Senior Manager, Pre-Construction

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd • Miami, FL

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About The Position

Join Royal Caribbean Group as a Senior Manager Pre-Construction Projects, where you will be part of a team dedicated to turning vacations into a lifetime of memories. This full-time position is based in Miami and reports to the Director of Pre-Construction. We are looking for a seasoned professional with at least ten years of experience in the construction industry, who possesses strong leadership skills and the ability to manage complex projects. You will oversee a small team and drive multiple land-based hospitality projects through all phases.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, civil engineering, structural engineering, MEP, construction management or a related field.
• Ten plus years of progressive experience in construction management with a focus on Pre-Construction.
• Strong leadership and people management experience.
• Expertise in Hospitality, F&B, Retail and/or infrastructure projects.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and executive presentation skills.
• Highly analytical and organized with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, MS Project, Smartsheets, AutoDesk Construction Cloud, Navisworks or similar software.

Nice To Haves

• PMP certification.
• Experience with Infrastructure, Utility, and Support Facility projects.
• Experience with BIM Coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and support a small team of pre-construction professionals.
• Conduct performance reviews and manage day-to-day priorities.
• Develop and implement high-level pre-construction strategies across a portfolio of projects.
• Work closely with senior leadership to align pre-construction plans with investment strategy.
• Drive execution efficiency across multiple projects.
• Create and enhance relations with architects, consultants, contractors, and vendors.
• Develop, oversee, and validate all project-related cost estimates.
• Monitor and control project expenditures to ensure budget compliance.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and designers to ensure project designs are feasible.
• Manage the preparation of bid packages and oversee procurement processes.
• Lead contract negotiations with vendors and contractors.
• Proactively identify risks and opportunities that could impact projects.
• Serve as the senior liaison between all internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead permitting strategy and execution across jurisdictions.
• Help with development and maintenance of internal QA/QC standards.
• Support seamless handoff to construction teams with complete documentation.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Career development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees