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Project Manager
Role summary
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The Project Manager is expected to plan, coordinate and deliver resort projects from initiation through completion, ensuring quality, timelines, budgets and safety standards are maintained. Typical requirements include proven project management experience, preferably in hospitality, construction, engineering or property development; strong budgeting, scheduling and vendor-management skills; and familiarity with project documentation and local regulations. A degree or professional qualification in engineering, construction, business or a related field may be preferred. The candidate should communicate confidently with owners, contractors, department heads and senior management, manage multiple priorities, solve problems efficiently and maintain Marriott and Ritz-Carlton service standards. Experience working in a remote island resort or multicultural environment would be an advantage.
Can I work in the Maldives?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Employer quota and work permit, paid by the employer; some roles are being reserved for Maldivians (2027 to 2030).
Watch for: Cashier jobs are reserved for Maldivians from February 2027; guest relations, tour guides, dive instructors, housekeeping, HR and front office managers follow by about 2030.
Official source: Ministry of Economic Development: Regulation on Foreign Employment. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the Maldives
Usual for the Maldives, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | On the island; shared for line staff |
|---|---|
| Meals | Full board |
| Flights | Joining flight and a yearly home ticket |
| Service charge | At least 10%, shared equally by all staff (by law); about USD 250 to 1,000+ a month, more at top resorts |
| Contract | 1 to 2 years; probation 3 months at most |
| Leave | 30 days |
| Income tax | 0% below about USD 3,900 a month, then 5.5% to 15% |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
Working in the Maldives
Who can work there by passport, what a job usually includes, and island life.
About The Ritz-Carlton Maldives Fari Islands
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands is a luxury island resort operated by Marriott International in the North Malé Atoll. The property combines private villas, high-end dining, wellness facilities, water activities and personalized Ritz-Carlton service. Its setting includes a private island, surrounding lagoon and access to the Fari Islands community. Employees work in an international hospitality environment serving affluent leisure travelers and coordinating with multiple operational departments. As part of Marriott International, the resort follows global standards for guest service, safety, sustainability, training and professional conduct. Resort employees commonly receive benefits such as staff accommodation, meals, transportation or travel support, medical coverage and opportunities within Marriott’s global network, although exact benefits depend on the employment contract and position.