Associate Director - Interior Architecture
Job Purpose
As Associate Director – Interior Architecture Projects, you'll assist in managing our design and construction process on behalf of the Interior Architecture team and related world-class consultants. You’ll liaise with the Head Office (Interiors and Architecture team), Construction site team, and global vendors and consultants on a regular basis. The successful candidate for this position will be passionate about and highly involved in the finer details of the projects, especially in terms of site-based project management and design implementation. They will be a technical expert in their discipline, and have managed major projects to include, but not limited to hospitality, residential, retail, dining, entertainment and/or airports.
Job Responsibilities
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Have sufficient design or hotel project management experience to take on a range of projects in a lead role under the guidance of the Director
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Act as the primary interior design interface between site/construction team, Interior Architecture team, ID consultants and Operators.
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As the design and documentation phases have been completed, manage multiple hotel construction projects at one time to ensure the designs are properly processed and implemented.
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Achieve creative, effective and cost-efficient design solutions throughout the design process that align with RSG's corporate pillars.
Job Responsibilities
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Build & maintain working relationships, both internal and external.
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Oversee all contractor submittals including shop drawings, finish sample reviews, furniture prototypes and mock-up exercises. Ensure clear communication with RSG Design Project Leads and Design Consultants to confirm design intent where necessary.
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Manage V/E exercises with Design teams and Operator to ensure all substitutions are accepted.
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Problem solving and troubleshooting site issues as they arise. NOTE: You will be fully supported by our Design Teams during this process.
Job Responsibilities
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Manage and maintain tight construction schedules all through the submittals and prototype process
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Lead or attend project meetings and presentations with construction and design team
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Liaise with and assist in managing Hotel Operator’s Technical Design Team. Understand of general aspects of hospitality design and operations
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Mentor junior team members, train and empower local talents
Job Stakeholders - Internal
Architecture, Engineering, TPMO and Operations
Job Stakeholders - External
Design consultants, Contractors and Hotel Operators
Job Requirements - Qualification & Experience
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Degree in Architecture or Interior Design
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Minimum 18 years of progressive interior design or project management experience required
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Minimum 5 years of experience on luxury hospitality projects preferred
Job Requirements - Skills
The successful candidate will be located at RSG site.
Job Context