Regional Manager, Plan Review

When you’re a part of IHG, you’re more than your job title. If you’re anything like Isabella you’re a music lover and an avid soccer player too. And that’s what we love – the individual talents, interests and dreams that make you who you are. 

Join Architecture and Design team at IHG and we won’t expect you to conform to any stereotype – because we know that a team with different perspectives and passions can only make us stronger. 

What you will need is ambition, talent and some key skills. For this vital role, we’re looking for someone who can co-manage hotel projects, aligned with assigned Manager, Property Improvements & Plan Review, for an assigned territory of franchised hotels which may include a Property Improvement Plan (PIP) for a renovation and/or new development (ND) hotel construction project.  Serve as a recognized architectural, design and construction expert for a segment of mid-scale or upscale IHG brand hotels.  Manager, Property Improvements & Plan Review will focus primary responsibilities on either PIP discipline or Plan Review discipline as assigned per hiring manager.  

Responsibilities include approving (or not approving) project plans, design boards, life safety plans and other related project submitals for a broad range of complex of PIP and ND projects to ensure conformance with Hotel Brand Vision and Hotel Design Guidelines, Hotel Brand Standards, IHG Brand Safety Standards, ADA requirements, and other related design criteria requirements. Provide design guidance and assistance to IHG franchisees and their design consultants through all phases of the PIP or ND projects, ensuring timely and successful completion of projects while promoting Great Hotels Guests Love.

May lead and review the work of less experienced staff by providing mentoring, technical guidance and/or training in daily activities.  From time to time provide feedback to management and brand on product related issues / recommendations for improvements. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Effectively manage an assigned territory by evaluating and tracking progress all ongoing PIP project field activities, prepare written reports and/or summaries for management as needed.
• Manage the Digital Library and electronic project management systems (eg. Digital Project Manager (DPM), PIP Tracking, etc.) for executed projects for content and accuracy of input for assigned projects. 
• Participate in special projects as assigned.  
• Lead the enforcement of Brand program compliance.
• Owner Relations – Manager must develop good franchisee / owner relations offering assistance as needed within reason.
• Manager is responsible for addressing design and construction or PIP waiver requests from ownership.
• Manager is expected to provide design solutions to problems and be ready to recommend known design professionals to assist franchisee upon request or as Manager feels necessary.
• Effectively manage an assigned territory by evaluating a steady flow of proposed ND and PIP renovation project designs, including evaluation against IHG Brand Standards, suitability of designs, materials, style and coordination for all areas of a hotel project.  
• Perform courtesy reviews to pre-determine a project's potential suitability as an IHG branded hotel in order to assist Franchise Sales in pursuing acceptable properties for conversion and development.  
• Thoroughly review PIP documents to gain familiarity with project requirements as set forth by the PIP prior to commenting to franchisee on project submitals sent in for Design Review.  Manager has the authority to accept submitted design modifications that are not as specifically listed in the PIP if the submitted design meets the intent of the PIP.
• Perform Design Review for all submitals received for all projects within your assigned territory provide appropriate written responses to owner. Review site plans to ensure compliance with applicable laws, IHG Brand Standards, and provide suggestions on required changes or improvements to such plans. Monitor milestone dates for ND and PIP renovation projects to ensure projects are progressing on schedule. Ensure that all documentation is maintained with project file.
• Lead and conduct initial and periodic meetings with Principal Correspondents (Owners), architects, designers, and contractors to discuss renovation requirements, construction direction, and design plans for specific projects.  Consult with/guide the project team members through the design process and into the construction/renovation phase to ensure consistency of product.  Responsible for communicating any design or construction trend changes or improvements in order to keep the brand’s Architecture & Design requirements current and competitive. 
• Contribute to ongoing development of Architecture & Design department’s useful tools and resources to be shared with franchisee community via department website.
• Attend Brand Studio Meetings on a regular basis, providing feedback to the Brand Design team on product and prototype design related issues, request feedback on specific project issues, and provide input towards improvement and growth of the Brand Studio team structure.
• Work as an educator during Design Immersion program sessions and Investor Orientation Certification events, informing attendees of basic design review submittal requirements and brand standards. 

  In return for your hard work, you can look forward to a highly competitive salary and benefits package – including 401k, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and discounts at our hotels. What’s more, because your career will be as unique as you are, we’ll give you all the tailored support you need to make a great start, be involved and grow.

   

  So whoever you are, whatever you love doing, bring your passion to IHG and we’ll make sure you’ll have room to be yourself. 

   

  IHG is an equal opportunity employer:  Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans