Design Manager

Location: Buffalo Lodging Associates, LLC Corporate Office, 3000 Davenport Ave #101, Canton, MA 02021

Buffalo Lodging Associates (BLA) is searching for a qualified Architectural & Design Manager familiar with all aspects of architectural programming, building codes, conceptual architectural design, interior design, and ability to utilize computer-aided design (CAD) systems for hospitality development and renovation. 

 Responsibilities:

• Create construction documents for prototypical renovations for brand review, bidding, and construction
• Administer various design transition meetings and coordinate all reviews for due diligence items accounted for, not accounted for, and/or not needed; communicate this information in various report formats to capital programs leaders
• Review shop drawings for prototypical renovations
• Create & manage master catalogue of CAD files for all BLA owned hotels
• Draw and catalogue base plans for all BLA owned hotels which do not currently have CAD drawings on file
• Assist with the hiring and management of designers, architects, engineers during custom design projects
• Coordinate building permit applications
• Responsible for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) surveys and supplemental drawings for required corrective action
• Assist with due diligence reports and site approvals
• Assist Leadership Committee during design scheme selection
• Maintain design checklist in preparation for transition to construction
• Supplement prototypical designs with project-specific design adjustments
• Review and approve finish selections proposed by third-party designers & architects
• Verify that design and code requirements have been defined by the project team and have been indicated on the design documents. Code requirements include life safety and building codes
• Conduct a high-level review of the design documents (drawings & specifications) to assess compliance with Owner’s Standards, Design Requirements, and the approved programmed criteria
• Site planning/civil coordination with Brand Hotel

What We Look For: 

• Bachelor’s or Associates degree or commensurate experience in a related field.
• 5 years of experience in architectural CAD systems (ie. Autodesk, Revit, etc.) is required
• 5 years of experience with hotel renovations and/or new development
• Familiarity with Lumian rendering software a plus
• Proficiency in development of construction documents
• Ability to coordinate brand specifications/PIP requirements
• Knowledge of Marriott’s LOBO & Hilton’s ProjectHub design platforms
• Some travel to hotel sites is required

What we Offer:

At Buffalo Lodging, we are committed to keeping our most important assets – our employees – healthy, happy and productive. To achieve this, we offer a variety of benefits including the following:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Competitive 401 (k) Retirement Savings Plan with Generous Employer Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Hotel Discounts – for You, Your Friends and Family
• Monthly Employee Appreciation Activities & Events
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Salary range $65-95k