FLEX Manager, DesignProperty Improvement Plan Writer (East Coast)

This is a temporary position.

The Design Manager/PIP Writer leads design scope development for conversion and renovation projects with a primary focus on Marriotts 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 reuse 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.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience Required

Required

• 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.

Preferred

• 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.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

• Lead conversion site visits and develop Property Improvement Plans (PIPs) that clearly define brandcompliant 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 costefficient 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 crossfunctional 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.

At Marriott International we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture talent and experiences of our are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis including disability veteran status or other basis protected by applicable law.