Location: Buffalo Lodging Associates, LLC Corporate Office, 3000 Davenport Ave #101, Canton, MA 02021
OR
570 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14202
Buffalo Lodging Associates (BLA) is searching for a qualified Architectural & Design Manager familiar with all aspects of architectural programming, building codes, conceptual architectural design, interior design, and ability to utilize computer-aided design (CAD) systems for hospitality development and renovation.
Responsibilities:
- Create construction documents for prototypical renovations for brand review, bidding, and construction
- Administer various design transition meetings and coordinate all reviews for due diligence items accounted for, not accounted for, and/or not needed; communicate this information in various report formats to capital programs leaders
- Review shop drawings for prototypical renovations
- Create & manage master catalogue of CAD files for all BLA owned hotels
- Draw and catalogue base plans for all BLA owned hotels which do not currently have CAD drawings on file
- Assist with the hiring and management of designers, architects, engineers during custom design projects
- Coordinate building permit applications
- Responsible for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) surveys and supplemental drawings for required corrective action
- Assist with due diligence reports and site approvals
- Assist Leadership Committee during design scheme selection
- Maintain design checklist in preparation for transition to construction
- Supplement prototypical designs with project-specific design adjustments
- Review and approve finish selections proposed by third-party designers & architects
- Verify that design and code requirements have been defined by the project team and have been indicated on the design documents. Code requirements include life safety and building codes
- Conduct a high-level review of the design documents (drawings & specifications) to assess compliance with Owner’s Standards, Design Requirements, and the approved programmed criteria
- Site planning/civil coordination with Brand Hotel
What We Look For:
- Bachelor’s or Associates degree or commensurate experience in a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in architectural CAD systems (ie. Autodesk, Revit, etc.) is required
- 5+ years of experience with hotel renovations and/or new development
- Familiarity with Lumian rendering software a plus
- Proficiency in development of construction documents
- Ability to coordinate brand specifications/PIP requirements
- Knowledge of Marriott’s LOBO & Hilton’s ProjectHub design platforms
- Some travel to hotel sites is required
What we Offer:
At Buffalo Lodging, we are committed to keeping our most important assets – our employees – healthy, happy and productive. To achieve this, we offer a variety of benefits including the following:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Competitive 401 (k) Retirement Savings Plan with Generous Employer Match
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Account
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Hotel Discounts – for You, Your Friends and Family
- Monthly Employee Appreciation Activities & Events
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
- Salary range $65-95k