Company Description
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives.
Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com
Job Description
We are seeking an accomplished Hotel Lead to spearhead hospitality development projects across Latin America. This strategic leadership position requires a seasoned professional with 15+ years of experience in hotel development, a proven track record in delivering large-scale projects, and a robust industry network. The successful candidate will drive excellence in project execution, ensure alignment with client objectives, and contribute to the growth of our hospitality portfolio in the region.
Key Responsibilities
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Project Leadership: Direct hotel development projects from inception to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
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Governance & Compliance: Implement and maintain robust project governance frameworks, processes, and systems throughout the lifecycle.
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Planning & Execution: Oversee detailed project planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
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Team Management: Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration and accountability.
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Financial Oversight: Manage project budgets, cost control, procurement strategies, and vendor negotiations.
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Quality & Safety: Ensure strict compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
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Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain transparent communication with clients, consultants, and stakeholders through regular updates and formal reporting.
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Business Development: Leverage industry relationships to identify new opportunities and support regional growth initiatives.
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Strategic Advisory: Provide expert input on delivery models, value engineering, and risk mitigation strategies.
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Reporting & Systems: Ensure accurate invoicing, financial tracking, and documentation using internal systems.
Qualifications
Education: Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.-
Experience: Minimum 15 years in hospitality development, with a strong focus on hotel projects in LATAM.
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Leadership: Demonstrated success in managing large-scale hotel developments, including new builds, renovations, and infrastructure upgrades.
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Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of project management methodologies, procurement processes, and contractor oversight.
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Industry Network: Strong connections with developers, operators, and service providers in the hospitality sector.
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Language Skills: Spanish fluency required; English proficiency at an intermediate or higher level.
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Financial Acumen: Proven experience in budgeting, scheduling, and contract administration.
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Soft Skills: Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities; capable of thriving under pressure and driving results.
What We Offer
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Opportunity to lead high-profile hospitality projects across LATAM.
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Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
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Competitive compensation and benefits package.
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Career growth within a global organization committed to excellence.
Additional Information
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.
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Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
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LinkedIn
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
