Job Description

Omni Hotels and Resorts creates genuine, authentic guest experiences at 60 distinctive luxury hotels and resorts in leading business gateways and leisure destinations across North America. Omni Hotels is known for its exemplary culture, authenticity to the markets in which we operate, innovation and exceptional service. Our commitment to career development has created tenure and loyalty that enables us to perpetuate our family atmosphere.

We are seeking a talented Interior Design Manager to join our Design & Construction department! As we continue to grow our brand through major renovations, acquisitions & new builds we are looking for someone passionate about design who can skillfully combine creativity with strategic thinking.

Be a key part of the development team driving exceptional design for Omni Hotels & Resorts - a luxury hotel brand known for its portfolio of hotels and resorts where each property brings the local flavor of the destination to life through design, dcor, and carefully curated guest experiences; its award-winning service; and its vibrant culture. Reporting to the Director of Interior Design Management, the Interior Design Manager primarily oversees interior design projects conducted by outside consultants for renovations and new construction as well as completes smaller in-house design projects as necessary. This role requires a leader with a keen eye for detail, strong project management skills, clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams all while maintaining project schedules & budgets.

• Handle day-to-day management of interior design project scope-of-work, budgets and schedules
• Act as a project manager guiding the work of outside design consultants, under supervision of the Director of Interior Design Management.
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, adhering to budgets and timelines.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and procurement teams to ensure cohesive and functional design outcomes.
• Manage all consultants (design, architecture, lighting, signage, kitchen etc) through all phases of design & construction.
• Responsible for reviewing drawing & spec documents for compliance with scope, budget & Omni design & construction standards.
• Prepare RFPs, solicit proposal forms and recommend interior design firms and purchasing companies
• Develop FF&E estimated budgets and estimated quantity take-off information to conform to established project budgets
• Approve FF&E selections that meet project program, budget and schedule, ensuring they meet quality, aesthetic, and functional requirements .
• Manage interior design (quantity and room type) matrices that coordinate with ID drawings, schedules and FF&E specifications
• Coordinate with Purchasing in order to ensure that design intent is followed
• Work within and manage a budget and recommend alternate design products when item cannot be produced within project timeframe or exceeds approved budget
• Coordinate with Property, General Contractor, Purchasing and Vendors during pre-production, production and installation of FF&E specialty items to ensure design integrity is maintained
• Organize field visits, ID site supervision and interior finish and FF&E punch lists related to interior design scope as required
• Issue meeting minutes and field visit reports related to interior design project scope
• Organize and archive project interior design records
• Conduct preliminary field surveys for project interior design scope verification
• Interact with Construction Project Manager for coordination
• Design or manage and coordinate graphics and signage packages
• Design or manage and coordinate OSE
• Ensures all projects are in compliance with the appropriate Brands Standards and Purchasing programs
• Works closely with both corporate and hotel team members as necessary, including Operations, Project Management, Procurement and Accounting departments
• Reviews & sign Purchase Orders under $25,000 against specifications to ensure accuracy and budget / schedule compliance
• Record, File & Distribute Purchase Orders to Purchasing Agent & Accounting upon final review
• Manage expediting reports with Purchasing agent

• Eight years of working experience in an architectural or interior design organization with emphasis on hospitality design projects
• Bachelor Degree from an accredited college degree in Interior Design or Architecture
• Proven experience in managing large-scale projects and leading design teams
• Outstanding organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Ability to manage outside design firms & consultants
• Team player with ability to switch gears easily
• Must be able to work within budget requirements
• Must have interpersonal, and communication & leadership skills to deal effectively with internal and external business contacts
• Ability to make quick, thoughtful decisions that support the success of the project and Omni Hotels at large.
• Daily working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Working knowledge of design software (AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.).
• Experience designing Axminster Carpet
• TX State TBAE Registration or NCIDQ Certification
• Approximately 20-30% travel

PERKS

• Work in the most prestigious office space in Dallas at the Old Parkland Campus!
• Free gated garage parking
• On-Site State of the art gym
• On-Site Coffee Bar and Caf
• Convenient on-site dry-cleaning drop-off/pick-up
• Hotel stay discounts for employee/family/friends
• No timesheets!

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster and the following link is the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement

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