Job Title
Project Manager - External DevelopmentJob Description Summary
Lead and manage external development activities for hotel construction projects, ensuring effective coordination with clients, consultants, authorities, contractors, and stakeholders from project initiation through completion. Drive project delivery in line with quality, timeline, budget, and regulatory requirements.Job Description
About the Role:
• Manage external development and project coordination activities for hotel construction and hospitality development projects.
• Liaise with clients, architects, consultants, contractors, government authorities, and utility agencies to obtain approvals and ensure seamless project execution.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, milestones, risks, and deliverables to ensure timely completion of development objectives.
• Support site development planning, infrastructure coordination, permitting, and compliance with local regulations and hospitality standards.
• Prepare project reports, stakeholder updates, and executive presentations while driving issue resolution and decision-making processes.
About You:
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related discipline; post-graduate qualification is desirable.
• 10 - 15 years of experience in large-scale hospitality(Hotel, resorts, etc) construction project development.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle management, development approvals, construction methodologies, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Proven stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and coordinate multiple internal and external partners.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, project planning, and problem-solving capabilities.
Why Join Us?
• Opportunity to work on landmark hotel and hospitality development projects across diverse geographies.
• Competitive compensation, performance incentives, and comprehensive employee benefits.
• Continuous learning, professional growth, and exposure to industry-leading project management practices.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement
We have a vision of the future where people simply belong. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity across race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, and other protected characteristics. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our business and foster innovation, collaboration, and success for all.
INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related discipline
- 10 to 15 years of experience in large-scale hospitality construction project development
- Strong understanding of project lifecycle management, development approvals, construction methodologies, and statutory compliance requirements
- Proven stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and coordinate internal and external partners
- Excellent communication, negotiation, project planning, and problem-solving capabilities
- Postgraduate qualification
Cushman & Wakefield Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is consistently referenced as part of the package. Feedback suggests this provides a solid baseline for long‑term savings across many U.S. roles.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and company holidays are regularly highlighted and described as a meaningful part of the offering. Feedback suggests time‑off benefits add tangible value alongside base pay.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers, plus backup care and wellbeing resources, are described as available. These offerings indicate a supportive approach to family needs in many roles.
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What We Do
Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global real estate services firm that delivers exceptional value for real estate occupiers and owners. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest real estate services firms with approximately 53,000 employees in 400 offices and 60 countries. In 2019, the firm had revenue of $8.8 billion across core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, valuation and other services.
