Assistant Vice President

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
• Strong 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