Assistant Vice President, Design & Technical Services (Engineering & Sustainability)
Job Summary
To leads the planning, design, and execution of new projects, including brownfield and greenfield developments, ensuring brand compliance, operational efficiency, and high-quality guest experiences, while overseeing Mechanical & Electrical (MEP) systems and managing pre-opening processes for seamless project delivery and operational readiness.
Job Description
• Liaise with the property owners and appointed consultants to propose their construction and development plans to construct or convert the existing buildings into service apartment / hotel residence to ensure the readiness of the property for operations
• Liaise with the Owner/s and Appointed Consultants on the design development and construction completion for the various projects
• Ensure compliant to Brand Specifications and Design Guidelines
• Ensure compliant to the Local Codes requirement
• Advise and support the Project Managers to ensure work is completed within the approved total development cost budget for the various projects
• Ensure adherence to the project completion timeline
• Proactively monitor progress and take necessary steps to ensure variations are aligned to the company branding specifications and service standards
• Liaise with other internal stakeholders on issues relating to the Project and handing over of the Project upon completion.
Key Qualification
• Degree in Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in hospitality design roles and project management.
• Excellent communication, presentation, written, and public speaking skills.
• Ability to assimilate new concepts and practices into the position and the department
• Ability to drive design and technical strategies for hospitality projects (brownfield & greenfield).
• Experience in project development, execution, and pre-opening processes within the hospitality industry.
• Strong MEP knowledge to ensure systems for efficiency, sustainability, and compliance.
• Ability to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards.
• Ability to anticipate risks, develop innovative solutions, and ensure seamless project execution.
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to collaborate with internal teams, consultants, and external partners.