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Marriott Vacations Worldwide

Director of Development Management, Architecture & Construction, Asia Pacific

Marriott Vacations Worldwide
Singapore
10-12 Years
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Job Description

EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

Preconstruction and Project Delivery

  • Develops contracting strategies (design and construction) for each project that properly balances schedule, cost, and risk avoidance. Managers all contracting efforts.
  • Responsible for delivery of all Projects under various project deal/transaction structures and agreements e.g., Turnkey (Third-Party), Self-Developed, Joint-Venture, etc.
  • Acts as single point accountability for delivering a portfolio of project(s) on schedule, within budget, in compliance with brand standards and for developing and managing the overall master program and individual project execution plans with a focus on problem avoidance, the delivery of cost-effective predictable results, managing multiple projects concurrently, and marshalling of appropriate resources required to enable the achievement of MVW's business goals and objectives.
  • Facilitates timely communication of project status, potential problems, recommended corrective actions, and opportunities to strengthen compatible business relationships. Ensures timely completion and updating of Project Timelines, Dashboard & Trends Reports, Development Status Reports, and summaries of Risks & Opportunities. Acts as a liaison with Site S&M and Operations Team(s) to strengthen business relationships between all disciplines.
  • Single point of authority and responsibility for on-schedule, within budget, and brand standard compliant delivery of projects. Has single point of accountability and oversight of multiple resort projects at various stages of its life cycle simultaneously.
  • Develops and manages integrated milestone project schedules:
    • Establishes project deliverables with consultants, contractors, and A&C functional and support personnel to ensure that these deliverables/milestones are achieved.
    • Integrates project unit inventory / delivery requirements with project construction schedules and CAPEX funding. Responsible for assuring compliance with Project Timeline.
  • Responsible for delivery of all Projects from different funding sources and particular SOP, administrative requirements and risk profile.
  • Coordinates all planning, permitting, and external regulatory activity and submittals required for project permitting and execution.
  • Visits project sites regularly during construction to provide leadership, guidance, approvals and support.
  • Oversees and ensures construction quality, compliance, schedule and budget, and coordinates turnover of buildings, documents, manuals, training materials, etc. to Operations.
  • Recommends changes for project improvement efforts consistent with CGC or COA approved scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Manages projects individually or recruits and selects qualified Project Management staff/resources as needed to meet all project requirements.
  • Leads and manages direct reports and peers according to MVW standards, focusing on increasing associate engagement and leading by example. Ensures compliance with MVW standards to meet and exceed customer needs, enhancing guest and customer engagement.
  • Shares best practices and lessons learned with other Project Teams to promote continuous improvement.
Business Partnerships

  • Partners with VP of Cost Management and Project Managers to establish project budgets. Implements and follows Regional SOP and best practices to control project costs within budget.
  • Understands business goals of key stakeholders and develops partnering relationships that enable mutual success. Applies knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to resort development management activities to meet or exceed stakeholders needs and expectations.
  • Prepares and presents reports and briefings as required to the VP Development Management, A&C, MVW's Executive Committee and/or the HOA Board of Directors.
  • Participates in development of project programs with MVW Senior Management, Design Studio and functional personnel, design professionals, Operations and Sales and Marketing (S&M), as needed.
  • Provides relevant development, design and construction liaison between Project Team, S&M and Operations

Brand Standard Compliance

  • Assures compliance with Regional and Core Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and MVCI Brand Standards and Design Guidelines.
  • Executes architectural, engineering, construction and other professional consultant contracts in compliance with MVW's Approval Matrix, and MVW's SOP which includes relevant and appropriate process and approval operating guidelines and limits.
  • Provides guidance and review to ensure construction contract documents are complete, coordinated, permit compliant, and compliant with Brand Standards and Design Guidelines.
  • Oversees compliance activities as it relates to Building, Fire Code and other entitlement and permitting officials to provide code complaint and permit compliant design documentation.
  • Acts as a liaison between Law Department and external consultants for timely and accurate flow of information required for Registration and contract approval documents.
  • Leads, manages, and coordinates delivery of various project types ensuring compliance with standards, procedures, and policies

General Operations

  • Develops operating plans and workable business processes for own department in alignment with function strategy.
  • Manages larger business processes and/or projects, setting priorities and measurable objectives, monitoring and reporting on the process, progress and results.
  • Responds to, solves and makes decisions on business requests that have broader department impact and/or moderate risk. Presents alternative solutions to business issues by leveraging the broader organization.
  • Responsible for own work and contributing to team, department and/or business results. May direct work of non-management staff. Typically influences work of cross-functional or extended teams.
  • Assists more senior associates in achieving business results by:
    • acting in a consultative fashion to implement programs impacting the broader organization.
    • assisting in the development and communication of broader organizational goals.
    • achieving results against budget within scope of responsibility.
    • taking calculated risks to move the department or team forward.
    • developing and using systems to organize and keep track of information.
    • balancing the interests of own group with the interests of the organization.
    • working with others to identify and remove barriers to success.
  • Readily critiques own behavior to acknowledge mistakes and improve future leadership performance and acts independently to improve and increase skills and knowledge.
  • Performs other duties as appropriate.
CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education

  • Professional degree in a technical field (e.g. Construction Management, Engineering or Architecture) from an accredited university. Professional registration is desirable; however, there is no requirement for professional sealing or stamping of design documents.

Experience

  • A minimum of 10 years experience in the Design or Construction industry as Owners Representative in Development / Project Management with responsibility for design and delivery for multiple simultaneous projects with specific documented experience in Project Planning, Design and Construction Management.
  • Experience in leading, managing, and coordinating design, construction, and other professionals.
  • Demonstrable experience leading project teams for Asia Pacific A&C projects.
  • Experience in qualifying, contract negotiation, recommendation, and administration of Professional and Contractor Agreements.
  • Experience in legislative / jurisdictional approval processes.
  • Related and relevant Regional / International work experience.

Skills/Attributes

  • Strong leadership, financial management, and communication skills providing the ability to work in a dynamic, multi-functional matrix management environment, as a Team Player.
  • Pro-active, assertive, motivated, and collaborative leader, with a high sense of responsibility, Asian cultural awareness and discipline.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with resort Homeowners Associations (HOA) and Boards of Directors (BOD).
  • Proven ability to understand the business goals of stakeholders and implement a partnering relationship that will enable mutual success and trust.
  • Proven ability to comprehend, and critique design and contract documents.
  • Proven ability to prepare and assess critical path schedules (programs).
  • Lead and coordinate resources to achieve complete technically acceptable design and contract documents within Design Guides, Construction Operations Manual, project scope, schedule, and cost.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, schedules and budgets concurrently.
  • Ability to lead, manage, and coordinate design, construction and other professionals through all stages of a project's life cycle.
  • Ability to express development, design, and technical constructions concepts clearly, orally, graphically and in writing.
  • Ability to work within Project team environment with peers and multiple upper-level management personnel.
  • Ability to follow through on action lists and priorities with attention to deadlines and details.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to respond clearly, succinctly and promptly.
  • Computer literacy on Microsoft 365, Power BI, Bluebeam Revu, Project Management software applications like Microsoft Project, PMWeb, Prolog, Procore, Primavera, etc.

Physical Job Requirements

  • At least 50% travel is required (domestic and international).
  • Participate in stakeholder group calls or lead AP project update meetings that may cover multiple time zones.
  • Ability to access and traverse proposed construction sites.

Marriott Vacations Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.

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Job Type:
Permanent Job
Industry:
Other
Function:
Construction
Employment Type:
Full time

Job ID: 146934843

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