Senior Construction Manager | Hotel Construction Development, Jamaica

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.

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We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Construction Manager with a strong background in hotel development and real estate construction to lead and oversee complex projects from inception to completion. This role requires a strategic thinker and hands-on leader who can manage all phases of construction, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

The Construction Manager will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive construction strategies, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with safety and building regulations. This professional will play a key role in protecting the client’s reputation, maximizing value, mitigating risks, and maintaining robust project controls throughout the lifecycle of hotel and mixed-use real estate developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of hotel and real estate construction projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and client expectations.
• Develop and implement construction strategies, schedules, and cost estimates, ensuring feasibility and efficiency.
• Oversee all on-site and off-site construction activities, ensuring compliance with building codes, safety standards, and environmental regulations.
• Manage subcontractors, consultants, and internal teams, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Review and approve construction plans, designs, and documentation, ensuring alignment with statutory and contractual requirements.
• Identify and manage design changes, variations, and technical disputes, ensuring timely resolution and communication with project stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to the project quality plan and conduct regular audits to maintain high standards.
• Provide technical and commercial input during design, procurement, and construction phases.
• Support engineering and operations teams with construction-related issues and commissioning activities.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure safety considerations are integrated into all phases of construction.
• Maintain strong relationships with developers, architects, consultants, and local authorities.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; Chartered Engineer status preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in construction management, with a proven track record in hotel development, commercial real estate, and mixed-use projects.
• Experience in base building and fit-out projects for retail, hospitality, and shopping centers.
• Deep understanding of construction technologies, project controls, and commercial aspects of real estate development.
• Familiarity with local and international building codes, statutory regulations, and industry standards.
• PMI or PMP certification is a strong plus.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to delegate effectively and motivate teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities to manage cost variances and project risks.
• Business acumen to manage budgets, contracts, and stakeholder relationships.
• Exceptional communication skills to convey complex technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Decisive and strategic thinker with the ability to make informed decisions under pressure.
• Technically proficient in interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Passionate about quality, safety, and sustainability in construction practices.

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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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.