Design Manager
Canton
Job Description Job Description Location: Buffalo Lodging Associates, LLC Corporate Office, 3000 Davenport Ave #101, Canton, MA 02021
Buffalo Lodging Associates (BLA) is searching for a qualified Architectural & Design Manager familiar with all aspects of architectural programming, building codes, conceptual architectural design, interior design, and ability to utilize computer-aided design (CAD) systems for hospitality development and renovation.
Responsibilities:
Create construction documents for prototypical renovations for brand review, bidding, and construction
Administer various design transition meetings and coordinate all reviews for due diligence items accounted for, not accounted for, and/or not needed; communicate this information in various report formats to capital programs leaders
Review shop drawings for prototypical renovations
Create & manage master catalogue of CAD files for all BLA owned hotels
Draw and catalogue base plans for all BLA owned hotels which do not currently have CAD drawings on file
Assist with the hiring and management of designers, architects, engineers during custom design projects
Coordinate building permit applications
Responsible for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) surveys and supplemental drawings for required corrective action
Assist with due diligence reports and site approvals
Assist Leadership Committee during design scheme selection
Maintain design checklist in preparation for transition to construction
Supplement prototypical designs with project-specific design adjustments
Review and approve finish selections proposed by third-party designers & architects
Verify that design and code requirements have been defined by the project team and have been indicated on the design documents. Code requirements include life safety and building codes
Conduct a high-level review of the design documents (drawings & specifications) to assess compliance with Owner’s Standards, Design Requirements, and the approved programmed criteria
Site planning/civil coordination with Brand Hotel
What We Look For:
Bachelor’s or Associates degree or commensurate experience in a related field.
5+ years of experience in architectural CAD systems (ie. Autodesk, Revit, etc.) is required
5+ years of experience with hotel renovations and/or new development
Familiarity with Lumian rendering software a plus
Proficiency in development of construction documents
Ability to coordinate brand specifications/PIP requirements
Knowledge of Marriott’s LOBO & Hilton’s ProjectHub design platforms
Some travel to hotel sites is required
What we Offer:
At Buffalo Lodging, we are committed to keeping our most important assets – our employees – healthy, happy and productive. To achieve this, we offer a variety of benefits including the following:
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Competitive 401 (k) Retirement Savings Plan with Generous Employer Match
Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Spending Account
Company Paid Life Insurance
Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Hotel Discounts – for You, Your Friends and Family
Monthly Employee Appreciation Activities & Events
Learning and Development Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Salary range $65-95k