Apex Alliance is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the delivery of a hotel development project in Italy. The role will be responsible for managing the full project lifecycle from the active construction phase through fit‑out, pre‑opening coordination and operational handover. The Project Manager will act as Apex Alliance’s on‑site representative, coordinating contractors, consultants, brand partners and local authorities to ensure the project is delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
Key Responsibilities- Project Delivery:
- Manage day‑to‑day construction and fit‑out activities on site
- Maintain and monitor the project master schedule and identify potential delays
- Coordinate all project stakeholders including contractors, consultants and brand technical teams
- Oversee procurement and delivery of FF&E, OS&E and specialist equipment
- Budget & Cost Control:
- Manage the project budget, cost tracking and financial reporting
- Control change orders and contractor variations
- Provide structured reporting to the Head of Development and Group Finance
- Brand & Technical Coordination:
- Coordinate with the brand partner’s technical services team
- Ensure compliance with brand design, technical and operational standards
- Contractor & Stakeholder Management:
- Manage relationships with the general contractor, subcontractors and local consultants
- Coordinate with architects, engineers and project specialists
- Act as the primary local representative for Apex Alliance
- Regulatory & Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with Italian construction regulations, permits and safety standards
- Liaise with local authorities and regulatory bodies when required
- Pre-opening & Handover:
- Coordinate with Apex Alliance Hotel Management during the pre-opening phase
- Oversee snagging, commissioning and project close‑out
- Ensure smooth transition from construction to operational handover
- 5–10+ years of project management experience in construction or property development
- Proven track record delivering complex building projects from construction through fit‑out
- Experience in hospitality projects is preferred
- Experience in renovation or conversion projects is an advantage
- Experience working in Italy or with Italian construction practices and regulations is highly desirable
- Strong budget management and cost control skills
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders across different countries and cultures
- Hands‑on, site‑based working style
- Fluent English required, Italian is a strong advantage
- Strong organisational, planning and reporting skills
- Opportunity to lead the delivery of a major international hospitality development project
- Work within a growing European hotel development and management group
- Exposure to international hotel brands and large‑scale projects
- Competitive compensation package aligned with experience
- International working environment and collaboration across multiple markets
- Opportunity to contribute to future development projects within the group