Architectural Design Manager

Marriott International is a hospitality company with more than 3,900 properties around the world. Marriot International opened its first hotel in 1957 and operates franchises worldwide. The company’s headquarters is based in Maryland and employees nearly 200,000 people worldwide. The company was founded by J. Willard and Alice Marriott in 1927 by opening a root beer stand in Washington D.C.

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

* Provide conceptual design studies and sketch plans. * Supervise, direct, motivate and train assigned staff. * 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 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. * Assist in negotiation and implementation of design and design changes subsequent to project approval for all projects.

* Education/Experience: * 4 year undergraduate degree in Architecture or related design discipline. * Minimum 8 years experience preferably in hospitality. * Architectural license preferred. * 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).