Construction continues on pace at Vee Quiva Hotel & Casino.

The exterior is completely enclosed and work is now focused on the interior and other finishing touches in anticipation of a July opening. Tutor Perini is the general contractor for the 70,000 SF, $135M project. Friedmutter Group is the architect.

Restaurants at Vee Quiva Hotel & Casino will include the Valley’s first Ditka’s. The steakhouse was founded by legendary Chicago Bears head coach Mike Ditka.

Other dining options will include; Fatburger, Panda Express and Los Reyes de la Torta among others. Los Reyes de la Torta is a West Valley favorite and was recently featured on an episode of Travel Channel’s Man vs. Food.

In addition to the restaurants, Vee Quiva Hotel & Casino will include a 90-room boutique hotel, 1,000-car parking garage, more than 950 slot machines, 36 table games, a state-of- the-art bingo room, several bars and lounges and a large multi-purpose entertainment venue.

The construction of Vee Quiva Hotel & Casino is the most recent update to the Gila River Casinos’ family of casinos. The new Lone Butte Casino was introduced in 2008 and the new Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino was introduced in 2009.

With opening day quickly approaching, Vee Quiva Hotel & Casino will hire hundreds at a job fair on March 26. Positions will be focused on food and beverage outlets. Up to 150 applicants will be hired on the 26th with many being offered positions the same day.

The job fair is scheduled from 10 a.m. to  7 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club Komatke Branch,  5047 W. Pecos Rd. in Laveen. Applicants are encouraged to bring their resume and photo identification for an interview.