Job Description

Who we are



DiLeonardo, a world leader in hospitality design, headquartered in Warwick, RI, is a global firm with a diverse and collaborative work environment. Our team fosters, excellence, professional development, curiosity and award winning design around the world. We are looking for team members that share our love of travel, hospitality and like us, does not fit neatly into one job description. DiLeonardo values people that are collaborative, optimistic, who take ownership, talk less do more, learn from failure and have a desire to make others successful.


About the Position : Project Director (PD) is responsible for driving our creative process forward, works closely with our project teams to make sure we deliver on brief, on budget and on schedule. Our project directors are the core of our teams. They are the key to our promise that we can deliver what we imagine.


Qualifications


• Possess strong leadership, organizing and analytical skills
• Knowledge of Auto-Cad, Computer Modeling, Autodesk Architecture, Revit, Photoshop, InDesign, Adobe Suits and Hand Sketching
• Ability to budget, schedule and direct teams.
• Requires at least (10) ten years experience in architecture or Interior Design practice
• Must hold a Professional Architectural Registration
• Hospitality experience a plus


Once you are here you will:


Studio


• Responsible for coordinating several projects concurrently through all phases in addition to other related duties.
• Responsible for quality of documentation
• Responsible for the development of a project schedule and plan
• Responsible to act as Project Lead on assigned projects
• Assist in hours and profitability of projects
• Advise Lead Designer and the Partner on progress and assist in key decision making
• Oversees internal project production as well as coordinates with all consultants on the project to ensure ease and continuity of communication throughout project
• Manages internal team and schedule for all phases of work
• Aid in mentoring, training and development of team members
• Budget, schedule, direct teams, prioritize multiple projects and deadlines, and communicate with superiors and clients effectively and efficiently


Leadership


• Manages and builds the client relationship
• Responsible for mentoring, training and development of unit members
• Active member of the leadership team
• Assists in ensuring the business goals and standards are met
• Assists in developing project and departmental goals
• Ability to lead a team of ten or more people effectively
• Experience working with FF&E and understanding of specifications requirements
• Strong communication and coordination skills


Travel



Must have ability, passion and desire to travel to many regions around the world and attend design meetings, kickoffs and major presentations.


Interested



If you feel this is a position for you and are excited about great design and our diverse team we would love to see your cover letter, resume and portfolio.



Portfolio



Portfolio should include 4-5 examples of projects you have worked on. Projects should demonstrate your process, the challenges you were trying to solve, the research and methods used and your creative solution.