Marriott
Senior Design Manager, West Coast, Marriott Select Brands
Marriott, Salem, Oregon, us, 97308
Job Number
24123146
Job Category
Global Design
Location
Marriott International HQ, 7750 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland, United States
Schedule
Full-Time
Located Remotely?
Y
Relocation?
N
Position Type
Management
JOB SUMMARY
Are you a hospitality design professional with a penchant for travel and a knack for solving design challenges while balancing budget constraints? We're seeking candidates with a keen creative eye, a solid grasp of the hospitality industry, and strategic thinking abilities to effectively liaise with a wide range of stakeholders and clients.Focused primarily on Marriott’s midscale brands, this role entails spearheading design efforts across the West Region to develop property improvement plans (PIPs) for emerging brands. With a potential travel commitment of up to 80%, we need someone who thrives while being on the move.
This role will primarily craft property improvement plans but may also be called upon for design quality assurance, design management services, and overseeing franchised, managed, or corporate projects, encompassing conversions, new construction, adaptive re-use, or renovations. Passionate about hospitality design, the successful candidate will inspire both internal and external stakeholders to devise innovative design solutions that captivate guests and align with brand strategies. Our team fosters a collaborative, creative, and dynamic environment, offering ample opportunities for personal and professional growth within Global Design. Seize this exceptional opportunity to leave your mark and position yourself at the forefront of hospitality design.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience Required
Five or more years of progressive experience at a design firm for hospitality or multi-family residential projects.
Experience managing and defining transformational strategies for business units.
Demonstrated ability to deliver results under difficult conditions, particularly when faced with complexity and ambiguity.
4-year degree from an accredited university in Architecture, Interior Design or related design discipline
Knowledge of industry trends
Strong business acumen
Exceptional communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
Effective problem-solving, creative, and innovation mindset
Excellent track record of customer service and relationship building.
Organized and strategic thinking
Thrive in fast-paced, deadline-oriented team environments
Proficient in architecture and/or interior design, technical skills, and project management
Demonstrated good judgment and creative problem-solving.
Strong conceptual design and digital presentation abilities
Proficient in various computer software applications, including electronic mark-up software, word processing, spreadsheet, database / CRM.
Anticipate up to 80% travel within the US and Canada.
Education and Experience Preferred
Strong preference for candidates in airport hub cities such as Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Phoenix, or San Francisco. Other hub cities that are west of the Mississippi River will be considered.
Prior experience preparing Property Improvement Plans (PIPs)
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Leads conversion scope site visits and prepares Property Improvement Plans (PIPs).
Supervises, directs, motivates, and trains assigned staff and outside consultants as necessary.
Manages project communication to owners, franchisees, internal project stakeholders and disciplines.
Represents department to both external and internal clients and builds positive and mutually beneficial relationships.
Provides technical reviews of drawings and other submittals for franchised or managed projects to ensure conformance with brand design standards.
Manages brand education, design, and project negotiation with external clients and consultants.
Conducts technical reviews to ensure brand standards compliance and offers guidance on adapting brand standards to projects.
Manages review and approval of variances from brand standards.
Provides conceptual design studies and criteria for projects.
Applies design expertise to achieve cost-efficient results aligned with brand standards and strategy.
Coordinates with internal teams for project integration.
Maintains templates and checklists for project processes, design reviews, and PIPs.
Tracks project data and milestones using database and CRM tools.
Provides feedback and participate in the process of maintaining and evolving brand prototype documentation.
Ensures clear communication with department leadership and advise on sensitive owner or project issues.
Manages project time allocation in accordance with budgets, deadlines, and established processes.
Maintaining Goals
Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines are met.
Promotes the documenting of project progress accurately.
Provides input and assistance to other teams regarding projects.
Managing Work, Projects, and Policies
Manages and implements work and projects as assigned.
Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Provides timely, accurate, and detailed status reports as requested.
Demonstrating and Applying Discipline Knowledge
Provides technical expertise and support to persons inside and outside of the department.
Demonstrates knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes.
Demonstrates knowledge of function-specific procedures.
Keeps up-to-date technically and applies new knowledge to job.
Uses computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to enter data and/ or process information.
Additional Responsibilities
Provides information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person in a timely manner.
Demonstrates self-confidence, energy and enthusiasm.
Informs and/or updates leaders on relevant information in a timely manner.
Manages time effectively and conducts activities in an organized manner.
Presents ideas, expectations, and information in a concise, organized manner.
Uses problem solving methodology for decision making and follow up.
Performs other reasonable duties as assigned by manager.
California Applicants Only:
The salary range for this position is $96,038 to $209,169 annually.
Colorado Applicants Only:
The salary range for this position is $96,038 to $190,154 annually.
Hawaii Applicants Only:
The salary range for this position is $116,205 to $209,169 annually.
New York Applicants Only:
The salary range for this position is $96,038 to $209,169 annually.
Washington, D.C. Applicants Only
: The salary range for this position is $105,641 to $190,154 annually.
Washington Applicants Only:
The salary range for this position is $96,038 to $209,169 annually. In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible to receive an annual bonus. Employees will accrue 0.04616 PTO balance for every hour worked and eligible to receive minimum of 7 holidays annually.
All locations offer coverage for medical, dental, vision, health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, adoption expense reimbursements, paid parental leave, educational assistance, 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, discounts at Marriott properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and childcare discounts. Benefits are subject to terms and conditions, which may include rules regarding eligibility, enrollment, waiting period, contribution, benefit limits, election changes, benefit exclusions, and others.
Marriott HQ is committed to a hybrid work environment that enables associates to Be connected. Headquarters-based positions are considered hybrid, for candidates within a commuting distance to Bethesda, MD; candidates outside of commuting distance to Bethesda, MD will be considered for Remote positions.
The application deadline for this position is 42 days after the date of this posting, July 17, 2024.
Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.
Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed.
Be
where you can do your best work,
begin
your purpose,
belong
to an amazing global team, and
become
the best version of you.
24123146
Job Category
Global Design
Location
Marriott International HQ, 7750 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland, United States
Schedule
Full-Time
Located Remotely?
Y
Relocation?
N
Position Type
Management
JOB SUMMARY
Are you a hospitality design professional with a penchant for travel and a knack for solving design challenges while balancing budget constraints? We're seeking candidates with a keen creative eye, a solid grasp of the hospitality industry, and strategic thinking abilities to effectively liaise with a wide range of stakeholders and clients.Focused primarily on Marriott’s midscale brands, this role entails spearheading design efforts across the West Region to develop property improvement plans (PIPs) for emerging brands. With a potential travel commitment of up to 80%, we need someone who thrives while being on the move.
This role will primarily craft property improvement plans but may also be called upon for design quality assurance, design management services, and overseeing franchised, managed, or corporate projects, encompassing conversions, new construction, adaptive re-use, or renovations. Passionate about hospitality design, the successful candidate will inspire both internal and external stakeholders to devise innovative design solutions that captivate guests and align with brand strategies. Our team fosters a collaborative, creative, and dynamic environment, offering ample opportunities for personal and professional growth within Global Design. Seize this exceptional opportunity to leave your mark and position yourself at the forefront of hospitality design.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience Required
Five or more years of progressive experience at a design firm for hospitality or multi-family residential projects.
Experience managing and defining transformational strategies for business units.
Demonstrated ability to deliver results under difficult conditions, particularly when faced with complexity and ambiguity.
4-year degree from an accredited university in Architecture, Interior Design or related design discipline
Knowledge of industry trends
Strong business acumen
Exceptional communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
Effective problem-solving, creative, and innovation mindset
Excellent track record of customer service and relationship building.
Organized and strategic thinking
Thrive in fast-paced, deadline-oriented team environments
Proficient in architecture and/or interior design, technical skills, and project management
Demonstrated good judgment and creative problem-solving.
Strong conceptual design and digital presentation abilities
Proficient in various computer software applications, including electronic mark-up software, word processing, spreadsheet, database / CRM.
Anticipate up to 80% travel within the US and Canada.
Education and Experience Preferred
Strong preference for candidates in airport hub cities such as Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Phoenix, or San Francisco. Other hub cities that are west of the Mississippi River will be considered.
Prior experience preparing Property Improvement Plans (PIPs)
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Leads conversion scope site visits and prepares Property Improvement Plans (PIPs).
Supervises, directs, motivates, and trains assigned staff and outside consultants as necessary.
Manages project communication to owners, franchisees, internal project stakeholders and disciplines.
Represents department to both external and internal clients and builds positive and mutually beneficial relationships.
Provides technical reviews of drawings and other submittals for franchised or managed projects to ensure conformance with brand design standards.
Manages brand education, design, and project negotiation with external clients and consultants.
Conducts technical reviews to ensure brand standards compliance and offers guidance on adapting brand standards to projects.
Manages review and approval of variances from brand standards.
Provides conceptual design studies and criteria for projects.
Applies design expertise to achieve cost-efficient results aligned with brand standards and strategy.
Coordinates with internal teams for project integration.
Maintains templates and checklists for project processes, design reviews, and PIPs.
Tracks project data and milestones using database and CRM tools.
Provides feedback and participate in the process of maintaining and evolving brand prototype documentation.
Ensures clear communication with department leadership and advise on sensitive owner or project issues.
Manages project time allocation in accordance with budgets, deadlines, and established processes.
Maintaining Goals
Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines are met.
Promotes the documenting of project progress accurately.
Provides input and assistance to other teams regarding projects.
Managing Work, Projects, and Policies
Manages and implements work and projects as assigned.
Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Provides timely, accurate, and detailed status reports as requested.
Demonstrating and Applying Discipline Knowledge
Provides technical expertise and support to persons inside and outside of the department.
Demonstrates knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes.
Demonstrates knowledge of function-specific procedures.
Keeps up-to-date technically and applies new knowledge to job.
Uses computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to enter data and/ or process information.
Additional Responsibilities
Provides information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person in a timely manner.
Demonstrates self-confidence, energy and enthusiasm.
Informs and/or updates leaders on relevant information in a timely manner.
Manages time effectively and conducts activities in an organized manner.
Presents ideas, expectations, and information in a concise, organized manner.
Uses problem solving methodology for decision making and follow up.
Performs other reasonable duties as assigned by manager.
California Applicants Only:
The salary range for this position is $96,038 to $209,169 annually.
Colorado Applicants Only:
The salary range for this position is $96,038 to $190,154 annually.
Hawaii Applicants Only:
The salary range for this position is $116,205 to $209,169 annually.
New York Applicants Only:
The salary range for this position is $96,038 to $209,169 annually.
Washington, D.C. Applicants Only
: The salary range for this position is $105,641 to $190,154 annually.
Washington Applicants Only:
The salary range for this position is $96,038 to $209,169 annually. In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible to receive an annual bonus. Employees will accrue 0.04616 PTO balance for every hour worked and eligible to receive minimum of 7 holidays annually.
All locations offer coverage for medical, dental, vision, health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, adoption expense reimbursements, paid parental leave, educational assistance, 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, discounts at Marriott properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and childcare discounts. Benefits are subject to terms and conditions, which may include rules regarding eligibility, enrollment, waiting period, contribution, benefit limits, election changes, benefit exclusions, and others.
Marriott HQ is committed to a hybrid work environment that enables associates to Be connected. Headquarters-based positions are considered hybrid, for candidates within a commuting distance to Bethesda, MD; candidates outside of commuting distance to Bethesda, MD will be considered for Remote positions.
The application deadline for this position is 42 days after the date of this posting, July 17, 2024.
Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.
Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed.
Be
where you can do your best work,
begin
your purpose,
belong
to an amazing global team, and
become
the best version of you.