Deputy Head of Construction / Construction Manager

About The Company

Utopia is a forward-thinking global real estate development group dedicated to creating a distinctive portfolio of luxurious and high‑end hospitality assets.

At Utopia, we’re building more than properties — we’re crafting extraordinary experiences. Founded in 2023, our in‑house architectural firm, Utopia Design , 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 Construction Manager with deep roots in the Built‑Environment/ Site‑Engineering 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 on site, both internal and external, coordinating with relevant stakeholders like clients, architects, interdepartmental managers and collaborators, overseeing contractors and subcontractors, and managing project budgets, timelines and all of its 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.

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 is involved in developing and implementing strategies to improve construction efficiency. Ensures resource allocation across projects are well managed and optimised 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/Construction.
• 15 to 18 years of continued experience in 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.
• Contract negotiation skills.
• Risk assessment & mitigation proficiency.

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