Job Description

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is now seeking a Director of Architecture Design Services (NJ or TX) to join our team at the Irving - 909 Hidden Ridge location in Irving, Texas or at our Global Headquarters located in Parsippany, NJ.

Job Summary

Strategic leader responsible for supporting the net room growth with new construction and major repositioning projects while developing a team of professionals who will be responsible for creating, evaluating and manipulating designs to meet the brands architectural/ interior design needs. Will function as a critical business partner working closely within the D&C team, operations development and finance.

Essential Job Functions:
Create, maintain and enhance a value added and count on me culture to our franchise owners.
Get the feedback on the design, cost and implementation from industry leaders, franchise owners and developers to consistently improve the designs and processes.
Effectively manage the production team for timely plan reviews and interior design reviews to drive and push the franchise project forward and meet or exceed the goals of foundation pours.
Get the feedback on the design, cost and implementation from industry leaders, franchise owners and developers to consistently improve the designs and processes.
Define architectural standards for the design and development of Wyndham branded hotels.
Focus on efficient and timeless design, delivering on commitments through diligent, innovative strategic action-oriented decision making.
Excellent ability to build strong relationships across multiple groups and multiple levels of individuals both within the organization and with external customers.
Collaborate with developers, QA, production support and account team to provide technical direction on systems analysis, design, development, testing and deployment.
Works closely with construction team, prototype development team, development, and operations to ensure alignment of design and facilities through all phases of design and construction.
Strong understanding of entitlements, regulatory and development process.
Oversees project updates to the senior and executive leadership teams including the Senior Vice President, Design and Construction.
Proven ability to handle challenges in a fast pace field-based environment with complex and multiple tasks and deadlines.
Leads a weekly corporate office meeting with all direct reports to provide project status updates, identify roadblocks and provide support.
Schedule create, review, update and distribute a weekly updates of the projects.
Clear understanding of how to manage the design process, building programming, construction cost, sourcing and negotiations.
Work side by side with the development team in order to evaluate the viability of any given project.
Education

Bachelors in Architecture, Interior Design or similar field, Masters preferred.
Industry licenses and recognitions are preferred but not required.

Qualifications:
10+ years in hospitality, multi-family, restaurant or retail design, construction & development.
Strong communication and leadership skills as well as advanced knowledge in franchise relations, contracting, construction management, design, procurement, and scheduling.
Candidate should excel at driving business relationships, team development and problem solving.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Must be a team builder, with sufficient business knowledge to command the respect and attention of senior leaders and a diverse franchisee population.
Proficient in using computer-aided design and drafting (CAAD) and other related technologies for the creation of plans.
Advanced experience using Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Project.
Business Development experience is helpful, but not required.
Ability to travel no more than 50%; based on the business need.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is the largest hotel franchisor in the world and a leading hotel management company. We stand 20 brands strong across 9,000 hotels in more than 80 countries, and we offer the most diverse collection of hotel experiences in the world. Our iconic brands, united by the richest and simplest rewards program in the business, make hotel travel possible for all.

Our hotel owners are the stewards of our brands, and together, we champion everyday travelers. We believe guests deserve great experiences, and our robust portfoliodistinguished by our leading economy and midscale brandsdelivers just that.

We are AmericInn by Wyndham, Baymont by Wyndham, Days Inn by Wyndham, Dazzler by Wyndham, Dolce Hotels and Resorts by Wyndham, Esplendor Boutique Hotels by Wyndham, Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham, Howard Johnson by Wyndham, La Quinta Inns & Suites, Microtel by Wyndham, Ramada Encore by Wyndham, Ramada Worldwide by Wyndham, Super 8 by Wyndham, The Trademark Collection by Wyndham, Travelodge by Wyndham, TRYP by Wyndham, Wingate by Wyndham, Wyndham Garden, Wyndham Grand and Wyndham Hotels and Resorts.

Headquartered in Parsippany, N.J. with offices around the globe in London, Shanghai, Buenos Aires, Dubai and more, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts employs approximately 15,000 team members worldwide.

Our Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Job Location: Irving - 909 Hidden Ridge, 909 Hidden Ridge, Suite 600, Irving, Texas 75038
Employment Status: Full-time