Project Manager

Job Title: Construction Project Manager

About the job:

Onni Group is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager based in the Puglia/Bari region of Italy to oversee the redevelopment and construction of multiple hotel properties. This individual will serve as a vital link between our Vancouver, Canada-based construction, development, and design teams and our local Italian consultants/trades, ensuring seamless communication, cultural alignment, and technical accuracy across all project phases.

What you'll bring:

The ideal candidate will be bilingual, detail-oriented, and adept at navigating both North American and Italian construction practices. They will play a key role in translating design intent, standards, and methodologies to ensure consistent quality and efficient project delivery across both regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between the Canada and Italy teams, bridging differences in construction methods, terminology, and standards to ensure shared understanding and alignment.
• Translate and explain Italian computations and building methodologies unfamiliar to Canadian-based construction teams as required
• Translate and interpret design intent, specifications, and calculations into actionable plans for local execution, ensuring adherence to both Onni Group standards and Italian regulations.
• Manage all project documentation, including contracts, budgets, permits, and reports, in both English and Italian.
• Support design development by adapting drawings and details to comply with Italian building codes, sustainability standards, and site-specific conditions.
• Prepare and monitor budgets, perform cost control and value engineering, and recommend cost-saving strategies.
• Lead tendering and procurement processes, including RFPs, bid analysis, and contract awards, in accordance with local practices.
• Oversee and coordinate local consultants, contractors, and suppliers—defining scopes, deliverables, and payment schedules.
• Facilitate proactive communication between Italian stakeholders and Onni’s head office, ensuring clarity, accountability, and timely updates.
• Track submittals, materials, and equipment to maintain project timelines and minimize delays.
• Monitor project schedules, milestones, and deliverables, providing regular progress reports to the Vancouver team.
• Manage permitting and inspection processes with municipal and regional authorities.
• Review and validate change orders, invoices, and progress claims for accuracy and compliance.
• Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies related to schedule, cost, and regulatory issues.
• Participate in constructability and value-engineering reviews, ensuring that both Canadian and Italian perspectives are effectively integrated.
• Perform additional project-related duties as required.

What you'll need:

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in hotel, commercial, or mixed-use construction or renovation.
• Proven experience with Italian building regulations, permitting processes, and contract law.
• Bilingual fluency in both English and Italian (written and verbal) is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across cultures and time zones.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with a results-driven and proactive mindset.
• Proven leadership and team-building skills in coordinating diverse project teams.
• Proficiency with project management and construction software (MS Project, Procore, Bluebeam, or equivalent).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight deadlines.
• University degree or diploma in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture preferred