Group Development & Project Manager

Company Description

The MHL Hotel Collection is a group of unique and individual hotels located in various city and resort locations throughout Ireland. Each hotel in the collection offers a distinct personality and exceptional hospitality to all guests. With over 700 five-star bedrooms, our hotels are known for their charm and commitment to providing memorable stays.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role as a Group Development & Project Manager located in Dublin. The role involves managing development projects within the hotel collection, ensuring the successful execution of new initiatives, and overseeing project timelines and budgets. The Group Development & Project Manager will work closely with various teams to drive growth and innovation across the hotels.

Qualifications

* Excellent project management skills with a proven track record of managing development projects
* Strong communication and leadership abilities to collaborate with cross-functional teams
* Experience in the hospitality or real estate industry is preferred
* Knowledge of budget planning, resource allocation, and risk management

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management:

1. Lead the planning, development, and execution of hotel projects including new build, extension and refurbishment, from initial concept, planning, procurement, construction, fitout to handover to handover to ops team upont project completion.
2. Develop and implement comprehensive project plans, ensuring adherence to budgets, timelines, and quality standards.
3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including architects, interior designers, contractors, and consultants.
4. Administer and manage all project documentation, including contracts, monthly project reports, development budgets, project registers, and trackers, along with maintaining records of meetings.

Site Identification and Feasibility:

1. Conduct site assessments and feasibility studies to identify potential hotel development opportunities.

Design and Planning:

1. Collaborate with architects and design teams to create quality end products.
2. Manage the planning and permitting process, including the preparation of planning applications and coordination of approval processes.

Budget and Financial Management:

1. Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring cost control and cost-effective solutions.
2. Monitor financial performance and cost tracking.
3. Provide regular financial reports to senior management and stakeholders.

Risk Management:

1. Identify potential risks associated with hotel development projects and develop risk mitigation strategies.
2. Stay current on industry trends and regulations, adjusting development strategies as needed.