SENIOR MANAGER DESIGN

Job Number Job Category Global Design Location Mexico Regional Office, Ejercito Nacional No.
350 Suite 4C, Mexico City, MÉX, Mexico VIEW ON MAP Schedule Full-Time Located Remotely? N Relocation? N Position Type Management POSITION SUMMARY Manages design on projects, which include managed, franchised and company-owned hotels, to ensure quality control, brand compliance, operational acceptability and adherence.
EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS Manage services to scheduled deliverables.
May supervise, direct, motivate and train assigned staff.
Manage design consultants, their proposals, contracts and invoicing to project objectives.
May manage proper organizational structure, staff selection, performance management, salary administration, career planning, and staff budget.
Responsible for documenting, maintaining, administering and improving the processes for delivering services.
Ensure the selection and development of building products relevant to the brand specifications.
Coordinate Criteria/Facilities programs for assigned projects.
Manage selling the brand and design and negotiation of project to the external customer.
Provide information, interpretation and guidance daily to outside owners/franchisees as well as internal/design/construction staff for adapting brand standards to specific projects.
Manage project communication to owners, franchisees, internal project stakeholders and disciplines.
Participate in site visit/market survey to develop better understanding of site/market demands.
Contribute to creation of the project budget and manage to that project budget.
Champion region-specific initiatives alone or in tandem with peers depending on growth and region needs.
Develops and maintains liaison with all appropriate divisions and departments.
Provides project updates using tools to track and report status.
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 Strategic thinking relative to the business  Strong written & verbal communications skills Strong project management skills.
Ability to read and interpret architectural, engineering and mechanical drawings Knowledge of FF&E specifications Proficient in using Microsoft Office, scheduling, project & database mgmt.
software (e.
., Microsoft Project, AutoCad, Bluebeam, Adobe).
Education/Experience.
4-year degree in Architecture or related design discipline preferred Minimum 8 years progressive experience in architecture at a design firm for large commercial or hospitality projects.
An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Interior Design license preferred.
Minimum requirement of 10 years in the Hospitality sector.
Minimum requirement of 5 years in the Hospitality (commercial) Luxury segment.
Bi-literate in Spanish is required, Portuguese speaking a plus.
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