Manager, Project Architect

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Royal Caribbean Group’s Private Destinations Team has an exciting career opportunity for a full-time Project Architect reporting to the Director, Technical Design

This position will be working onsite from Miami.

Position Summary :

As a Project Architect with the Architecture and Design Department, under Private Destinations, you will work in a team environment and be responsible for overseeing the technical architectural aspects of development, including but not limited to; schematic design, design development, construction documents, and specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Oversee the design of large developments in hospitality, and commercial applications.
• Participate in or lead the management of deliverables at SD, DD, and CDs.
• Support RCI policies on project delivery, quality control, and safety
• Have the skills to provide quick mark-ups, alternative solutions for areas that need immediate responses.
• Review and ensure design consistency, adherence to project standards, and integration of sustainable principles
• Maintain high-quality design output suitable for moving into detailed design phases
• Ensure designs consider relevant zoning, building, and regulatory constraints
• Coordinate with permitting authorities as needed.
• Assess and validate selected A/E firms production schedule.
• Check and cross reference interdisciplinary drawings and specifications, to ensure QA/QC by architect was effectively conducted.
• Review design outputs critically, identifying and resolving potential uses to maintain high-quality deliverables throughout the design process.
• Possess excellent multi-disciplinary technical knowledge.

Communications:

• Maintain client relationships.
• Facilitate and hold team and client meetings.
• Lead and inform the Project Team of changes and updates.
• Effectively communicate relevant project information to business practice managers
• Resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion.
• Understand how to communicate difficult/sensitive information.

Leadership:

• Identifies opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change.
• Remains engaged and knowledgeable regarding emerging industry practices.
• Desire and ability to lead and contribute on multiple levels within the design process.

Teamwork:

• Effectively utilize each team member to his/her fullest potential
• Motivate team to work together efficiently.
• Mitigate team conflict and communication challenges.
• Acknowledge and appreciate team members and their contributions.
• Keeps track of lessons learned to be shared with team members and peers.

Client Management:

• Manage day-to-day consultant interaction, evaluate, and manage expectations.
• Support and maintain lasting relationships with consultants.
• Communicate effectively with consultant to identify needs, evaluate alternative solutions, and deliver value added services.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills :

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited Architecture program.
• Licensed Architect, preferred
• +/-8 years of experience in the development of large commercial and hospitality projects
• Support project in late SD, DD, CD phases, and CA when applicable.
• Demonstrate ability to lead and coordinate building systems with multi-disciplined teams.
• Ability to develop and present construction details.
• Familiarity and knowledge of Autodesk CAD / Revit BIM, ACC, and Bluebeam platforms/ software with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A high level of organizational skills with a detail-oriented focus and a strong work ethic
• Ability to work efficiently and be flexible to change.
• Thorough understanding of codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions and how they apply to the design.
• Be self-managed, demonstrate initiative and work independently as required.

We know there's a lot to consider. As you go through the application process, our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance, and more relevant details to answer any additional questions. Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We'll hope to see you onboard soon!

It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexuality, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.

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