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 Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporate Headquarters-Westwood is currently accepting  applications for: DIR-ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRTN

Responsibilities include:

CLS Generic Position Summary

As a member of the professional staff, contributes a high level of specialized knowledge and skill in a discipline (e.g. Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Information Resources, Operations Planning & Support, Sales & Marketing) area to support department and/or function objectives. Generally works with considerable independence, developing operating plans and related operational processes for own department and monitoring the flow of work between own department and others in alignment with broader business objectives, selecting and developing effective managers and work teams, and managing own organization through reliable systems and processes.

Specific Job Summary

The Project Manager (PM) must understand the business goals of the stakeholders and develop a partnering relationship that will enable mutual success.  The PM provide(s) the application of knowledge, management skills, tools, and techniques to project activities in order to meet or exceed the project objectives and the stakeholders needs and expectations. Leads, manages and coordinates delivery of projects related to the renovation and refurbishment of resorts, ensuring compliance with MORI Standards, Procedures, and Policies.  The PM has single point authority and responsibility for the on-time and on-budget delivery of the assigned project. 

Position reports to the Senior Director Refurbishment & Renovation and supervise Project Manager(s) and Project Manager’s Administrative Staff.  The incumbent will lead and manage contractors, consulting professionals and Jurisdictional Approval Processes. Interfaces with Functional Vice Presidents, Design & Construction Contracts Coordinator, Procurement Manager, Project Controller, Home Owner Association Boards, Director of Estimating, Scheduling Team, General Managers and RVPs, Law Department and Resort Operations.

CLS Generic Expected Contributions

§         Develops operating plans and workable business processes for own department in alignment with function strategy.

§         Manages larger business processes and/or projects, setting priorities and measurable objectives, monitoring and reporting on the process, progress and results. Typically influences work of cross-functional or extended teams.
 

§         Responds to, solves and makes decisions on business requests that have broader department impact and/or moderate risk.  Presents alternative solutions to business issues by leveraging the broader organization. 

§         Works to enhance the organization’s capabilities through effective staffing and development of others by:

-         anticipating staffing requirements by comparing business needs with strengths and weaknesses of existing staff.

-         using appropriate MVW interviewing tools to hire the best managers available from inside or outside.

-         setting and maintaining high standards for team and individual performance.

-         providing timely coaching and feedback.

-         making and rewarding distinctions in performance.

§         Assists more senior associates in achieving business results by:

-         acting in a consultative fashion to implement programs impacting the broader organization.

-         assisting in the development and communication of broader organizational goals.

-         achieving results against budget within scope of responsibility.

-         taking calculated risks to move the department or team forward.

-         developing and using systems to organize and keep track of information.

-         balancing the interests of own group with the interests of the organization.

-         working with others to identify and remove barriers to success.

§         Readily critiques own behavior to acknowledge mistakes and improve future leadership performance and acts independently to improve and increase skills and knowledge.

§         Performs other duties as appropriate.

Specific Expected Contributions

Project Scope Management

§         Lead, manage, and coordinate the processes required to ensure that the project includes all the work required, and only the work required, to complete the project successfully.

§         Lead, manage and coordinate scope change control processes.

Project Time Management

§         Review each phase of the Resort overall years Renovation Project Master Plan/Program Schedule and maximize project economics by analyzing and recommending opportunities to bridge activities, purchases and construction between phases.

§         Initiate, update, and recommend the project Current Phase Construction Schedule.

§         Lead, manage, and coordinate the processes required for timely on-site project start, substantial completion, and first occupancy.

Project Cost Management

§         Develop the Project Budget/Estimate.

§         Initiate, update, and recommend the processes and “Estimate to Complete” updates required to ensure the project is completed within the Home Owner Association approved budget.

§         Initiate, update, and recommend the “Estimate at Completion” (forecast).

§         Initiate, update, and recommend resource planning strategies.

Project Communication Management

§         Lead, manage, and coordinate the on-site processes required to ensure timely and appropriate generation, collection, dissemination, storage, and ultimate disposition of project information.

Project Integration Management

§         Lead and manage the processes required to ensure that the various  elements of the project are properly managed and coordinated.  Evaluate making tradeoffs among competing objectives and alternatives in order to meet or exceed stakeholder needs  and expectations In alignment with the Project Objectives.

§         Initiate, update, and recommend all jurisdictional applications to secure approvals required for project permitting, inspection, and occupancy.

§         Develop knowledge and understanding of Corporate and MORI processes, policies and procedures.

§         Analyze and concur with the approved EC Committee and Home Owner Association Board presentation deliverables.

§         Lead, manage, and coordinate the delivery of the project with Resort Operations           interfacing personnel.

§         Lead, manage, and coordinate and function as liaison interfacing Resort Management and Operations, design consultants, and contractor teams.

Project Risk Management

§         Initiate, update, and recommend the identification, quantification, analysis, and control documentation of project risk.  It includes maximizing the results of positive events and minimizing the consequences of adverse events.

Project Quality Management

§         Initiate, update and recommend the processes required ensuring that the project will satisfy the needs for which it was undertaken.   It includes all activities that determine the quality objective by means of quality planning, control, assurance, and improvement.

§         Lead, manage, and coordinate project results for compliance with the contract documents

§         Analyze and recommend changes for project improvement consistent with EC Committee and Home Owner Association Board approved scope, schedule and budget.

Project Human Resource Management

§         Lead, manage, and coordinate the processes required to make the most effective use of project human resources.  It includes all the project stakeholders.

Project Procurement Management

§         Strategize, lead, manage, coordinate, and execute the process necessary to acquire all Design & Construction services, goods and products from the most qualified, responsive, competitive performing organization to deliver the completed Facility, ready for occupancy.

CLS Generic Candidate Profile

Successful candidates should possess knowledge and experience and demonstrate strong leadership and relationship skills as follows:

Generally a professional position requiring significant knowledge and experience in one or more disciplines and/or business operations as well as associate management experience. College degree and/or relevant experience generally required.

Specific Candidate Profile

Education:

§         Professional degree in technical field from an accredited university including Architecture, Project Management, Construction Management or Engineering discipline.

§         Professional registration is desirable; however there is no requirement for professional sealing or stamping of design documents.

Experience:

§         Twelve (12) years’ experience as Owners’ Representative in Hospitality, Resort Design, Construction Management, or Project Management. 

§         A minimum of   ten (10) years’ experience in the Design or Construction industry with specific documented experience in project and/or construction management with specific experience in renovation and or retrofit projects.

§         Experience in leading, managing, and coordinating design, construction, and other professionals.

§         Experience in qualifying, contract negotiation, recommendation, and administration of Professional and Contractor Agreements.

§         Experience in legislative/jurisdictional approval processes.

Skills & Attributes:

§         Strong leadership, 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 disciplined.

§         Ability to understand the business goals of stakeholders and implement a partnering relationship that will enable mutual success.

§         Ability to comprehend, and critique design and contract documents. 

§         Ability to lead and coordinate resources to achieve complete technically acceptable design and contract documents within Design Guides, Construction Operations Manual, project scope, schedule, and cost.

§         Computer literacy on Microsoft Office products, Primavera P3 or Suretrak (or other scheduling) and, Primavera Expedition (or other Project Management) software applications is desirable.

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