Sr. Project/Construction Manager - Hospitality (Clark)

Position Title: Project Manager – Crimson Clark Project

Level: Senior Manager / Assistant Vice President (AVP)

Project Assignment: On-Site, Clark Pampanga

Job Summary

The Project Manager shall serve as the Owner's on-site representative and overall project administrator for Crimson Clark Project. The role will primarily focus on project governance, contract administration, budget control, stakeholder management, management reporting, and oversight of the external Project Management and Construction Management (PMCM) team. The Project Manager shall act as the Owner's focal point for project execution, ensuring that project objectives are achieved in accordance with approved budgets, schedules, contracts, quality standards, and management directives. The role will work closely with the Project Development Head in managing both the business and technical aspects of the project while providing Management with accurate and timely project intelligence for decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Governance & Administration

Serve as the Owner's primary on-site representative for the Crimson Clark Project.

Administer and coordinate project implementation in accordance with approved project procedures, policies, and governance requirements.

Lead project coordination among contractors, consultants, PMCM, hotel operations, estate management, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders.

Ensure compliance with approved project approvals, authority matrices, and decision-making protocols.

Facilitate regular project meetings and ensure closure of action items.

Maintain complete and updated project records, correspondence, approvals, and documentation.

2. Contract Administration

Act as Contract Administrator for all project-related contracts, consultant agreements, purchase orders, and construction contracts.

Review contract compliance, obligations, variations, extension of time requests, and contractor claims.

Coordinate with Legal, SCM, Finance, and PMCM regarding contract implementation and administration.

Ensure proper documentation and resolution of contractual issues.

Monitor contractor and consultant performance against contractual commitments.

Manage project correspondence, notices, certifications, and change management processes.

3. Budget Control & Financial Management

Monitor project budget performance against approved budgets and forecasts.

Review and validate project costs, billings, variation orders, and change requests prior to endorsement.

Track project commitments, expenditures, savings opportunities, and potential budget risks.

Coordinate with Finance and PMCM in maintaining accurate project financial reports.

Prepare budget updates, cash flow projections, and management reports.

Identify opportunities to optimize project costs without compromising quality and program objectives.

4. PMCM Oversight & Performance Monitoring

Monitor and evaluate the performance of the external Project Management and Construction Management (PMCM) team.

Ensure the PMCM performs its obligations in managing schedule, quality, safety, testing and commissioning, project controls, and contractor coordination.

Review and challenge recommendations submitted by PMCM when necessary.

Verify that project risks, issues, and delays are properly identified and managed.

Escalate significant concerns and recommendations to Management.

Ensure PMCM reporting accurately reflects actual site conditions and project progress.

5. Schedule & Project Controls

Monitor the overall project schedule and critical milestones.

Review progress reports, recovery plans, procurement schedules, and construction programs prepared by PMCM and contractors.

Identify potential delays, bottlenecks, and implementation risks.

Coordinate mitigation measures with PMCM and contractors.

Ensure management is provided with accurate project status updates and forecast completion scenarios.

6. Development & Business Coordination

Work closely with the Project Development Head in managing the business aspects of the project.

Support project approvals, board papers, management presentations, and investment-related analyses.

Coordinate project requirements affecting hotel operations, branding, commercial objectives, and guest experience.

Assist in evaluating design, operational, and commercial implications of project decisions.

Participate in strategic planning discussions relating to project delivery and business objectives.

Support regulatory compliance, permits, and government agency coordination when required.

7. Stakeholder Management & Reporting

Prepare concise executive-level reports for Management, ExCom, and project stakeholders.

Maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Ensure prompt escalation of critical issues requiring management intervention.

Present project status, risks, budget updates, and recommendations to Management.

Foster collaboration among project consultants, contractors, operators, and internal departments.

Technical Competencies

Strong understanding of construction project delivery and real estate development processes.

Contract administration and commercial management.

Budget monitoring and cost control.

Project controls, scheduling, and reporting.

Risk management and issue resolution.

Stakeholder and consultant management.

Knowledge of hospitality, mixed-use, commercial, or vertical developments.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Advanced proficiency in MS Office, project reporting systems, and project management tools.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration, Management, or any related business or technical course.

Minimum of 10-15 years of relevant experience in real estate development, project management, construction management, contract administration, or large-scale property development projects.

Candidates with backgrounds in Project Development, Real Estate Development, Construction Management, Project Management are strongly preferred.

Extensive experience in managing large-scale hospitality, mixed-use, commercial, residential, or integrated development projects.

Demonstrated experience in project budgeting, cost control, project governance, contract administration, and consultant management.

Strong understanding of project development, design management, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning, and project turnover processes.

Experience in administering FIDIC-based contracts, variation management, extension of time (EOT) evaluation, contractor claims, and commercial negotiations is highly desirable.

Strong financial, commercial, and business acumen.

Excellent stakeholder management, communication, presentation, and executive reporting skills.

Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA), Real Estate Development, Construction

Management, Engineering Management, Project Management, or related field is highly desirable.

Professional certifications, licenses, and specialized training in project management, construction management, contract administration, FIDIC, or real estate development are an advantage.