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The Design Manager/PIP Writer leads design scope development for conversion and renovation projects, with a primary focus on Marriott’s midscale brands. The role conducts site visits and authors Property Improvement Plans (PIPs), providing design and technical oversight to ensure alignment with brand standards and strategy. This position partners with owners, consultants, and internal teams to manage design reviews, variance approvals, and issue resolution, and may also support design quality assurance and design management services across franchised, managed, or corporate projects, including conversions, new construction, adaptive re‑use, and renovations. This role requires extensive travel (up to 80%) and exercises independent judgment while influencing external stakeholders and contributing to the evolution of brand standards and design processes.
Job Responsibility:
Lead conversion site visits and develop Property Improvement Plans (PIPs) that clearly define brand‑compliant scope and execution requirements
Provide design and technical leadership through review of drawings, specifications, and submittals to ensure alignment with brand standards and approved adaptations
Manage review, negotiation, and approval of brand standard variances, balancing brand integrity with project and owner considerations
Direct external consultants and manage brand education and design negotiations with owners, franchisees, and project teams
Develop conceptual studies, design criteria, and cost‑efficient solutions that support brand strategy and asset value
Serve as the primary design point of contact, managing communications and building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Coordinate with internal disciplines to ensure cross‑functional alignment, integration, and issue resolution
Maintain and enhance PIP, design review, and project management tools, including templates, checklists, databases, and CRM systems
Track project milestones and manage workload in alignment with budgets, schedules, and established processes
Contribute to the evolution of brand standards and prototype documentation based on project experience and trends
Communicate proactively with leadership, escalating sensitive owner or project issues and providing informed recommendations
Requirements:
4-year degree from an accredited university in Architecture, Interior Design or related design discipline
Five or more years of progressive experience at a design firm for hospitality or multi-family residential projects
Anticipate up to 80% travel within the US and Canada
Strong preference for candidates in the Washington, DC metro area or in airport hub cities within the Eastern time zone
Prior experience preparing Property Improvement Plans (PIPs) for hospitality projects
Nice to have:
Strong preference for candidates in the Washington, DC metro area or in airport hub cities within the Eastern time zone
Prior experience preparing Property Improvement Plans (PIPs) for hospitality projects