This role is ideal for an architect who has transitioned into project management and is passionate about delivering high-quality hospitality developments. The successful candidate will support the planning, coordination, and execution of new hotel developments, renovations, and fit-out projects across the Middle East & Africa, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with Millennium brand standards.

Key Responsibilities:

· Manage hospitality development and renovation projects from concept through completion.

· Coordinate with architects, designers, consultants, contractors, and hotel owners throughout the project lifecycle.

· Monitor project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and overall progress.

· Review architectural drawings, technical submissions, material specifications, and shop drawings.

· Identify project risks and develop practical mitigation strategies.

· Ensure projects comply with local regulations, building codes, and Millennium Hotels & Resorts brand standards.

· Lead project coordination meetings and prepare progress reports for senior management.

· Conduct site visits to monitor construction quality, progress, and compliance.

· Coordinate design changes, value engineering proposals, and technical solutions.

· Support procurement activities by reviewing technical proposals and consultant/contractor submissions.

· Ensure effective communication between all project stakeholders.

· Practical experience with RFP preparation, tendering, bidding, and quotation evaluation.

· Understanding of scopes of work, technical specifications, exclusions, assumptions, and commercial clarifications.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in architecture.

· 3-6 years of experience in project management, architecture, or hospitality development.

· Strong understanding of architectural design, construction processes, and project delivery.

· Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and external consultants.

· Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office.

· Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

· Fluent in English (Arabic is an advantage).

Preferred:

· Experience working on hotel, mixed-use, or high-end commercial developments.

· Familiarity with hospitality brand standards and design guidelines.

· Knowledge of project management methodologies and reporting tools.

· Experience using BIM workflows and digital collaboration platforms.

PMP certification or working toward PMP is an advantage