Design Director W/M - Luxury Hotel, Bahamas

About the role

Bouygues Bâtiment International is looking for a Design Director to join its project team for the construction of a large-scale luxury hotel in the Bahamas. The role covers the full design process from the conceptual stage with the Architects and Engineers (A&E) team, through planning and permitting, to final Construction Documents and Construction Administration. The Design Director is the main point of contact for Architects and Engineers during the design phase and stays involved during construction.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the design from start to finish and liaise with architects, consultants, ownership, estimating and operation teams, authorities and contractors to ensure alignment, constructability and efficiency.
• Consolidate and manage the design consultants, reviewing and supervising design documents such as drawings, specifications, shop drawings, RFIs, purchase technical specifications, non-conformance reports, site design amendments, change directives and change orders.
• Monitor compliance with contractual technical conditions, codes and regulations, construction practices and budget feedback, and track the design schedule against the overall project schedule.
• Organize design review meetings, manage third-party design contracts and support construction teams in applying design documents.
• Supervise design managers, coordinators and document controllers so that the latest design versions are always available and design sets are checked and cleaned.

Required profile

• Master's degree in architecture, engineering or a related field.
• At least 15 years of experience in building construction design management.
• Proven experience on major multi-$100M projects and in high-end hospitality and/or residential projects.
• Fluent English and strong stakeholder management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. and international building regulations, including IBC, NFPA and ASTM codes.

Required skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, Bluebeam and/or Procore.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and perform under pressure.

What we offer

• Opportunities for development and mobility within an international group.
• A rich and diverse training offering and flexible working arrangements.