ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Job Number25145232
Job CategoryGlobal Design
LocationDubai Area Office, Central Park Towers Level 12, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates, 213111
ScheduleFull Time
Located Remotely?N
Position Type Management

POSITION SUMMARY

The Manager Design Premium & Select MEA will report to the Sr Director Premium & Select MEA. The Manager Design P&S MEA manages design on projects, which include managed, franchised and company-owned hotels, to ensure quality control, brand compliance and operational acceptability.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledgeable about innovation & trends both in- and outside of industry
• Good business acumen
• Problem solving & creative solution skills
• Ability to build strong working relationships mainly in the organization
• Customer service skills
• Ability to negotiate and be flexible when appropriate
• Strong organizational and time management 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 and comfortable using architectural software, (e.g., viewing dwgs, Bluebeam, Adobe).

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION:

• 4 year undergraduate degree in Architecture or related design discipline.
• Architectural license preferred.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Feasibility Analysis
• Coordinate Criteria/Facilities programs for assigned projects.
• Responsible for ongoing support, tracking and reporting of pre-signing project pipeline.
• Promote the services of Global Design MEA and Marriott brands to Owners and Franchisees
• Participate in site visits/market surveys to develop better understanding of site.
• Provide design reviews and solutions for pre-signed projects working closely with Development, Feasibility and CLS.
• Knowledge Management
• Maintain working knowledge of brand design, standards and evolving design direction.
• Departmental Functions
• Contribute and assist in maintenance and improvement of brand standards.
• Assist with development and implementation of a customized, efficient process for roll-out of prototype-based brands.
• Assists more senior associates in achieving business results by:
• Identifying opportunities to enhance the effectiveness of business processes.
• Recognizing and celebrating team successes.
• Achieving results against budget within scope of responsibility.
• Design and Project Management
• Manage services and scheduled deliverables
• Manage design consultants, their proposals, contracts and invoicing to project objectives.
• Provide project design quality assurance services for projects of appropriate scope and complexity, including HDC approval, TSA contracts, plan review, construction observation and turnover.
• Actively contribute to documenting, maintaining, administering and improving the processes for delivering services.
• Ensure the selection and development of building products relevant to the brand specifications.
• Maintain working knowledge of brand design, standards and evolving design direction.
• Compile and provide continent input/expertise on brand initiatives, working closely with Global Design Strategies.
• Provide design reviews and solutions for feasibility projects working closely with Development, Feasibility and LPO.
• Coordinate Criteria/Facilities programs for assigned projects.
• Responsible for ongoing support, tracking and reporting of feasibility project pipeline.
• 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 surveys to develop better understanding of site/market demands.
• Contribute to creation of the project budget and manage to that project budget.
• Assist with development and implementation of a customized, efficient process for roll-out of prototype-based brands.
• Financial and Accounting Management
• Work closely with Global Design Accounting to manage projects within approved budgets.
• Owner Relations
• Develop and maintain strong, mutually beneficial, trust-based business relationships with owners and franchisees to assure customer satisfaction and promote repeat business.
• Others
• Perform other duties as appropriate and assigned by supervisor or department head.
• Comply with Marriott Hotel Holding GmbH & Marriott International Hotels Limited Regional Office policies and procedures

The Manager Design provides support in design analysis and evaluation and is responsible for projects of appropriate scope and complexity.

• Language requirements: High proficiency (speaking, reading, and writing) in English and Arabic is required. Advanced skills in another language is desirable
• Travel Requirements: There is 40% business travel required