Dennis Zdenek Voves

Group Director of Engineering

Dennis Voves

Well-established Canadian/Czech expatriate, with excellent technical and professional management skills and proven experience in Czech, Russian, Central Asia, USA, Caribbean and Canadian hospitality property and project management.

Experience in implementation of energy efficiency systems, preventative maintenance, training and management of staff under hardship conditions, management of budget and execution of business plans. Provide resources and support to facilitate compliance with standards, pre-opening and opening for hotels, restaurants, and business complexes, including project management duties.

Execution of renovation projects within budget and time frame. Prepare feasibility studies for related engineering projects and assist Owners in appointments of consultants and contract negotiations, project direction of construction, quality control, cost control, general construction agreement negotiation. Approval of designs, tender, construction drawings, specification and equipment schedules. Manage all Consultants and contractors on the site and supervise the Works at all times to ensure that they comply with the documentation, program, and method statement.

Preparing phases for handover, taking part in commissioning process for all M&E systems, undertaking comprehensive snagging schedules, remedying snagging and defects prior to handover. Communicated Owners expectations to Management Company and to all third parties. Liaise with owners’ representatives, consultant design teams and construction teams during the project development and construction process leading up to soft opening or completion of renovation/refurbishment.