Belmond Construction Manager

About Belmond

Belmond is a distinguished name in luxury travel, curating exceptional hotels, trains, river cruises and safaris in some of the world’s most storied destinations. As an employer, Belmond offers the rare opportunity to contribute to experiences defined by heritage, artistry and deeply personal service, while belonging to a global hospitality house within the LVMH family. The company values intuitive excellence, cultural curiosity and respect for place, encouraging colleagues to become ambassadors of timeless travel. With roles spanning operations, gastronomy, wellness, sales and corporate functions, Belmond fosters careers shaped by craftsmanship, international perspective and the pursuit of unforgettable guest moments.

Belmond's Construction Manager oversees the on-site application of construction, quality and safety standards across hospitality projects through systematic site visits, frequent travel and direct coordination with project teams. The role reports to the Head of Projects and includes a permanent contract under CCNL Federalberghi - Turismo.

Role & Responsibilities

• Conduct regular, systematic visits to ongoing hospitality construction sites, with availability for extensive national travel and international travel where required.
• Verify on site that the department's construction, quality and safety standards are being applied.
• Identify and report deviations, execution issues and delay risks promptly, proposing concrete corrective actions.
• Translate department-level frameworks and standards into checklists and operating procedures that can be used directly on site.
• Ensure standards are adopted consistently across different sites, adapting them to each site's specific needs where necessary.
• Work in close complementarity with the project team without overlapping its roles and responsibilities.
• Maintain direct, continuous, in-person contact with General Managers and project teams active on site.
• Gather field feedback needed to improve site activities and share it with the project team.
• Participate in site meetings led by the project team, contributing on-site verification and observations without leading the meetings.
• Report regularly to the Head of Projects on visited sites' status and feedback gathered.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Architecture or a related field.
• Solid, proven experience across numerous construction sites in the hospitality sector, including hotels, resorts and high-end hospitality properties.
• Full availability for frequent, continuous travel, including extended periods.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes and standards typical of the hospitality sector.
• Ability to work autonomously in the field, with strong interpersonal skills and hands-on problem-solving ability.
• Fluency in Italian and English.

Skills

Experience

Solid, proven experience across numerous construction sites in the hospitality sector, including hotels, resorts and high-end hospitality properties.

Education

Degree in Engineering, Architecture or a related field.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from EUR 60,000 to EUR 75,000 per annum.

Benefits

Permanent contract under CCNL Federalberghi - Turismo; incentive plan; welfare program and meal vouchers; Discovery Belmond program and discounted prices at Belmond properties; Harvard Manage Mentor eLearning.

Culture

Belmond fosters a workplace culture rooted in exceptional hospitality, craftsmanship, and a deep respect for the heritage of its iconic hotels, trains, river cruises, and safari lodges. As an employer, it encourages employees to create memorable, highly personalized experiences while nurturing a collaborative, multicultural environment where service excellence and storytelling are central to everyday work.

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