Architecture and Construction Design Manager(HQ)

Job Number 22065911
Job Category Global Design
Location Marriott International HQ, 10400 Fernwood Road, Bethesda, Maryland, United States VIEW ON MAP
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? Y
Relocation? N
Position Type Management


JOB SUMMARY

 

Provide content leadership on projects, which include managed, franchised and company-owned hotels, to ensure quality control, brand compliance, operational acceptability and adherence.

 

EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

 

• Provide conceptual design studies and sketch plans and criteria/facilities programs for projects as required.
• Supervise, direct, motivate and train assigned staff and outside consultants as necessary.
• Seek methods to improve processes.
• Provide information, interpretation and guidance to outside owners as well as internal design and construction staff for adapting Brand standards to specific projects.
• Assist in negotiation and implementation of design and design changes subsequent to project approval for all projects and track changes to projects in database.
• Research, identify, negotiate and contract outsource professional consultants as well as temporary consultants on a project basis.
• Train employees and outside consultants.
• Coordinate and review outside consultant their proposals, contracts and invoicing.
• Report status of projects to supervisor on a regular basis.
• Contribute and assist in maintenance and improvement of brand standards.
• Represent department both externally and internally.

 

CANDIDATE PROFILE

 

Key Skills/Requirements:

• Knowledgeable about innovation & trends both in & outside of industry
• Strong business acumen
• Problem solving & creative solution skills
• Ability to build strong working relationships
• Customer service skills
• Ability to negotiate and be flexible when appropriate
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, engineering and mechanical drawings
• Multiple project management skills
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office, scheduling, project & database mgmt. software (e.g., Microsoft Project, AutoCad, Bluebeam, Adobe).          

 

Education/Experience:

• 4-year undergraduate degree in Architecture or related design discipline preferred.
• Minimum 6 years experience in architecture at a design firm for large commercial or hospitality projects.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Architectural license preferred.

This position requires proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 prior to the first date of employment, subject to applicable law. If you are offered employment, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation request is received and approved.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.