Director, Commercial
(12149)
At Kerzner, we never settle. Through continued innovation, our team of pioneers push until the next level is achieved, and then to keep going. Our philosophy is simple - we go above and beyond to Blow Away our Guest and Colleagues. Good enough never is. For us, it is all about perfection and innovation. This is not simply our job, it’s our passion.
Our Colleagues are at the heart of who we are and what we do. With an international team of over 10,000 Colleagues and strong strategic growth on the horizon, we offer unrivalled career opportunities around the world. We are committed to provide our Colleagues at all levels with opportunities to grow and develop within the organisation through personalised development plans and tailored succession planning. We invest in our communities to sustain the environment where we operate and minimising our own footprint. Whether it is through animal conservation, education or tree-planting, we like to give back in as many ways as we can to help our communities flourish.
Job Summary
Director, Commercial is to ensure that they meet the Project objectives by assisting the Vice President, Project Management and Design in establishing delivery and procurement strategies, contracts, securing materials, equipment and related services on time and within budget, in an ethical manner at all times, in accordance with procedures. Overall role will be to work on existing resorts capex across the globe and in various commercial functions in the Business Development on new resorts.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Range from conceptual cost planning through to final accounting.
- Projects range in size from resort capital expenditure programme (renovations and restaurant refurbishments, through to conceptual estimating and commercial management of new resorts.
- Align management style, working practices and conduct with Kerzner’s vision, corporate values, operating standards and policies. To comply with Kerzner International’s code of conduct at all times.
- Assist with ensuring that Policies and Procedures are in place and operating, or that appropriate deviations are requested from the Vice President, Procurement and Supply Chain; report known deviations of Hotel Policies and Procedures to the Vice President, Project Management and Design and take action to address them.
- In conjunction with the Vice President of Project Management and Design build clear and open lines of communication with all departments.
- Prepare budget estimates including value engineering where required to meet Capex expectations.
- Assist the Vice President of Project Management and Design with cost control, its procedural management and reporting.
- Assisting in the preparation of obtaining RFP’s from Contractor’s, Suppliers and Consultants and ensuing that these are full and complete for the purposes of tendering.
- Be responsible for accounts payable, contractor interim payments, cash flow management and projections.
- Reporting and managing all expenditures against construction progress.
- Responsible for the timely preparation of contracts and ensuring compliance with Policies and Procedures, interfacing with all applicable Corporate departments.
- Overseeing the project scope procurement.
- Contractor commercial management.
- Assisting with the preparation of other Development budgets.
- Any other responsibilities as directed by V.P. Project Management and Design
Skills, Experience & Educational Requirements
- Minimum 7 – 10 years’ experience solid experience - Commercial construction background.
- Young dynamic individual
- UAE / international experience required.
- Preference will be given to those with hospitality experience.
- Possess excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Have a strong attention to detail and quality of works.
- Able to work under pressure and towards deadlines, be able to work as part of a team, and be a self-motivated and approachable and friendly person.
Our company is expanding faster than ever before. We are investing in the growth of our company, and that means we are committed to investing in you. Join a team that is open-hearted, innovative, inclusive, and inspiring in spirit. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.
