Best Western International, Inc.
Lubbock, Texas, United States
Hotel Design Project Manager (Remote TX, OK, KS, MO)
Job Description
Join BWH Hotels - Where Passion Meets Purpose
At BWH Hotels, we don't just offer employment opportunities, we create opportunities to be part of something extraordinary. As a global leader in hospitality for nearly 80 years, our vision is to inspire travel through unique experiences. Joining our corporate team means becoming part of a dynamic and inclusive community that values innovation, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact in the travel industry.
Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, BWH Hotels boasts a powerful portfolio of 18 brands, including WorldHotels, Best Western Hotels & Resorts, and SureStay Hotels, with approximately 4,300 hotels in over 100 countries. We take pride in our top-ranking employee engagement scores and foster a workplace culture where your contributions truly matter. Join us and be part of a team that's shaping the future of hospitality!
Essential Job Results
- Promotes compliance with Company and professional design standards by providing members, and conditional applicants, with project design services.
- Develops and prepares Property Improvement Plans/Reports using design and Company brand standards.
- Provides design consulting services by visiting property sites and/or meeting with members and conditional applicants.
- Develops design criteria and identifies requirements.
- Applies functional analysis and space planning principles to provide recommendations to clients.
- Meets Company and professional design requirements by reviewing member, and conditional applicant, submittals and plans for new construction or refurbishments.
- Visit properties, communicate required upgrades and write reports.
- Reviews reports, photos and plans to assess properties and correct design deficiencies in compliance with design guidelines and Company brand standards.
- Contributes to team effort by providing advice and technical direction to less experienced designers.
- Leads and monitors projects to ensure design objectives are met.
- Leads design initiatives to recommend and implement new systems, processes or procedures.
- Makes recommendations on conditional applicant matters. Maintains quality service by following Company standards.
Experience
- Minimum 4 years related experience in architecture/ interior design for hospitality, commercial, industrial or institutional facilities.
- Hotel industry experience preferred
Education
- Bachelors Degree in Architecture/Interior Design or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- May require advanced proficiency in a specific application.
- Experience with Smartsheet preferred.
- Customer focused with good presentation skills.
- Ability to diplomatically communicate deficiencies and required changes.
- Previous project leadership experience.
Other Requirements
- May travel up to 75% of work time
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This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
Benefits Summary for Full-Time Employees
Medical/Dental/Vision available day one
Vacation/Sick- accruals start day one
Paid company holidays and personal holidays to celebrate whats important to you
401K - company contribution and match (U.S.)
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) - company contribution and match (Canada)
Employee discounts/hotel discounts
Free financial and health wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Equal Employment Opportunity
BWH Hotels (the "Company") maintains a policy of equal employment opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race (including hair textures and hair styles associated with race), color or pigmentation, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, caste, age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, LGBTQIA+ individuals, height, weight, pregnancy status, childbirth or related medical conditions, genetic information, uniformed service or veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, provincial, or local laws. The Companys equal employment opportunity policy applies to all aspects of employment with the Company, including, but not limited to, hiring, promotion, transfer, benefits, discipline, and termination.