Design Director – Luxury Hotel Project, 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 lifecycle, from the conceptual stage by the Architects and Engineers (A&E) team, through planning and permitting, to final Construction Documents and Construction Administration. It ensures the design meets the client's vision while staying within schedule and budget, and the position is based in Nassau.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the design from start to finish and liaise with architects, consultants, ownership, estimating and operation teams, authorities and contractors
• Consolidate and manage design consultants, reviewing and supervising design documents such as drawings, specifications, shop drawings, RFIs, purchase technical specifications, change directives and change orders
• Monitor design coordination against contractual conditions, codes and regulations, constructability and budget feedback, and track the design schedule
• Organize design review meetings, manage third-party design contracts and support construction teams in using design documents
• Supervise design managers, coordinators and document controllers so that the latest design versions are always available

Required profile

• Master's degree in architecture, engineering or a related field
• At least 15 years of experience in design management within building construction
• Proven experience on major multi-$100M projects and in high-end hospitality and/or residential projects
• Excellent 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 work under pressure to meet deadlines