Architectural Design Manager

Role Overview

Architectural Design Manager (Senior Manager – Architectural Design) for the Design & Construction department, supporting architectural design initiatives for branded hotel properties. The position is remote, with a preference for candidates in the Dallas, TX area, and a 4-month duration.

Responsibilities

• Review architectural plans, specifications, and design submittals for renovations, conversions, and new construction.
• Conduct Property Improvement Plan (PIP) site visits for new and existing hotel properties.
• Develop and document PIPs aligned with brand standards and operational requirements.
• Lead and oversee junior staff, external consultants, temporary workers, and interns.
• Create and improve internal design processes, documentation, and workflow efficiencies.
• Solve complex design and construction challenges and make time-sensitive decisions.
• Develop conceptual renovation and architectural design solutions for hospitality properties.
• Support franchisees and external consultants by interpreting and communicating design guidelines/brand standards.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects across different development and construction stages.
• Apply brand-specific architectural standards across multiple hotel brands and property types.
• Produce renderings, sketches, diagrams, and presentations using tools such as Bluebeam, Photoshop, SketchUp, and Revit.
• Maintain prototype plans and specification manuals.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with internal teams to align development and brand objectives.
• Perform construction-phase site inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans, fixture placement, and prototype standards.
• Travel extensively to project sites as required (up to 50%).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (required).
• 8–10 years of commercial architecture experience (required).
• Hospitality project experience strongly preferred.
• Experience managing multiple large-scale projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to mentor and guide junior team members and consultants.

Nice-to-Haves

• Architectural licensure (preferred but not mandatory).
• Additional experience with multifamily and retail developments.

Technical Skills (Required)

• AutoCAD
• Bluebeam
• Adobe Acrobat
• Photoshop
• SketchUp
• Revit
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Digital photography and photo-editing experience