Design Manager-Spec Writer
Company Name:
Marriott International
Design Manager-Spec Writer
It's a powerful feeling, to belong. It's inspiring people to do more than they thought they could. It's leading the way by rolling up your sleeves to accomplish a common goal. It's taking a passion and turning it into your vision. Belonging is what it feels like to work at Marriott. If this sounds like the place for you, join us.
The Marriott International HQ located at 10400 Fernwood Road, Bethesda, Maryland,20817 4s currently hiring a
Design Manager-Spec Writer.
CLS Band Generic Position Summary
As a member of the professional staff, contributes specialized knowledge and skill in a discipline (e.g. Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Information Resources, Operations Planning & Support, Sales & Marketing) area to support team and/or department business objectives. Generally works under limited supervision, but within established guidelines, producing and analyzing more complex business information to assist in the decision making process.
Specific Job Summary
Provide design quality assurance and design management services on new build and conversion projects including managed, franchised and company-owned hotels, to ensure brand compliance and operational acceptability.
Marriott International offers you the opportunity to find the hospitality job and career journey that's right for you. With more than 1100 managed properties and 18 brands you'll find us in your neighborhood and in more than 74 countries across the globe. Find Your World(TM) at Marriott.
CLS Generic Expected Contributions
Performs more complex quantitative and qualitative analysis for business processes and/or projects. Often manages small projects, business processes or parts of larger ones.
Responds to, solves and makes decisions on more complex/non-routine business requests with limited to moderate risk.
Responsible for own work and contributing to team, department and/or business results. May direct work of non-management staff.
Assists more senior associates in achieving business results by: - identifying opportunities to enhance the effectiveness of business processes.
- providing training and technical guidance to less senior staff, where appropriate, and serving as point-of-contact for problem resolution.
- participating in setting department operating plans.
- recognizing and celebrating team successes.
- achieving results against budget within scope of responsibility.
Demonstrates an awareness of personal strengths and areas for improvement and acts independently to improve and increase skills and knowledge.
Performs other duties as appropriate.
Specific Expected Contributions
Supervise, direct, motivate, and train assigned staff and outside consultants as necessary.
Track and maintain project data and milestones utilizing a database tool.
Represent department to both external and internal clients and foster positive and mutually beneficial relationships.
Provide technical reviews of drawings and other submittals from owners or franchisees for franchised or managed projects to ensure conformance with brand design standards, including: o franchise approval (pre-development committee site plan review)
o preliminary design approval
o construction document approval
o FF&E specifications, materials, and finishes
Provide conceptual design studies, sketch plans, and criteria/facilities programs for projects as required.
Apply design talent to problem solving design exercises to achieve cost efficient results that align with the brand standards and the brand strategy.
Participate in applying lessons learned from prior projects to current/future projects.
Communicate and coordinate with internal disciplines to ensure the integration of relevant input in project reviews.
Coordinate review/approval (with participation from appropriate disciplines) of variances from brand standards requested by owners due to specific project circumstances.
Provide information, interpretation, and guidance to outside owners and their consultants, as well as internal design and construction staff, for adapting brand standards to specific projects.
Lead conversion scope site visits and prepare Property Improvement Plans (PIPs).
Maintain and update project review templates and quality control checklists.
Prepare recommendations for design changes to address customer satisfaction data, operational concerns, brand initiatives, and development strategies.
Assist Product Development team in the maintenance and development of brand prototype documentation. Assist in value engineering proposals and subsequent design guide revisions.
Maintain clear communication with all department management levels and advise/consult on sensitive owner or project issues.
Assist with quantity take-off's and bills of materials for all FF&E items to support the procurement process
Potential Travel: US / Canada - Up to 30% travel is anticipated for this position
Manage time allocation on projects in accordance with specific project budgets, deadlines, and/or direction established by Senior Management.
Reports to Senior Managers / Directors for policy guidance, methods, and systems support matters. Supports Senior Managers / Directors in monitoring, reviewing, and expediting drawing submittals.
CLS Generic Candidate Profile
Successful candidates should possess knowledge and experience and demonstrate strong leadership and relationship skills as follows:
Generally a professional position with specific knowledge in a discipline (e.g., Accounting, Human Resources, Information Resources). College degree and/or relevant experience required.
Specific Candidate Profile
4-year undergraduate degree in Architecture or related design discipline from an accredited college or university.
A minimum of 6-8 years of progressive experience in architectural design at a design firm for large commercial or hospitality projects.
A minimum of 6-8 years of experience in the preparation and coordination of architectural construction documents and coordination of consultants.
Excellent oral and written communication skills / excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to work well in a high volume, fast-paced environment as a member of a collaborative team
Good architectural design skills, technical and project management skills.
Good business judgment and creative problem solving attributes.
Good conceptual design/freehand sketching and/or digital presentation abilities.
Computer skills: electronic mark-up software, word processing, spreadsheet, database, CAD.
To submit your application for this job, please go to: https://marriott.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en
Marriott International is consistently recognized as an employer of choice around the globe by FORTUNE and Working Mother magazines, DiversityInc, Great Places to Work Institute, and the CRF institute among others. Visit our newsroom to learn more: news.marriott.com
Connect and network online with us:
www.facebook.com/marriottjobsandcareers
www.twitter.com/marriottcareers
www.linkedin.com/company/marriott-international
www.weibo.com/marriottcareers
Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Marriott International
Design Manager-Spec Writer
It's a powerful feeling, to belong. It's inspiring people to do more than they thought they could. It's leading the way by rolling up your sleeves to accomplish a common goal. It's taking a passion and turning it into your vision. Belonging is what it feels like to work at Marriott. If this sounds like the place for you, join us.
The Marriott International HQ located at 10400 Fernwood Road, Bethesda, Maryland,20817 4s currently hiring a
Design Manager-Spec Writer.
CLS Band Generic Position Summary
As a member of the professional staff, contributes specialized knowledge and skill in a discipline (e.g. Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Information Resources, Operations Planning & Support, Sales & Marketing) area to support team and/or department business objectives. Generally works under limited supervision, but within established guidelines, producing and analyzing more complex business information to assist in the decision making process.
Specific Job Summary
Provide design quality assurance and design management services on new build and conversion projects including managed, franchised and company-owned hotels, to ensure brand compliance and operational acceptability.
Marriott International offers you the opportunity to find the hospitality job and career journey that's right for you. With more than 1100 managed properties and 18 brands you'll find us in your neighborhood and in more than 74 countries across the globe. Find Your World(TM) at Marriott.
CLS Generic Expected Contributions
Performs more complex quantitative and qualitative analysis for business processes and/or projects. Often manages small projects, business processes or parts of larger ones.
Responds to, solves and makes decisions on more complex/non-routine business requests with limited to moderate risk.
Responsible for own work and contributing to team, department and/or business results. May direct work of non-management staff.
Assists more senior associates in achieving business results by: - identifying opportunities to enhance the effectiveness of business processes.
- providing training and technical guidance to less senior staff, where appropriate, and serving as point-of-contact for problem resolution.
- participating in setting department operating plans.
- recognizing and celebrating team successes.
- achieving results against budget within scope of responsibility.
Demonstrates an awareness of personal strengths and areas for improvement and acts independently to improve and increase skills and knowledge.
Performs other duties as appropriate.
Specific Expected Contributions
Supervise, direct, motivate, and train assigned staff and outside consultants as necessary.
Track and maintain project data and milestones utilizing a database tool.
Represent department to both external and internal clients and foster positive and mutually beneficial relationships.
Provide technical reviews of drawings and other submittals from owners or franchisees for franchised or managed projects to ensure conformance with brand design standards, including: o franchise approval (pre-development committee site plan review)
o preliminary design approval
o construction document approval
o FF&E specifications, materials, and finishes
Provide conceptual design studies, sketch plans, and criteria/facilities programs for projects as required.
Apply design talent to problem solving design exercises to achieve cost efficient results that align with the brand standards and the brand strategy.
Participate in applying lessons learned from prior projects to current/future projects.
Communicate and coordinate with internal disciplines to ensure the integration of relevant input in project reviews.
Coordinate review/approval (with participation from appropriate disciplines) of variances from brand standards requested by owners due to specific project circumstances.
Provide information, interpretation, and guidance to outside owners and their consultants, as well as internal design and construction staff, for adapting brand standards to specific projects.
Lead conversion scope site visits and prepare Property Improvement Plans (PIPs).
Maintain and update project review templates and quality control checklists.
Prepare recommendations for design changes to address customer satisfaction data, operational concerns, brand initiatives, and development strategies.
Assist Product Development team in the maintenance and development of brand prototype documentation. Assist in value engineering proposals and subsequent design guide revisions.
Maintain clear communication with all department management levels and advise/consult on sensitive owner or project issues.
Assist with quantity take-off's and bills of materials for all FF&E items to support the procurement process
Potential Travel: US / Canada - Up to 30% travel is anticipated for this position
Manage time allocation on projects in accordance with specific project budgets, deadlines, and/or direction established by Senior Management.
Reports to Senior Managers / Directors for policy guidance, methods, and systems support matters. Supports Senior Managers / Directors in monitoring, reviewing, and expediting drawing submittals.
CLS Generic Candidate Profile
Successful candidates should possess knowledge and experience and demonstrate strong leadership and relationship skills as follows:
Generally a professional position with specific knowledge in a discipline (e.g., Accounting, Human Resources, Information Resources). College degree and/or relevant experience required.
Specific Candidate Profile
4-year undergraduate degree in Architecture or related design discipline from an accredited college or university.
A minimum of 6-8 years of progressive experience in architectural design at a design firm for large commercial or hospitality projects.
A minimum of 6-8 years of experience in the preparation and coordination of architectural construction documents and coordination of consultants.
Excellent oral and written communication skills / excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to work well in a high volume, fast-paced environment as a member of a collaborative team
Good architectural design skills, technical and project management skills.
Good business judgment and creative problem solving attributes.
Good conceptual design/freehand sketching and/or digital presentation abilities.
Computer skills: electronic mark-up software, word processing, spreadsheet, database, CAD.
To submit your application for this job, please go to: https://marriott.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en
Marriott International is consistently recognized as an employer of choice around the globe by FORTUNE and Working Mother magazines, DiversityInc, Great Places to Work Institute, and the CRF institute among others. Visit our newsroom to learn more: news.marriott.com
Connect and network online with us:
www.facebook.com/marriottjobsandcareers
www.twitter.com/marriottcareers
www.linkedin.com/company/marriott-international
www.weibo.com/marriottcareers
Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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