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**Will consider remote candidates in FL, SC, and GA**
Job Summary
The Associate Director, Architecture & Construction (A&C) will be a full-time in-region resource, managing and leading project(s) through all typical stages (e.g., planning, preconstruction, delivery, turnover, and occupancy), responsible for brand compliance, quality, budget and on time delivery. Project types can include new resort development, villa refurbishments, sales center delivery and renovations, and both developer-owned and COA-owned Capital Assets (Real Estate Fixed Assets) of resort properties.
This role acts as single-point accountability for delivering a portfolio of projects on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with brand standards and for developing and managing an overall project execution plan with a focus on problem avoidance, the delivery of cost-effective predictable results, and the marshaling of appropriate resources required to enable the achievement of MVW’s business goals and objectives.
Expected Contributions
- Acts as single point accountability for delivering a portfolio of project(s) on schedule, within budget, in compliance with brand standards, regulatory & local ordinances, and for developing and managing an overall project execution plan with a focus on problem avoidance, the delivery of cost-effective predictable results, and the marshaling of appropriate resources required to enable the achievement of MVW’s business goals and objectives.
- Assures compliance with Regional and Core “Standard Operating Procedures” (SOP) and MVCI Brand Standards and Design Guidelines.
- Understands business goals of key project stakeholders and develops partnering relationships that enable mutual success.
- Applies knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to resort development management activities in order to meet or exceed stakeholders’ needs and expectations.
- Leads, manages, and coordinates delivery of various project types ensuring compliance with standards, procedures, and policies.
- Participates in the development of project programs with MVW Senior Management, Design Studio, and functional personnel, design professionals, Fire Life Safety, Operations and Sales and Marketing (S&M), as needed.
- Responsible for delivery of all Projects under various project deal/transaction structures and agreements e.g., Turnkey, Self-Developed, Joint-Venture, etc.
- Recruits and selects qualified Project/ Construction Management staff/resources as required to meet all project needs.
- Partners with the VP of Cost Management and their Project Managers to establish project budgets. Implements and follows up on the Regional SOP to control project costs within budget.
- Develops and manages integrated “milestone” project schedules. Provides guidance to Project Managers to establish project deliverables with consultants, contractors, and A&C functional and support personnel to ensure that these deliverables/milestones are achieved. Integrates project unit inventory/delivery requirements with project construction schedules and CAPEX/Reserves funding. Responsible for assuring compliance with Project Timeline operating guidelines.
- Provides relevant development, design, and construction liaison between Project Team, Fire Life Safety, S&M, and Operations.
- Prepares and presents reports and briefings as required to the VP A&C, Development Management, MVW’s Executive Committee, and the COA Board of Directors.
- Facilitates timely communication of project status, potential problems, recommended corrective actions, and opportunities to strengthen compatible business relationships. Ensures timely completion and updating of Project Timelines, Trends/Expedition Reports, Development Status Reports, Risk Registers, and summaries of Risks & Opportunities. Acts as a liaison with Site S&M and Operations Team(s) to strengthen business relationships between all disciplines.
- Works closely with Project Managers to coordinate all planning, permitting, and external regulatory (AHJ) activity and submittals required for project permitting and execution.
- Develops contracting strategies (design and construction) for each project that properly balances schedule, cost, and risk avoidance. Oversees all contracting efforts.
- Ensures architectural, engineering, construction, and other professional consultant contracts developed and managed by Project Managers in compliance with MVW’s “Approval Matrix”, and MVW’s SOP, which includes relevant and appropriate process and approval operating guidelines and limits.
- Provide guidance to Project Managers to ensure construction contract documents are complete, coordinated, permit compliant, and compliant with Brand Standards, Design Guidelines, and Regulatory Requirements.
- Oversees Project Managers compliance activities as they relate to Building, Fire Code, and other entitlement and permitting officials to provide code-compliant and permit-compliant design documentation.
- Visits project sites periodically during construction to provide leadership, guidance, approvals, and support.
- Acts as a liaison between Project Managers, Law Department, and external consultants for timely and accurate flow of information required for Registration and contract approval documents.
- Share best practices and lessons learned with other Project Teams to promote continuous improvement.
- Oversees Project Managers who assure design & construction quality, compliance, schedule, and budget, and coordinates turnover of buildings, documents, manuals, training materials, etc. to Operations.
- Recommends changes for project improvement efforts consistent with CGC or COA-approved scope, schedule, and budget.
- Manages and provides leadership per MVW associate relations standards and traditions, focusing on treating all associates with respect and dignity.
- Manages and provides leadership by ensuring compliance with MVW standards that focus on meeting and exceeding customer needs and increasing Guest and Customer Engagement in accordance with MVW’s customer relations standards and traditions.
Candidate Profile
Education
- Professional degree in a technical field (Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture) from an accredited university.
- Professional registration is desirable.
Experience
- A minimum of five (5) years’ experience as Owner Representative in Construction Management, or Project Management.
- A minimum of Ten (10) years’ experience in the Design or Construction industry with specific documented experience in project planning and design and/or construction management.
Skills & Attributes
- Ability to access and traverse proposed construction sites.
- Strong leadership, financial management, and communication skills providing the ability to work in a dynamic, multi-functional matrix management environment, as a “Team Player”.
- Pro-active, assertive, motivated, and collaborative, with a high sense of responsibility and discipline.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with External Project Stakeholders, such as AHJ’s, Condominium Owners’ Associations (COA), and Boards of Directors (BOD).
- Experience in leading, managing, and coordinating design, construction, and other professionals.
- Experience in qualifying, contract negotiation, recommendation, and administration of Professional and Contractor Agreements.
- Proven ability to understand the business goals of stakeholders and implement a partnering relationship that will enable mutual success and trust.
- Experience in legislative/ jurisdictional approval processes.
- Proven ability to comprehend, and critique design and contract documents.
- Lead and coordinate resources to achieve complete technically acceptable design and contract documents within Design Guides, Construction Operations Manual, project scope, schedule, and cost.
- Frequent domestic and international travel will be required.
Preferred Skills:
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Office products, Project Management (ePM) software applications like Microsoft Project, Procure, Primavera applications and PMWeb.
- Related and relevant Regional/International work experience.
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