Project Head

Ascentis is an international engineering and project management consultancy, focused on hospitality and commercial developments across South Asia and East Africa. Founded in 2007, our team works alongside world-class developers and hotel operators to deliver exceptional outcomes on complex, high-value projects. Our success is built on clear thinking, decisive leadership, and a collaborative, people-first approach.

Head Projects

Title

Head Projects (Renovation and Fit outs)

Role & Responsibilities

Leadership of the overall project execution cycle from design through procurement and construction for multiple renovation and fitout projects.

Day-to-day management

Pre-Construction

• Preparation of master schedule, budget, procurement strategy
• Preparation of a construction strategy with logistics plan
• Coordinate with our cost planning team for preparation of budget
• Lead the design process, design reviews, value engineering, and timely release of design packages

Programme Management

• Prepare fortnightly/monthly schedule trackers
• Lead BOI deliveries and store management
• Identify delays and propose acceleration methods
• Identify and flag risks to the timelines and suggest mitigation plans
• Coordinate with hotel operations and client asset management teams on proposed shutdowns

Contracts & Cost Management

• Prepare, track, and update tender event schedule
• Coordinate with our commercial management team to preparation of tender packages, administration of tender process and award of contracts
• Manage change order process
• Lead third-party QS for post contract QS and certification of bills
• Prepare monthly cost report, cash flow, and budget updates

Construction Management

• Supervise and lead site logistics, shutdown plans, and works execution strategy in a running hotel
• Lead design coordination between design consultants, vendors, and contractors to ensure seamless execution
• Manage contractors’ work progress at site and monitor adequacy of resources and equipment
• Lead quality control and safety procedures implementation at site
• Manage changes during execution
• Prepare and lead project handover process to owner/operator

Required Qualification, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering / construction management / or related field
• Minimum 12 years of experience in hospitality fit out projects
• Familiarity with international hotel brand standards (Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, etc.) is a plus
• Proven experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams and subcontractors
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Proficient in MS Office, MS Project, and documentation management
• Good interpersonal and leadership skills
• Eye for detail in hard finishes and knowledge of various finishing materials will be a plus
• Exposure to LEED / IGBC / green building certification processes is a plus

Why Join Ascentis

Ascentis offers the opportunity to work on high-impact projects with some of the world's most respected hospitality brands. You will be joining a collaborative, quality-focused team that blends design, technical expertise, and execution capabilities to deliver industry-leading developments. This role offers a unique platform to influence how integrated design is delivered across diverse geographies and cultures.