Italian speaking and luxury hotel experienced Construction Manager – based in Florence
Pubblicato il 04-10-2026 - Renard International Hospitality Search Consultants in Firenze
Italian speaking and luxury hotel experienced Construction Manager – based in Florence (Firenze), Italy
This is a senior, highly visible role requiring a hands-on construction professional with proven Italian luxury-hospitality experience , rather than a general project-management background.
Location
Florence (Firenze), Italy
Travel
Throughout Italy
EU Citizenship Required
Our client is a leading global luxury hospitality group with an exceptional portfolio of hotels and resorts worldwide. They are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to oversee new-build and major renovation projects across Italy.
Based in Florence, the Construction Manager will provide hands-on oversight of multiple projects, working closely with ownership, architects, consultants, contractors, hotel operators, and local authorities to ensure projects are delivered to the highest standards of quality, schedule, budget, and luxury-brand expectations .
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee construction and major renovation projects from pre-construction through completion and handover.
- Manage contractors,
subcontractors, consultants, vendors, and other project stakeholders.
- Monitor construction progress, quality, schedules, budgets, contracts, and project risks.
- Participate in contractor selection, procurement, contract negotiation, variations, and claims.
- Conduct regular site inspections and construction meetings across Italy.
- Ensure compliance with Italian construction regulations, permitting requirements, and local authority procedures.
- Resolve construction issues and ensure projects remain on schedule and to specification.
- Provide clear reporting to senior management on progress, costs, risks, and key project issues.
Candidate Profile
- EU citizen – mandatory.
- Extensive hands-on experience managing large-scale luxury hotel construction and renovation projects in Italy .
- Proven track record delivering complex, high-value construction projects from start to finish.
- Strong kno