Job Description:
Job Summary
This position is responsible for supporting the architectural needs of the Design & Construction Department for the organization's branded hotels.
Essential Job Functions:
- Review architectural plans, specifications, and design submittals for franchise renovation projects, new construction, and conversion properties.
- Conduct Property Improvement Plan (PIP) site visits for new and existing properties.
- Write Property Improvement Plan (PIP) based on site visits and Brand design standards.
- Oversees junior team members or consultants in completion of work
- Develops documents and processes to streamline workload and improve team output
- Independently able to problem solve and make time critical decisions
- Provide conceptual designs for renovation of existing properties, PIP projects, and potential new construction projects.
- Provide support to Franchisees and their outside consultants by communicating clearly and concisely as it pertains to the D&C Design Guidelines and Brand Standards.
- Manage multiple projects at one time at various stages of development
- Manage and understand multiple Brands with unique requirements and apply the correct standards to each project accordingly.
- Provide graphic media (renderings, sketches, diagrams, etc) for architectural enhancements using Bluebeam, Photoshop, or Sketch-Up.
- Maintain and update prototype plans and specification manuals.
- Familiar with and apply Brand standards to projects.
- Coordinate with multiple other departments and personnel to align Brand interests for property development.
- Develop various design solutions that addresses the organization's required design/operational programs.
- Perform site visits to hotels under construction to review compliance with approved plans, device and fixture locations, and general compliance with documents and prototype standards.
Education & Experience
Minimum Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree required in Architecture.
Minimum Experience:
- 8-10 years in commercial architecture.
- Experience with hospitality, multi family, and retail projects preferred.
- Architecture Licensure preferred but not required
Minimum Skill Requirements:
- Proficient in AutoCAD
- Proficient in Bluebeam and Adobe Acrobat software
- Capable of using digital photography equipment and photo modification software (Photoshop).
- Proficient in 3D computer programs such as Sketch-up & Revit.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
- Has managerial skills needed to direct temporary workers or interns.
- Work is analytical, non-standard and widely varied, requiring the interpretation and application of a variety of policies and procedures. Analytic ability and inductive thinking are required for the application of multiple, technical activities. Problem solving involves identification and analysis of diverse issues.
- Makes analytical decisions; supervision is present to establish and review broad objectives relative to basic position duties or divisional responsibilities. Independent judgment is required to study previously established, often partially relevant guidelines; plan for various interrelated activities; and coordinate such activities within a work unit /division or while completing a project.
- Responds to or handles unfamiliar situations.
- Has intermediate knowledge of theories and practices of a professional field. This level of skill is typically reserved for an individual with a four-year degree, or a high-level vocational skill demonstrated by a number of years of on-the- position experience (i.e., management). Writes reports using technical data requiring considerable interpretation, developing new methods and procedures. Frequently applies knowledge to practical issues and problems.
- Solves problems that involve identification and analysis of diverse problems; answers are usually found by reviewing standard technical manuals and administrative procedures and modifying them for unusual situations. Guidance is usually provided on what sources to review and solutions are reviewed before acceptance.
- Completes work that requires using original and creative thinking to develop new, moderately complex results. The results generally impact several work groups, a large project or an extended customer base.
- Applies established technology solutions and makes recommendations for use of technology to improve individual or small work group efficiency and effectiveness.
- Serves as a lead project team member checking the work of others. An employee in this position may be responsible for training of new team members. Work is typical in nature with occasional situations requiring new solutions.
- Requires regular contacts to carry out programs and to explain non-specialized matter or occasional contacts with officials at higher levels on matters requiring cooperation, explanation and persuasion.
- Requires regular external contacts to carry out organization programs and to explain non- specialized matters. Position requires contacts with customers or the public which usually involve regular sales, service, or business relationships but where the primary responsibility for resolving difficulties lies with someone else.
Physical Requirements:
- Fluctuating travel demands, including overnight, travel may be up to 50% of the time.
- Must be able to fly frequently and drive rental cars to and from projects.
- Working conditions of the position are a normal office situation
- May work alone or closely with others.
- Work is completed sitting at a desk or table with intermittently standing and stooping.
- May be required to do light lifting or carrying.
- Capable of working in a fast paced environment and in stressful situations.
- Must respond to multiple task interruptions and still provide service to internal and external customers in a professional and courteous manner.
- May be required to walk, sit and/or stand for long periods of time.
- Requires good hearing.
- Requires good near and distant vision.
- Requires distinguishing colors and/or depth perception.
