Technical Services and Projects Manager

Job Overview

United Hospitality Management (UHM) is seeking a Technical Services and Projects Manager to oversee technical, engineering, and project-related functions across UHM-managed hotels and developments. This role ensures properties meet UHM’s brand standards, operational requirements, and safety regulations.

Company Overview

United Hospitality Management (UHM) is responsible for overseeing all technical, engineering, and project-related functions across UHM-managed hotels and developments. The role ensures all properties meet brand standards, operational requirements, safety regulations, and long-term asset value objectives. This position works closely with Operations, Development, Owners, Consultants and Contractors.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Market Competitive
• Job Type: Full-time
• Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Architecture or Engineering
• Experience: Mid-Senior Level

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across UHM-managed hotels, ensuring optimal performance of building systems.
• Play a key role in the technical planning and execution of renovation projects.
• Lead technical readiness for pre-opening hotels, ensuring all systems are tested and commissioned.
• Oversee engineering performance across the hotel portfolio, ensuring minimal downtime and energy efficiency.
• Drive sustainability initiatives, including energy optimization and waste management.
• Act as the technical interface with hotel owners and brands, providing technical guidance and risk mitigation strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil preferred).
• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in hospitality technical services, engineering, or hotel project management.
• Proven experience in hotel pre-openings, renovations, and large-scale hospitality projects.
• Strong understanding of construction standards, architectural drawings, interior design standards, hotel MEP systems.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on high-profile renovation projects like Fairmont Palm and Voco JLT.
• Key role in ensuring UHM properties meet high standards of operation and guest experience.
• Exposure to international hotel brands and brand technical standards.
• Chance to drive sustainability and energy management initiatives.
• Collaborative environment working with owners, consultants, and hotel teams.
• Career growth within United Hospitality Management.