Architect & Senior Project Manager

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**Job Title**: Architect & Senior Project Manager
**Location**: Barcelona, Spain

**Job Type**:Permanent, Full-Time

**Position Overview**:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Architect & Senior Project Manager to lead the design and delivery of hotel development and renovation projects of our global portfolio. This dual-role position requires a balance of creative architectural vision with strong project management capabilities, ensuring projects are completed in accordance with brand standards and quality expectations.

This role aims to oversee and ensure effective delivery of:

- Pipeline and future development projects lead by other investors and developers, with Nikki Beach Hospitality Group as the operator.
- Existing hotels Capex projects technical support and Project Management, working closely with Nikki Beach’s Brand Architectural & Interior Design Manager.
- Guidance for existing hotels Maintenance and Engineering departments.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Support the architectural design review process for new hotel developments and renovations, from concept through construction documentation working with consultant Architects and Interior designers, as well as Nikki Beach’s Brand Architectural & Interior Design Manager for Beach Clubs and F&B outlets.
- Develop design proposals, space planning solutions, and feasibility studies.
- Ensure designs meet hospitality industry standards, brand guidelines, building codes, and sustainability goals.
- Coordinate with interior designers, consultants, and other stakeholders to deliver cohesive and functional hospitality environments.

**Project Management**:

- Oversee the full lifecycle of hotel projects including scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and quality control.
- Serve as the primary point of contact between stakeholders including clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
- Manage permitting and approval processes with local authorities.
- Travel to conduct site visits to monitor progress, resolve issues, and ensure compliance with design and construction specifications.
- Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, reports, and status updates.

**Stakeholder Coordination**:

- Collaborate with developers, hotel operators, and brand representatives to integrate operational requirements into the design.
- Facilitate regular meetings with internal and external stakeholders to review progress and align expectations.
- Support the group’s Beach Club and F&B division’s projects, where not directly associated with hotels.
- Experience with luxury hotel brands and familiarity with operator approval processes.
- Proven experience managing hotel projects from concept through completion.
- Strong knowledge of building systems, codes (NFPA), and construction processes.
- Oversee content for key standard divisions, including:
- Architectural Design
- TSA Process Documents
- Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP)
- Life & Fire Safety
- Technology & Sustainability Guidelines
- Proficiency in Bluebeam, AutoCAD and MS Project (or similar PM tools) highly desired.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and negotiation skills.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- This role is for global projects and periods of travel away from Barcelona are expected throughout the year to adapt to the design process, approval and construction. This is not a site-based role, but in pre-opening, some periods of site inspection will be required.

**Required Qualifications and Competencies**:

- Degree in Architecture or similar building design degree. PMP certification or similar is a strong asset.
- Professional qualification as an Architect or similar building design professional body.
- Minimum 8 years of experience with Hotel design, with at least 5 years in project management in hospitality projects. Preferably in an international background.
- LEED or WELL accreditation a plus.
- Multilingual capabilities are an advantage in international projects. Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Spanish is an advantage but not strictly necessary.
- Flexibility to travel

**Benefits**:

- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Flexible Retribution
- Staff discount for our Hotels & Resorts, Beach Clubs, Restaurants and Shops
- Global travel opportunities for short and long term project work.
- Hybrid work

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