Job description for Head of Construction at Rentaved
We're Looking for Head of Construction
A Head of Construction is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing construction strategy, delivery and performance across Rentaved’s hospitality developments. The role leads the construction function from planning and procurement through execution, completion and handover, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards of quality, cost and schedule.
Key Responsibilities
- Construction Leadership: Lead and oversee all construction activities across hospitality developments, from pre-construction and procurement through execution and handover.
- Project Delivery: Establish construction strategies, monitor progress and ensure delivery against approved scope, budget, programme and quality standards.
- Cost & Commercial Control: Oversee construction budgets, cost planning, forecasting, variations and commercial performance, with a strong focus on cost efficiency.
- Contractor Management: Lead the selection, appointment and performance management of contractors, consultants and key project partners.
- Team Leadership: Build and lead high-performing construction teams, including Project Managers, Site Managers and relevant technical functions.
- Quality & Technical Oversight: Ensure construction works meet design intent, technical requirements, hospitality standards and applicable regulations.
- Risk & Problem Solving: Identify construction risks, resolve critical issues and implement recovery strategies to keep projects on track.
- Stakeholder Management: Work closely with senior management, designers, consultants, contractors and other stakeholders to drive effective decision-making and project delivery.
- Compliance & Safety: Ensure all construction activities comply with applicable building regulations, permits, health and safety requirements and company standards.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or a related field.
- Experience: 10+ years of construction experience, with a proven track record in senior construction, project management or development roles.
- Hospitality Experience: Strong experience in hotel, resort, luxury residential or other high-end hospitality developments is highly preferred.
- Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of construction methodologies, architectural and MEP coordination, procurement, contracts and project controls.
- Commercial Acumen: Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, evaluate costs, control variations and drive cost efficiency.
- Leadership: Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, contractors and consultants across complex development projects.
- Project Management: Strong knowledge of project scheduling, risk management, reporting and construction management systems.
- Communication: Excellent English communication skills with the ability to work effectively with international and local stakeholders.
Why Join Rentaved?
Build Something That Matters
Join an international development company creating distinctive boutique hospitality destinations in one of Indonesia’s most dynamic markets.
Lead from the Ground Up
Take ownership of construction strategy and execution, working across design, procurement, contractors and delivery to turn ambitious concepts into exceptional built assets.
Work in Nuanu, Bali
Be part of Nuanu, a 44-hectare creative city bringing together hospitality, real estate, culture and innovation in Bali.
International Exposure, Real Responsibility
Work closely with international leadership, consultants and development partners while having genuine influence over key construction and commercial decisions.
Shape the Construction Function
Help build and strengthen the construction function within a growing development platform—not simply manage one project, but help establish the standards, processes and culture for future developments.
High Ownership. High Impact.
We are looking for a hands-on construction leader who thrives in a fast-moving environment, takes ownership of challenges and is motivated by seeing complex projects move from vision to reality.
