Design Manager, Americas & Caribbean
About the job
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Design Manager reports into the Director of Design & Technical Services. The position coordinates the design development process on an established schedule within an approved budget. He / She supports the implementation of Aman’s standards and brand objectives through a focus on superior design strategies and solutions.
RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
The Design Manager reports into the Director of Design & Technical Services. The position coordinates the design development process on an established schedule within an approved budget. He / She supports the implementation of Aman’s standards and brand objectives through a focus on superior design strategies and solutions.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and maintain strong relationships & communication with Project Consultants and Aman Corporate teams in a collaborative, team-focused manner that adds value to projects
- Assist in the early formulation and feasibility stages of a project
- Provide Technical Services direction, attend project coordination workshops, ensure adherence to brand standards, and oversee/assist design and engineering consultant teams to develop the approved project design through to the working drawings
- Review and provide design, technical service, and operational feedback on design and engineering consultant submitted drawings and specifications
- Develop and track project schedules
- Identify, work to resolve and communicate project-related issues and resolutions
- Assist with Initial Project Reviews (IPR’s) and prepare Project Progress Reports (PPR’s)
- Conduct site visits and prepare visit reports
- Accurately communicate projects status. Update the Director of Design & Technical Services on a regular basis and provide projections for all design aspects and program delivery
- Assist with ongoing development of corporate brand standards and process frameworks
QUALIFICATIONS
- University degree in Architecture or Interior Design
- Minimum 5+ years professional experience
- Experience with coordinating consultants (Civil, MEP, Landscape, ID, etc.) on large-scale developments
- Familiarity with all aspects of luxury hotels and resorts project delivery. Technical Services background with luxury hotel operator preferred
- Fluent in written and spoken English (additional languages desirable)
- Knowledge of Spanish language preferred
- Strong work ethic and cultural sensitivity
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multi-national professional teams across multiple projects running concurrently
- Excellent communicator able to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Willing to travel