Design & Technical Services Manager at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Alberta

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Sep, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Hotel Design, Project Management, Interior Design, Architectural Design, Building Codes, Cost Strategies, FF&E Specifications, Technical Services, Microsoft Office, Project Management Software, Sustainability, Strategic Thinking, Negotiation, Flexibility, Construction Quality, Stakeholder Engagement

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Company Description Join the Accor Group, an ecosystem of over 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations, in 110 countries. As one of our 5,000+ Corporate Heartists®, come pursue your passion to the vibrant rhythm of the hospitality industry. With us, your personality is valued, your opportunities for growth know no boundaries. Every action you take can have a positive and memorable impact on the experience of our customers, your colleagues, and also, on the planet, contributing to pioneering the art of responsible hospitality. Become a Heartist®, and let your heart guide you into a world where life pulses with passion. Job Description Are you passionate about hotel design and development? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where creativity meets technical precision? Accor is seeking a Manager, Design & Technical Services to lead the design interpretation, project management, and delivery of innovative hotel design concepts across our diverse portfolio. As the Manager, Design & Technical Services, you will play a key role in reviewing and assessing hotel design project opportunities, ensuring the design and operational feasibility of projects for potential Accor’s involvement. From concept through to completion, you’ll oversee the project journey, you will guide owning companies and their appointed consultants through to project completion. Manage and oversee the end to end project management process to ensure the Accor standards are met, project deadlines and opportunities are met and utilising company tools and system to track and report status. Work closely with various stakeholders, including company owners, internal stakeholders and external consultants to ensure design solutions and project efficiency are met. Ensuring compliance with brand standards and operational effectiveness by reviewing documentation and facilitating the appropriate process. Develop property improvement plans, cost and development strategies. Develop and articulate conceptual design ideas and brand guidelines, effectively presenting and convincing stakeholders and property owners. Oversee and support prototyping processes (e.g., Mock-Up Rooms, FF&E), providing recommendations on construction quality and workmanship to ensure compliance with Brand and Product Standards prior to completion. Partner with the Project team throughout construction and the pre-opening phase, including defect inspections and resolution of handover issues. Qualifications What we need from you: Minimum 8 years’ experience specialising in Hotel Hospitality Project Design / Project Management. Australian industry experience is mandatory. A strong foundation in interior, architectural design and refurbishment, with solid knowledge of local Building Codes & Standards. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Construction, or Project Management. Strong project management skills. Strong business acumen and strategic thinking relative to business. Ability to present, negotiate and be flexible when appropriate. Ability to read and interpret interior, architectural, engineering and mechanical, and construction drawings. Strong knowledge in Interior Finishes, cost strategies and FF&E specifications. Knowledge in technical services. Proficient in using Microsoft Office, scheduling, project and database management software (e.g. Powerpoint, Adobe, Bluebeam, Aconex, Procore) Knowledgeable about innovation, sustainability and trends both in and outside of industry. Flexibility in working hours and the ability to travel frequently. Must be based in Sydney. Additional Information We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. Suitably experienced and qualified applicants who currently have full working rights in Australia will only be considered. Candidate screening and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of the advertisement. Accor reserves the right to close applications for the position prior to the advertised date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

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Responsibilities

Lead the design interpretation, project management, and delivery of innovative hotel design concepts. Oversee the project journey from concept through to completion, ensuring compliance with brand standards and operational effectiveness.