Purpose:

The Assistant Vice President – Projects will support the Head – Project Planning & Execution in providing strategic leadership for the planning, execution, delivery, and handover of luxury hospitality and mixed-use developments across DLF Hospitality. The role is responsible for ensuring timely, cost-effective, and quality execution of projects while maintaining the highest standards of design, engineering excellence, sustainability, guest experience, and operational readiness.

The incumbent will lead the end-to-end project lifecycle, including project planning, design coordination, procurement, budgeting, construction, commissioning, and operational handover, ensuring alignment with business objectives, luxury hospitality brand standards, and organizational governance.

Key Organizational Relationships:

Reports to : Head – Project Planning & Execution

Reporting Roles: Project Managers, Planning Team, Costing & Budgeting Team, Contracts and Procurement teams, Site Execution teams

Interacts with

- External – Architects & Design Consultants, International Hospitality Operators, PMC Consultants, Contractors & Vendors, Government & Statutory Authorities, Brand Representatives
- Internal - Functional Heads – Hospitality & Residential Operations, Engineering & Projects Teams, Security , Finance & Procurement, Legal & Compliance, Corporate Leadership

Key Responsibilities

Drive Operational Excellence

- Support the Head – Project Planning & Execution in developing and executing project strategies, governance frameworks, and delivery plans for luxury hospitality, branded residences, clubs, and mixed-use developments in alignment with organizational objectives.
- Lead end-to-end execution of luxury hospitality projects from concept to operational handover.
- Ensure adherence to approved timelines, budgets, quality standards, and brand expectations.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure seamless coordination among all stakeholders.

Strategic Planning & Execution

- Drive integrated master planning, project scheduling,



and execution strategies.
- Ensure alignment of design, procurement, and construction activities.
- Monitor project milestones and implement corrective actions where required.
- Optimize engineering and design solutions while maintaining luxury standards.

ODC (Owner-Driven Contracting) Management

- Manage projects executed under ODC procurement models.
- Drive contracting strategies, bid processes, and vendor selection.
- Oversee contract administration, claims management, and performance monitoring.
- Ensure commercial optimization without compromising quality or timelines.

Design & Quality Management

- Ensure compliance with luxury hospitality brand standards.
- Coordinate architectural, structural, MEP, and interior design deliverables.
- Review and approve design stages in coordination with consultants and operators.
- Ensure world-class quality in execution and finishes.

Commercial & Financial Management

- Develop and monitor project budgets and cost plans.
- Drive value engineering and cost optimization initiatives.
- Track cash flows, commitments, and financial performance.
- Ensure financial discipline across all project phases.

Stakeholder Management

- Engage effectively with internal leadership, consultants, contractors, and operators.
- Present project updates in steering committee and leadership reviews.
- Resolve cross-functional issues impacting project delivery.

Compliance and Risk Management

- Identify and mitigate project execution, commercial, and operational risks.
- Ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations.
- Maintain project governance and escalation mechanisms.

Operational Readiness & Handover

- Lead commissioning,



testing, snag closure, and final handover processes.
- Coordinate with operations teams for seamless transition.
- Ensure readiness of facilities for opening and operations.

Leadership & People Management

- Lead and mentor project teams across functions.
- Build high-performance execution culture.
- Drive accountability, ownership, and collaboration.
- Develop future leadership pipeline within project teams.

Occupational Health & Safety Responsibilities

- Ensure OH&S; integration across all project phases, maintaining compliance with statutory regulations, company policies, and industry best practices.
- Drive implementation of safety requirements at project sites by monitoring contractor compliance, mitigating risks, and ensuring timely closure of observations.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to embed health and safety considerations in planning, execution, commissioning, and handover.
- Review performance through audits, inspections, and governance meetings, ensuring corrective and preventive actions are implemented effectively.

Job Requirements / Hiring Profile

Qualifications

- B.E. / B.Tech in Civil / Mechanical / Electrical / Architecture (Mandatory)
- M.Tech / MBA in Project or Construction Management (Preferred)
- PMP Certification (Preferred)

Work Experience

- 20+ years of experience in Project Management
- Mandatory experience in luxury hospitality projects (hotels, resorts, clubs, branded residences)
- Mandatory experience in ODC (Owner-Driven Contracting) execution models
- Solid exposure to large-scale, complex construction projects from concept to commissioning
- Experience working with international consultants, architects, and hospitality operators

Knowledge

- Luxury Hospitality Development & Standards
- ODC Contracting Models
- Construction Management & Execution
- Cost Control & Value Engineering
- Project Risk Management
- Contract Administration (FIDIC preferred)
- Commissioning & Handover Processes
- Statutory Compliance

📌 Assistant Vice President - Projects (Gurugram)
🏢 DLF Hospitality
📍 Gurugram