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Role Description

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.

• Manage all on-site PIP renovation design and construction activities to ensure compliance with franchise License Agreement.
• Provide design and construction expertise to IHG franchisees and their assigned design team members through all phases of their PIP projects.
• Lead and review the work of less experienced staff by providing mentoring, technical guidance, and/or training.
• Provide feedback to management and brand on product-related issues and recommendations for improvements.

Your day to day:

• Conduct PIP renovation visits/product assessments for existing hotel products seeking to License or re-License an IHG franchise agreement.
• Produce a comprehensive PIP narrative document that lists in detail the PIP renovation requirements.
• Conduct and manage onsite design and PIP scope meetings with ownership and all ensuing onsite renovation activities.
• Manage own yearly assigned travel budget and reconcile expenses monthly.
• Work with the mid-scale Development team and ownership prior to taking a deal to Franchise Approval Committee (FAC).
• Act as PIP department first level of appeal to franchisee/owner PIP waiver requests and timeline extension requests.
• Consult with franchisees, design professionals, and hotel owners to assist in the development of construction schedules.
• Review site plans to ensure compliance with applicable laws, company regulations, and brand standards.
• Effectively manage an assigned territory by evaluating and tracking progress of ongoing PIP project field activities.
• Manage the Salesforce project management system for executed projects for content and accuracy.
• Develop good franchisee/owner relations offering assistance as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Design, Construction Management, or a relevant field of work, or equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• AIA or ASID certifications preferred.
• CAD training and familiarity with CAD systems preferred.
• 5 to 7+ years of progressive work-related experience in design and/or architecture.
• Previous experience in the hotel industry or similar desired.
• Project Management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate supportive program details and negotiate effectively.
• Knowledge of brand standards and understanding of ADA requirements.
• Ability to read blueprints and knowledge of national building codes and Life Safety codes.
• Capability to write comprehensive, technical renovation documents.
• Ability to prioritize project details and manage time effectively.

Requirements

• Travel: 50%
• Location: Remote (Candidate must reside in Texas or Oklahoma)
• Salary range: $74,000.00 to $105,000.00
• Eligible for bonus pay (as applicable).

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off.
• Medical/dental/vision insurance.
• 401K and other benefits.