Deputy Head of Construction

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 Project Manager with deep roots in the Built‑Environment 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 supervise construction teams, both internal and external, coordinate with clients, architects, interdepartmental managers and collaborators, oversee contractors and subcontractors, and manage project budgets, timelines and all technical aspects. The role will operate both remotely and on‑site, focusing on Middle East/Western European/African time‑zone projects, with occasional travel 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: manage and motivate construction teams, and serve as a key liaison between the client, architects, PMO, planners and contractors.
• Budget: monitor and manage project budgets, support tender and construction documentation preparation, and ensure alignment with specifications, codes and local regulations.
• Quality Control and Assurance: ensure adherence to quality standards and be responsible for technical aspects of the construction.
• Strategic Planning: support long‑term strategic planning and be involved in developing and implementing strategies to improve construction efficiency; ensure resource allocation across projects is well managed and optimized when needed.
• Communication Management and Reporting: maintain, distribute, monitor and control the flow of project information among all stakeholders to ensure clear, consistent and timely communication.
• Safety and Compliance: ensure projects comply with all country‑specific safety regulations and quality standards, and lead regular safety meetings with on‑site personnel.

CV Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Technical Architecture.
• 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 within their culture.
• Contract negotiation skills.
• Risk assessment & mitigation proficiency.