Co-project manage, along with Design Review Manager,
an assigned territory of franchised Property Improvement Plan (PIP) renovation
projects. Serve as recognized architectural, design and construction expert
for a segment of mid-scale IHG brand hotels.
style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Responsibilities include managing all on-site PIP renovation
design and construction activities to ensure compliance or non-compliance
with franchise License Agreement, including conformance with any associated PIP,
Plan Review and FF&E submittals, and brand standards, including life safety
and ADA requirements. Provide design, construction expertise and assistance
to IHG franchisees and their assigned design team members through all phases
of their PIP projects, including working out design / construction solutions
as project field conditions arise, thus ensuring timely and successful
completion of projects while promoting Great Hotels Guests
Love.
style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;">May lead and review the work of less
experienced staff by providing mentoring, technical guidance and/or training
in daily activities. From time to time provide feedback to management and brand
on product related issues / recommendations
for improvements.
Your day
to day
- Property Improvement Plan (PIP) renovation projects –
Conduct PIP renovation visits / product assessments for existing hotel product
seeking to License or re-License an IHG franchise agreement. Inspections include
a thorough walk of the hotel assessing the hotel’s architecture and design
for appropriateness in today’s market, condition of current product,
and conformance to brand and life safety standards and building codes.
Produce a comprehensive PIP narrative document that lists in detail the PIP
renovation requirements, which after its completion, will help drive Guest hotel
scores as well as revenues. Conduct and manage onsite design and PIP scope
meetings with ownership and all ensuing onsite renovation activities over
a 12-24 month period to ensure hotel compliance with the PIP, including its
timely completion and conformance to approved plans, brand standards
and building codes. - Manage own yearly
assigned travel budget. Consultant must reconcile expenses on a monthly
basis. -
style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;">Proactively work with the mid-scale
Development team and ownership prior to taking a deal to Franchise Approval
Committee (FAC) to work through scope of work, design issues, and renovation
timelines to better improve success rate for FAC approval and License execution
for new build and PIP conversions. -
style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Act as PIP department first level of appeal
to franchisee/owner PIP waiver requests and timeline extension requests.
Negotiate PIP issues and work out all PIP project details to set the PIP scope
of work and its timeline for completion. Determine when to recommend to the PIP
manager to place slow moving projects, or projects that are not otherwise
in compliance with their PIP requirements, into PIP default.
Work out viable plans and strategies, where possible, to get hotels through
the PIP process in a timely manner. -
style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Consult with franchisees, design professionals and hotel
owners to assist in the development of construction schedules for Property
Improvement Plan (PIP) renovation hotel projects. Review site plans to ensure
compliance with applicable laws, company regulations and brand standards,
and comment on required changes or improvements to such
plans. -
style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;">Effectively manage an assigned
territory by evaluating and tracking progress all ongoing PIP project field
activities, prepare written reports and/or summaries for management as needed.
Manage the Salesforce project management system for executed projects
for content and accuracy of input for assigned
projects. - Owner Relations –
Consultant must develop good franchisee/owner relations offering assistance
as needed within reason. Consultant is responsible for addressing design
and construction or PIP waiver requests from ownership. Consultant is expected
to offer design solutions to problems and be ready to recommend known design
professionals to assist franchisee upon request or as Consultant feels
necessary
What
we need from you
- Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Design,
Construction Management, or a relevant field of work, or an equivalent
combination of education and work related experience.
AIA or ASID certifications preferred. CAD training and familiarity with CAD
systems also preferred. - 5 to 7+ years
progressive work-related experience in design and/or architecture,
with demonstrated technical proficiency related to the position. Previous
experience in the hotel industry or similar desired. Project Management
skills. - Demonstrate
project management experience in organizing, planning and executing complex,
large-scale projects from conception through
implementation. - Demonstrate
effective verbal and written communication skills for the purpose of providing
information to clients, vendors, senior management and staff. Demonstrated
ability to communicate supportive program details (presentation, analysis)
to present a persuasive argument or to effectively negotiate a position.
Must be able to communicate both orally and in writing with PCs, architects,
designers and contractors and clearly explain specific requirements for active
projects. Demonstrated ability to write comprehensive, detailed plan reviews
explaining Brand standards and Life Safety Requirements as follow up to project
submittals. - Demonstrate
knowledge of brand standards and full understanding of the differences in
the various brand standards. Demonstrate a clear understanding of ADA
requirements and Company Life Safety Requirements. Must maintain a working
knowledge of all requirements described in each brand standards
manual. - Demonstrate
ability to read blueprints including architectural, mechanical, plumbing,
sprinkler systems and electrical drawings and knowledge of national building
codes and Life Safety codes. -
style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Must be capable of writing and typing a comprehensive,
technical renovation document (within a specific template) describing
the required PIP scope of work that will become part of a franchisee’s License
Agreement. - Demonstrate
ability to remain current with construction trends, code requirements and design
through participating in annual continuing education
classes. - Demonstrate
ability to effectively prioritize project details and manage time usage to track
active renovation, conversion and new development properties, and to determine
if plans have been submitted in a timely manner. Must make immediate time
available to return telephone calls and work with franchisees when problems
arise regarding project development, Brand standards or vendor-related
issues.
Travel – 50%
style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Location – This role can be remotely
based in these states or metropolitan cities: MA, NY, NJ, PA, MD, VA,
Chicago, Detroit or Cleveland. **Candidate must reside in a major U.S. city
and must be within 1 hour proximity to a major
US airport**
The
salary range for this role is $95,000.00 to $115,000.00.
This role is also eligible for bonus pay (as applicable). We offer
a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off,
medical/dental/vision insurance, 401K, and other benefits
to employees.
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