DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, youre in the right place. DLR Group's Design team has an opening for a Project Manager to help lead our National Hospitality Sector practice in Kansas City. We operate within a hybrid work model, supporting flexibility between office time and work from home. Position Summary: As a Project Manager for the Hospitality Sector at DLR Group, you will be responsible for leading projects on budget and schedule while delivering design excellence. As part of our integrated design team, you create buildings that elevate the human experience through design. The projects you will be working on will be focused on a vast array of Hotel brands that we partner with to serve their markets and adapt to guest preferences. From New York to Los Angeles and everywhere in between DLR Group responds with solutions that are at the leading edge of the hospitality industry with designs that evoke emotion and elevate guest experience through design. You'll provide hands-on supervision to architectural, engineering and design staff during all phases of the project as well as partner with vendors and consultants as needed. Additionally, you will occasionally interview in front of clients to win work. The successful candidate will: Be able to handle complex hospitality or mixed-use projects of the largest magnitude. Develop project Work Plans (schedule, budget, cartoon set) for project success. Be responsible for the coordination of all project efforts, administrative and technical, to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective execution of assigned projects. Serve as primary liaison contact with clients to bring projects to completion on schedule, within budget, and with maximum client satisfaction. Actively manage client budgets, schedules, and programs; project communications and documentation; office administrative tasks; and project team assignments. Estimates fees, determines scope of work, and prepares proposals and contracts on the most complex projects. Provides oversight and monitoring of work of less experienced project managers Required Qualifications: At least 10 years of experience leading and working on architectural projects. Knowledge of Microsoft Project for project scheduling, and Excel for budgeting and fee proposals. Must have a collaborative management style and strong people skills. Must have good communication and public speaking skills to participate in interviews and client presentations. Must be willing to travel as projects or tasks require. Preferred Qualifications: Licensed Architect. Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Interior Design from an accredited program. Five years of project management experience. Some knowledge and use of Revit and AutoCAD. DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects. We are 100% employee-owned: every employee is literally invested in our clients success. At the core of our firm are interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles. Our teams champion true collaboration, open information sharing, shared risk and reward, value-based decision making, and proficient use of technology to deliver exceptional design. We are pursuing the goals of the 2030 Challenge, the ME2040, and the SE2050, and are an initial signatory of the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment. Through our values commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork we elevate the human experience through design, together. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.
May 27, 2024
Full time
DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, youre in the right place. DLR Group's Design team has an opening for a Project Manager to help lead our National Hospitality Sector practice in Kansas City. We operate within a hybrid work model, supporting flexibility between office time and work from home. Position Summary: As a Project Manager for the Hospitality Sector at DLR Group, you will be responsible for leading projects on budget and schedule while delivering design excellence. As part of our integrated design team, you create buildings that elevate the human experience through design. The projects you will be working on will be focused on a vast array of Hotel brands that we partner with to serve their markets and adapt to guest preferences. From New York to Los Angeles and everywhere in between DLR Group responds with solutions that are at the leading edge of the hospitality industry with designs that evoke emotion and elevate guest experience through design. You'll provide hands-on supervision to architectural, engineering and design staff during all phases of the project as well as partner with vendors and consultants as needed. Additionally, you will occasionally interview in front of clients to win work. The successful candidate will: Be able to handle complex hospitality or mixed-use projects of the largest magnitude. Develop project Work Plans (schedule, budget, cartoon set) for project success. Be responsible for the coordination of all project efforts, administrative and technical, to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective execution of assigned projects. Serve as primary liaison contact with clients to bring projects to completion on schedule, within budget, and with maximum client satisfaction. Actively manage client budgets, schedules, and programs; project communications and documentation; office administrative tasks; and project team assignments. Estimates fees, determines scope of work, and prepares proposals and contracts on the most complex projects. Provides oversight and monitoring of work of less experienced project managers Required Qualifications: At least 10 years of experience leading and working on architectural projects. Knowledge of Microsoft Project for project scheduling, and Excel for budgeting and fee proposals. Must have a collaborative management style and strong people skills. Must have good communication and public speaking skills to participate in interviews and client presentations. Must be willing to travel as projects or tasks require. Preferred Qualifications: Licensed Architect. Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Interior Design from an accredited program. Five years of project management experience. Some knowledge and use of Revit and AutoCAD. DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects. We are 100% employee-owned: every employee is literally invested in our clients success. At the core of our firm are interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles. Our teams champion true collaboration, open information sharing, shared risk and reward, value-based decision making, and proficient use of technology to deliver exceptional design. We are pursuing the goals of the 2030 Challenge, the ME2040, and the SE2050, and are an initial signatory of the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment. Through our values commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork we elevate the human experience through design, together. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.
We are seeking an architectural designer to assist and develop appropriate design solutions on multiple projects. Interested applicants must have a strong design aesthetic, enjoy creating beautiful work and be able to work collaboratively and independently. The ideal candidate must possess the following skills: Strong design skills and a passion for creativity Strong organizational skills A high degree of self-motivation, flexibility, and resourcefulness Construction documents and specification experience Contraction administration experience, as well as experience coordinating with a range of consultants including civil, electrical, and structural engineers Ability to skillfully work alongside internal and external customer Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills Requirements A minimum of 5-8+ years of professional experience Bachelor of Architecture degree or Master's of Architecture degree from an accredited college or university Experience with Autocad, Rhino, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and REVIT Hospitality experience preferred Please include cover letter
May 19, 2024
Full time
We are seeking an architectural designer to assist and develop appropriate design solutions on multiple projects. Interested applicants must have a strong design aesthetic, enjoy creating beautiful work and be able to work collaboratively and independently. The ideal candidate must possess the following skills: Strong design skills and a passion for creativity Strong organizational skills A high degree of self-motivation, flexibility, and resourcefulness Construction documents and specification experience Contraction administration experience, as well as experience coordinating with a range of consultants including civil, electrical, and structural engineers Ability to skillfully work alongside internal and external customer Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills Requirements A minimum of 5-8+ years of professional experience Bachelor of Architecture degree or Master's of Architecture degree from an accredited college or university Experience with Autocad, Rhino, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and REVIT Hospitality experience preferred Please include cover letter
COMPANY A leading Architecture & Design house that works in niche design areas with a selective global clientele. They have been in business for over 50 years and have won many prestigious awards including the National AIA Architecture Firm Award. They have also been named in the Top Ten Most Innovative Companies in Architecture by Fast Company for two years in a row. POSITION SUMMARY We are seeking a Senior Project Architect with a minimum of 10 years of post-bachelor degree professional experience in Hospitality. You will have the opportunity to learn from and, in turn, shape large-scale, world-class hospitality projects in diverse urban and rural contexts around the globe. REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION Minimum 10-15 years of post-bachelors degree Architecture firm experience. Bachelor's degree in Architecture or another related field An innovative style and an interest in sustainability issues and research and development, and project delivery Experience working in Luxury Hospitality (Hotels, F&B, and Resorts) An ability to demonstrate deep knowledge and comprehension of all phases of project design from pre-design through construction administration A strong team member with a passion to manage projects with high expectations for design excellence and client satisfaction Significant experience coordinating in-house team production as well as coordinating directly with clients, builders, and consultant teams. Must have a solid track record of project delivery success Experience with management tools such as Deltek, Smartsheet and other project management tools Personal Attributes - Highly collaborative by nature, with the willingness to approach every project with creativity An innate desire to produce meaningful work with strong design skills A Detail and task-oriented work manner with a passion for excellence Pro-active and dynamic in their experiences and leadership Nice to have skills - Experience with production tools such as - Revit, Adobe etc. Experience working with Large projects, High-end residential, Hospitality (Hotels, F&B, and Resorts), Workplace, or Multi-use BENEFITS At the time of posting this job, the hiring range for this position in Seattle is between $115,000 and $125,000 annually. Final salary decisions are made based upon the candidate's education and experience and considering internal equity and external market factors.
May 20, 2024
Full time
COMPANY A leading Architecture & Design house that works in niche design areas with a selective global clientele. They have been in business for over 50 years and have won many prestigious awards including the National AIA Architecture Firm Award. They have also been named in the Top Ten Most Innovative Companies in Architecture by Fast Company for two years in a row. POSITION SUMMARY We are seeking a Senior Project Architect with a minimum of 10 years of post-bachelor degree professional experience in Hospitality. You will have the opportunity to learn from and, in turn, shape large-scale, world-class hospitality projects in diverse urban and rural contexts around the globe. REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION Minimum 10-15 years of post-bachelors degree Architecture firm experience. Bachelor's degree in Architecture or another related field An innovative style and an interest in sustainability issues and research and development, and project delivery Experience working in Luxury Hospitality (Hotels, F&B, and Resorts) An ability to demonstrate deep knowledge and comprehension of all phases of project design from pre-design through construction administration A strong team member with a passion to manage projects with high expectations for design excellence and client satisfaction Significant experience coordinating in-house team production as well as coordinating directly with clients, builders, and consultant teams. Must have a solid track record of project delivery success Experience with management tools such as Deltek, Smartsheet and other project management tools Personal Attributes - Highly collaborative by nature, with the willingness to approach every project with creativity An innate desire to produce meaningful work with strong design skills A Detail and task-oriented work manner with a passion for excellence Pro-active and dynamic in their experiences and leadership Nice to have skills - Experience with production tools such as - Revit, Adobe etc. Experience working with Large projects, High-end residential, Hospitality (Hotels, F&B, and Resorts), Workplace, or Multi-use BENEFITS At the time of posting this job, the hiring range for this position in Seattle is between $115,000 and $125,000 annually. Final salary decisions are made based upon the candidate's education and experience and considering internal equity and external market factors.
JOB OVERVIEW This is On-site in San Francisco. Must have Current Hotel Experience At the heart of impactful design lies a compelling narrative. We value the integration of each location's unique cultural and historical essence into our bespoke designs. Our esteemed luxury design team is on the hunt for adept storytellers and passionate designers, capable of inspiring both our team and clients to merge these elements into unparalleled designs and experiences. Join us to shape the future of luxury destinations and top-tier hospitality brands. ROLE CONTRIBUTIONS Drive the design process by collaborating closely with internal teams, prioritizing efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and accountability. Ensure all projects reflect the latest trends in Interior Design and adhere to specific hotel brand standards. Lead the Interior Design Program, aiming to educate and influence stakeholders about our hotel brand offerings. Collaborate with the Global Senior Vice President and Luxury Creative Director to foster a strong, cooperative workflow. Deliver compelling presentations to various organizational levels, including top executives and stakeholders, securing approval for design initiatives. Work with internal teams to devise innovative, budget-friendly strategies that support the strategic expansion goals of our brands. Guide the team through data-driven platforms like Oasis and Sonar, providing essential updates that facilitate business operations. Develop and oversee marketing strategies with business unit leaders to enhance brand recognition and drive development within existing and potential markets. Utilize industry expertise to secure and expand business relationships with owners and franchisees. Serve as the primary contact for owners and franchisees, ensuring top-tier service and effective problem resolution. Update and advise stakeholders on brand standards and design initiatives. Oversee the development and refinement of business processes, ensuring they meet current needs and implementing changes when necessary. Represent the brand at high-profile events like conferences and trade shows, embodying the company's commitment to luxury and quality. Develop and manage project and department budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility. Foster strategic relationships to bolster the influence and reach of MI Interior Design services. Match department resources with team capabilities and project demands, optimizing performance. Support project management teams during construction to ensure standards of quality, budget, and schedule are maintained. Conduct regular reviews of team performance, providing feedback and fostering professional growth. Implement Property Improvement Plans (PIPs), coordinating closely with all relevant parties. Requirements Skills and Qualifications: Over 12 years of experience in interior design, with a focus on the hospitality sector. Preferably experienced in luxury hospitality settings. Adept in identifying and leveraging new trends and innovations within and outside the industry. Strong business insight and ability to solve complex problems creatively. Proven ability to establish and maintain effective cross-departmental relationships. Outstanding customer engagement and negotiation skills. Exceptional organizational capabilities with the capacity to handle multiple projects and resources. Advanced communication, project management, and presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a team environment. Solid foundation in interior architecture and furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E). Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree from a recognized program in interior design is highly preferred. Minimum 12 years of design experience, ideally within the hospitality industry. NCIDQ certification or membership in a professional association is advantageous. Equivalent professional experience may also be considered. Benefits Offers a bonus program, comprehensive health care benefits, 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match, employee stock purchase plan at 15% discount, accrued paid time off (including sick leave where applicable), life insurance, group disability insurance, travel discounts, paid parental leave, health savings account
May 20, 2024
Full time
JOB OVERVIEW This is On-site in San Francisco. Must have Current Hotel Experience At the heart of impactful design lies a compelling narrative. We value the integration of each location's unique cultural and historical essence into our bespoke designs. Our esteemed luxury design team is on the hunt for adept storytellers and passionate designers, capable of inspiring both our team and clients to merge these elements into unparalleled designs and experiences. Join us to shape the future of luxury destinations and top-tier hospitality brands. ROLE CONTRIBUTIONS Drive the design process by collaborating closely with internal teams, prioritizing efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and accountability. Ensure all projects reflect the latest trends in Interior Design and adhere to specific hotel brand standards. Lead the Interior Design Program, aiming to educate and influence stakeholders about our hotel brand offerings. Collaborate with the Global Senior Vice President and Luxury Creative Director to foster a strong, cooperative workflow. Deliver compelling presentations to various organizational levels, including top executives and stakeholders, securing approval for design initiatives. Work with internal teams to devise innovative, budget-friendly strategies that support the strategic expansion goals of our brands. Guide the team through data-driven platforms like Oasis and Sonar, providing essential updates that facilitate business operations. Develop and oversee marketing strategies with business unit leaders to enhance brand recognition and drive development within existing and potential markets. Utilize industry expertise to secure and expand business relationships with owners and franchisees. Serve as the primary contact for owners and franchisees, ensuring top-tier service and effective problem resolution. Update and advise stakeholders on brand standards and design initiatives. Oversee the development and refinement of business processes, ensuring they meet current needs and implementing changes when necessary. Represent the brand at high-profile events like conferences and trade shows, embodying the company's commitment to luxury and quality. Develop and manage project and department budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility. Foster strategic relationships to bolster the influence and reach of MI Interior Design services. Match department resources with team capabilities and project demands, optimizing performance. Support project management teams during construction to ensure standards of quality, budget, and schedule are maintained. Conduct regular reviews of team performance, providing feedback and fostering professional growth. Implement Property Improvement Plans (PIPs), coordinating closely with all relevant parties. Requirements Skills and Qualifications: Over 12 years of experience in interior design, with a focus on the hospitality sector. Preferably experienced in luxury hospitality settings. Adept in identifying and leveraging new trends and innovations within and outside the industry. Strong business insight and ability to solve complex problems creatively. Proven ability to establish and maintain effective cross-departmental relationships. Outstanding customer engagement and negotiation skills. Exceptional organizational capabilities with the capacity to handle multiple projects and resources. Advanced communication, project management, and presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a team environment. Solid foundation in interior architecture and furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E). Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree from a recognized program in interior design is highly preferred. Minimum 12 years of design experience, ideally within the hospitality industry. NCIDQ certification or membership in a professional association is advantageous. Equivalent professional experience may also be considered. Benefits Offers a bonus program, comprehensive health care benefits, 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match, employee stock purchase plan at 15% discount, accrued paid time off (including sick leave where applicable), life insurance, group disability insurance, travel discounts, paid parental leave, health savings account