontractors, specialist contractors, suppliers, and internal project teams.
• Drive project planning, progress monitoring, critical-path management, and recovery strategies.
• Ensure exceptional workmanship and finishes in line with approved designs, specifications, and international luxury hospitality standards.
• Manage technical, commercial, contractual, and construction-related issues with timely resolution.
• Lead stakeholder coordination with the client, consultant, hotel operator, designers, and project management teams.
• Drive testing, commissioning, snagging, operational readiness, and final handover.

Qualifications and Experience

• 18+ years of relevant project experience, with significant exposure to luxury hospitality fit-out.
• Proven experience with a Tier-1 Main Contractor on major hotel, resort, or high-end hospitality projects.
• Strong track record delivering 5-star / ultra-luxury hotel projects.
• Strong knowledge of high-end architectural finishes, interiors, MEP coordination, joinery, FF&E, and specialist works.
• Demonstrated leadership of large multidisciplinary teams and multiple subcontractors.
• Strong commercial, contractual, planning, and stakeholder-management capabilities.
• GCC / Middle East experience is highly preferred.

Required Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong leadership abilities.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Proven problem-solving capabilities.

Preferred Profile

Candidates currently or previously working with Tier-1 international or regional contractors on major luxury hospitality developments will be strongly preferred. Experience with internationally branded 5-star hotels, resorts, and mega hospitality developments is highly desirable.

Work Type and Location

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