Director, Design and Project Management, Dach Region

**Stellenangebotsnummer** 23214821

**Tätigkeitskategorie** Global Design

**Standort** Europe Office - Eschborn, Marriott Hotel Holding GmbH, Eschborn-Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany AUF KARTE ANZEIGEN

**Beschäftigungsart** Full-Time

**Nicht vor Ort?** N

**Umzug?** N

**Stellenart** Management

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The Director Project Management DACH, Premium and Select Brands, will report to the Senior Director Project Management DACH, Premium and Select Brands, delivering design and project management quality assurance services for assigned Marriott brand projects on an established schedule, within approved budget, and in compliance with brand strategy, design, and quality standards for premium and select segment brands. Many of the projects will be located in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and neighboring Eastern European countries.

**SCOPE**

The Director Project Management DACH, Premium and Select Brands will provide design support and is responsible for multiple projects of appropriate scope and complexity.
- Location requirements: The Director Project Management DACH, Premium and Select Brands, is to be located in the Eschborn European Office, or at a remote work location within Germany.
- Language Requirements: High proficiency (speaking, reading and writing) in German and English is required.
- Travel Requirements: There is a 60% business travel requirement.

**EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS**

**Project Management**
- Deliver Managed and Franchised projects on schedule, within budget and to the quality standards required by the brand.
- Manage design and quality assurance for renovation and new development projects from concept to completion gaining the trust and respect of both internal and external customers.
- Represent Marriott International’s interest with owners and developers to mutually resolve issues, continually improving business relationships and driving preference and repeat business.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with Owners, Development, Brand and Regional Operational / Continental leaders. Provide constant and consistent communication, cooperation and collaboration with ownership, regional teams and properties.
- Provide overall direction to professional design teams as to the design strategy of new and acquired properties while establishing, evolving, maintaining brand standards, and operational acceptability and within reasonable financial constraints.
- Make decisions on a project basis, as an innovative problem solver, taking risks working with the design team, Owner, Brand and Operations.
- Understand and communicate project and process details in an internal and external kick-off meeting for every assigned project
- Work with internal team, owner, property managers and consultants to prepare successful presentations for the Continent Design Review meeting to obtain continent executive approval.
- Review and comment on design, construction drawings and specifications submitted by various consultants within the time constraints, ensuring that the designs are brand compliant and on strategy for all areas of existing and new development hotel projects.
- Review design and inspect model guestrooms to ensure they meet the brand requirements.
- Maintain a punch and acceptance turn-over process working with the Marriott Openings Team.
- Assess existing properties for potential conversion to Marriott brands and prepare Property Improvement Plans.
- Assist and participate in value engineering process to assure adherence to the overall budget for renovation and new development projects.
- Maintain up-to-date project documentation and data filing on Marriott’s internal shared platforms
- Help lead and train colleagues to make decisions with sound business judgment, while weighing the design impact and guest experience against potential Return on Investment (ROI).
- Promote an environment of open communications through constant communication, cooperation and collaboration with all stakeholders throughout the company.

**Financial and Accounting Management**
- Manage multiple projects, within schedule, budget and brand
- Work with the Finance and Accounting department on the development of Technical Services Agreements (TSA) and Design Review Agreements (DRA) or project funding work orders for renovations, pre HDC projects and other internally funded projects.

**Teamwork**
- Assist with providing mentorship and training of colleagues in and outside the department.
- Maintain a supportive and encouraging work and team atmosphere.
- Participate in company events

**Client Relations**
- Maintain a strong, mutually beneficial, trust-based business relationship with all parties involved in the construction and renovation of Marriott Hotels including owners, franchisees and Europe Regional Disciplines.
- Collaborate with business unit leaders to market and sell the assigned brand to key new and existing owners/franchisees to expand brand recognition and promote development opportunities.

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