Design Manager/Senior Manager

Your day to day

• Works closely with the region’s development team in the review of properties that are considered for acquisition, management or franchise into an IHG brand.
• Supports the development team in China with state-of-the-art and cost efficient designs, space planning, interior design, engineering, and construction and project management techniques, in conjunction with the Regional Director of Design Greater China.
• Works closely with the Senior Director of Design, Greater China to understand IHG investment goals and brand strategies and standards for each Hotel project. This is to be achieved through regular presentations of concept plans, space planning, facility lists, area programs to the Regional Director of Design, Greater China.
• Manages the process of reviewing potential IHG Hotel projects in terms of IHG design standards, including concept design, documentation and inspections, as well as the Pre-opening inspections.
• Manages the process for Property Improvement Plans (PIP) to include on-site evaluations and execution of PIP plans. Ensures that quality of work and structurally safe designs and standards are followed and maintained at all properties to protect integrity/image of brands. Provides technical assistance to owners in the development of project plans and consults on interior design and other related activities ensuring cost efficiency.
• Works closely with the regional operations team to collaborate on issues that impact conversion, renovation, and contract renewal project plans and related costs, ensuring that objectives are achieved and standards are consistently maintained.
• Collaborate closely with owners, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders to drive project alignment and execution.

What we need from you

• Bachelor’s degree of architecture/interior design, or civil engineering
• Flexible interpersonal style; effective communication and project management skills; strong influencing skills; experience in a multi-national environment and ability to deal with different cultural issues and competing requirements.
• Typically, Minimum 8 years or more direct combined experience in design, construction, project management of hospitality projects, for example, other management companies or large design firms. Strong knowledge of architectural and planning design, and construction principles and understanding of applicable laws.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we work together to deliver True Hospitality for Good on a global scale. With corporate offices and over 6,000 hotel destinations worldwide, a career at IHG is the perfect way to broaden your horizons. You’ll experience our unique culture and brilliant colleagues who will support and inspire you. With a host of corporate opportunities to choose from, wherever you are on your career journey, and whatever you want to achieve there’s Room for You at IHG.

Over recent years, we’ve transformed our company. We have bold ambitions to drive performance and maintain our relentless focus on growth in order to be the hotel company of choice that guests & owners love.

We are a hospitality business at our core and value connections and being together helps us foster a unique sense of belonging that also supports productivity. That’s why here at IHG, we give our colleagues flexibility and balance – working in a hybrid way, blending office and remote working collectively. We recognise that every role is different, that’s why leaders work with teams to determine how and when they collaborate.

We provide a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. These include impressive room discounts across our many properties, recharge days and volunteering days throughout the year. Through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. We offer a unique and inclusive culture, where there is always Room for You to belong, grow and make a difference.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable laws. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

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