Travelodge Hotels

Invests, manages, and franchises mid-scale hotels

Technical Services Director

Construction ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil/Structural Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, or a related field is required.
At least 10–12 years of progressive hospitality project management experience, including at least 5 years in a regional or multi-country capacity within Asia.
Proven experience managing external project-management firms, general contractors, and localized on-site construction managers across different Asian markets.
Demonstrated experience delivering greenfield builds, hotel asset conversions, and complex refurbishments in live operational environments.
Solid understanding of construction dynamics, statutory permitting variations, and business cultural nuances across key Asian markets.
Deep knowledge of hotel zoning, Front-of-House and Back-of-House layout efficiency, and heavy mechanical, electrical, and plumbing infrastructure dependencies.
High proficiency in international contract management, including FIDIC and regional standard forms, and commercial negotiation.
Ability to present risk-mitigation strategies to C-suite stakeholders.
Willingness to travel regionally across Asia as required to audit sites and resolve critical project bottlenecks.

Responsibilities

Appoint, onboard, and manage external project-management firms, in-country construction managers, and on-site coordinators across Asia.
Manage local teams remotely and through site visits to enforce schedule monitoring, workflow efficiency, and quality standards.
Establish standardized weekly and monthly key performance indicator reporting frameworks for in-country teams across active regional sites.
Assess project workflows to identify, analyze, and flag potential construction, supply-chain, or design delays.
Formulate and present data-driven solutions and recovery plans to the Head of Asset Management to resolve bottlenecks.
Maintain a regional risk register covering labor shortages, material lead times, and local regulatory changes.
Establish project briefs, milestone targets, and budget boundaries.
Direct external architects, interior designers, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing consultants through Schematic Design, Design Development, and Construction Documentation.
Oversee bidding and contract awards for main contractors and FF&E/OS&E vendors to achieve value engineering.
Act as the primary technical interface between Singapore headquarters, local asset owners, and international hotel brand operators.
Enforce phased, low-impact construction strategies in active hotels to minimize guest disruption and protect operating revenue.
Streamline Property Improvement Plan and rebranding workflows so assets transition between hotel brands smoothly and on schedule.
Lead and execute the design, procurement, and construction delivery of hospitality real-estate initiatives across the Asia portfolio.

Job Overview

The Project Director (Asia) will lead, oversee, and execute the design, procurement, and construction delivery of all hospitality real estate initiatives across the Asia portfolio. Based in the regional headquarters in Singapore, this senior role reports directly to the Head of Hotel Asset Management.
The role is responsible for maximizing asset value and ensuring project delivery with zero delays across diverse asset types. These include greenfield developments, strategic conversions, rebrandings, and renovations within active, operating hotels. The Director will drive project governance by managing regional external teams and proactively mitigating development risks before they impact budgets or timelines.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
Regional Governance & External Team Management

Vendor Selection & Oversight: Appoint, onboard, and manage external Project Management firms, in-country Construction Managers, and on-site Coordinators across Asia.
On-Site Supervision: Remotely and via site visits manage local teams to enforce tight schedule monitoring, strict workflow efficiency, and high quality standards.
Streamlined Reporting: Establish standardized weekly and monthly KPI reporting frameworks for in-country teams to ensure transparency across all active regional sites.

Risk Mitigation & Strategic Reporting

Proactive Risk Flagging: Continually assess project workflows to identify, analyze, and flag potential construction, supply chain, or design delays early.
Mitigation Recommendation: Formulate and present actionable, data-driven solutions and recovery plans directly to the Head of Asset Management to resolve bottlenecks.
Contingency Planning: Maintain an active regional risk register covering labor shortages, material lead times, and local regulatory changes.

Design, Procurement & Delivery Control

Scope & Schedule Baseline: Establish project briefs, clear milestone targets (such as fast-tracked 16-week design schedules), and strict budget boundaries.
Interdisciplinary Coordination: Direct external architects, interior designers, and MEP consultants through Schematic Design (SD), Design Development (DD), and Construction Documentation (CD).
Procurement Leadership: Oversee the bidding and contract awards for main contractors and FF&E/OS&E vendors to achieve optimal value engineering.

Operational Interfacing & Brand Integration

Operator Liaison: Act as the primary technical interface between the Singapore HQ, local asset owners, and international hotel brand operators.
Live-Hotel Phasing: Enforce phased, low-impact construction strategies for active hotels to minimize guest disruption and protect operating revenues.
Property Improvement Plans (PIPs): Streamline rebranding workflows to ensure assets transition between hotel brands smoothly and on schedule.

Job Requirements
Education & Experience

Academic Background: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil/Structural Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, or a related field.
Regional Track Record: Minimum of 10–12 years of progressive hospitality project management experience, with at least 5 years operating in a regional or multi-country capacity within Asia.
External Management Experience: Proven success in managing external Project Management firms, general contractors, and localized on-site construction managers across different Asian markets.
Asset Versatility: Demonstrated experience delivering greenfield builds, hotel asset conversions, and complex refurbishments within live operational environments.

Technical & Soft Competencies

Cross-Border Expertise: Solid understanding of construction dynamics, statutory permitting variations, and cultural business nuances across key Asian markets.
Hospitality Acumen: Deep knowledge of hotel zoning, Front-of-House (FOH) versus Back-of-House (BOH) layout efficiency, and heavy MEP infrastructure dependencies.
Contractual & Commercial Sharpness: High proficiency in international contract management (e.g., FIDIC, regional standard forms) and commercial negotiation.
Crisis Management & Communication: Exceptional communication, diplomacy, and presentation skills, with the ability to confidently present risk-mitigation strategies to C-suite stakeholders.
Mobility: Willingness to travel regionally across Asia as required to audit sites and resolve critical project bottlenecks.

About the Company

Travelodge Hotels

Invests, manages, and franchises mid-scale hotels

Travelodge Hotels Asia Pte. Ltd. develops, manages, and franchises mid-scale, select-service hotels across Asia under the Travelodge brand. It uses an investor-operator model, offering acquisition, lease, management, and franchise arrangements to property owners and concentrating on city-center gateway cities. Its hotels provide modern rooms, dining and work-friendly communal spaces, self-service laundromats, and on-site gyms, supported by a regional shared services platform for finance, distribution, and technology to boost efficiency. The company aims to grow the portfolio to over 50 hotels by 2030 and differentiates itself with a single-brand, mid-scale focus and value-driven asset management across Asia.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Singapore
Founded: 2014

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