Executive Director, Design & Technical Services, Luxury

We are worldwide Augmented Hospitality leaders, the best at what we do. Heartists is what we call ourselves, generous, passionate, attentive and free, whether we are welcoming guests, connecting with our peers or serving others.

Our entire Accor estate expands across the world. With over 300,000 experts committed to rejuvenating the hospitality experience we pride ourselves in being the employer of choice, so live limitlessly, come as you are, grow with us, work with purpose and explore the endless opportunities in store.

Responsible for the coordination and development of all aspects of luxury hotel and residential design to ensure that Accor Luxury design standards are provided to the design consultants in a timely manner. Ensure that the design and construction programs are completed within agreed time frames and design criteria are established and executed at project commencement and completion.
 
Summary of Responsibilities: 
 
Reporting to the Vice President, Design and Technical Services NCA, Luxury, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Prepare, update and revise area summary, design briefs, operating criteria, design standards and outline of consultant scope of responsibilities.
• Participate and direct consultants through concept, schematic design, design development, construction documents, construction and post- opening deficiency phase.
• Assist in the review of preliminary project budgets and participate in Value Engineering process to assure that overall budget is adhered to.
• Assist in the selection of all consultants, including definition of scope of services and fee negotiations.
• Meet with consultants to review Design Brief and Operating Criteria, Design Standards and Construction Budget.  Review consultants' responsibilities, sources of direction, budget control, reporting functions, etc.
• Co-ordinate and develop budgeting cost control, design alternatives, schedules, etc.
• Provide detailed direction to the specialist consultants, i.e. kitchen and laundry designers, back of house, audio visual, acoustic, etc.
• Direct the preparation of detailed layout drawings of all hotel back of the house areas, including offices, maintenance, housekeeping, etc.
• Direct interior designers and architects in the preparation of detailed layouts.
• Review and comment on all drawings and specifications submitted by various consultants.
• Co-ordinate all documents to ensure inclusion of hotel design standards and operating criteria.
• Review final documents including drawings, specifications, budgets, operating pro-formas, etc.
• Assist in coordination of model guestrooms to resolve construction details, quality and alternates. Carry out final inspection of model rooms prior to installation of loose furnishings.
• Review and approve samples of all materials as required.
• Assist in final inspection of all areas, including kitchen and laundry equipment in conjunction with consultants. Monitor deficiency lists to assure timely completion.
• Assist in preparation of FF&E installation schedule and coordinate with construction program and hotel staffing / HOI Team.
• Provide to owners, detailed monthly reports including TSA Fee status and payment, budget, outstanding design issues and construction progress as requested.
• Build and maintain key relationships with Owners and Consultants to ensure projects progress in a smooth and timely manner.
• Liaise internally within the organization and obtain the necessary input from other corporate departments and disciplines such as Operations, Food and Beverage, Procurement, Technology and Spa & Wellness, etc., per project and have that input coordinated into the design.
• Ensure new hotel designs are benchmarked and optimized for energy efficiency including compliance with global energy and environmental initiatives.
• Provide Design and Construction input/advice in the due diligence process on potential new/conversion and/or renovation of existing hotels and ensure pre-opening reviews relative to LUX standards and specifications are professionally executed.
• Provide professional technical support in relation to Accor Owned and leased assets and ensure Owned managed and leased hotel capital projects comply with Accor brand requirements and support the AFE process.
• Comment on suggested methods of construction and construction schedules, etc. and keep abreast of new technologies to improve time to market.
• Carry out site inspection and assessment as required or directed.
• To represent the Design and Construction function during any refurbishment and renovation works required at any of Accor’s operational properties providing professional advice and recommendations to the hotel Operations teams, Owners etc.

Educated at degree level in Architecture, Engineering or similar
•Fluent in English Spanish & Portuguese 
•Ability to travel extensively

Comprehensive understanding of hotel operations
•An eye for detail, good analytical skills and be capable of business decisions
•Highly organized, charismatic, hands-on team player and negotiation skills

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit  https://careers.accor.com/

Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS

#LI-GY1