Senior Architectural Design Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

Falcon’s Beyond is a diversified global entertainment, consumer experience, and technology enterprise that accelerates intellectual property activations concurrently across physical and digital experiences.

Working at Falcon’s means practicing your craft among collaborative and friendly professionals. We have attracted top talent from the feature film and visual effects industries, top theme park destinations, the video game industry, and others. Our work can be experienced in theme parks, museums, zoos, aquariums, location-based entertainment venues, live events, themed restaurant, and retail locations, and more!

The Senior Architectural Design Manager is an in-office role and is accountable to the Creative Director for project performance and team communications. The Senior Architectural Design Manager is responsible for project deliverables, the technical content of documents, the implementation of comments, QA reviews, and the coordination of disciplines, including consultants. The Senior Architectural Design Manager directs the work assignments of a diverse project team as well as coordinates with clients, consultants, and contractors. The Senior Architectural Design Manager reports to the Director of Architecture.

Essential Functions:

• Ensures the overall design intent of the project established by the Concept Architect / Creative Director is incorporated into the detailed project documentation
• Monitors the design process from the conceptual phase through construction administration, and validates that the design idea is consistent and properly executed
• Responsible for the technical resolution and coordination of a defined portion of a project or projects, including the coordination of drawings and specifications
• Checks completed reports, plans, estimates, and calculations for accuracy
• Coordinates use and tracks shared electronic documentation and files with the project team, clients, and consultants
• Writes reports and documentation to consultants and vendors to issue changes and track resolutions
• Prepares meeting minutes of consultant coordination meetings
• Manages project documents and identifies the sheets planned for each stage of the work, including defining how data will be organized into files and which elements will be incorporated in a Building Information Model (BIM)
• Manages standards
• Fosters and maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with the project team
• Coordinates communication with other disciplines, vendors, and contractors to ensure incorporation of all information into project requirements, providing support when necessary
• Manages construction detail documentation so that it conforms to quality assurance, quality control, and best practice standards
• Supervises the preparation of technical drawings by other less senior-level architects or team members
• Prepares meeting minutes
• Mentors and directs the work of team members, reviews their work, to achieve project goals
• Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects
• Fosters a green workplace through sustainable work practices
• Conduct regular design reviews to ensure the highest level of quality and alignment with project goals.
• Address and resolve design-related issues that may arise during the development process.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure efficient workflow and timely delivery of design milestones.

Job Qualifications and Requirements:

• Must have or be able to quickly acquire knowledge of company structure (mission, goals, and objectives), and policies and procedures.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Professional license preferred, not required
• Environmental accreditation preferred
• 10+ years of proven experience in a Senior Architectural/Design management role within the Themed entertainment industry.
• Proficiency in technical skills, including AutoCAD, Revit
• Sketching skills preferred
• Knowledge of architectural building systems, integrated design, trends, construction methodology, QA/QC process, CA process, building codes, and the ability to research and apply to technical documents
• Experienced in client management, project management, and negotiations
• Ability to work in a team environment and supervise others
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines
• Highly effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Problem Solver.
• Detail-Oriented.
• Adaptable to Change.
• Travel may be required.
• Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States of America.
• Will not require Falcon’s Treehouse, LLC to commence (“sponsor”) an immigration case in order to be employed (now or in the future).

Falcon’s Treehouse, LLC is a drug-free workplace and employment is contingent upon passing a drug screen. We are an equal employment opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive, diverse and innovative environment for our employees. We provide all qualified applicants with employment consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, ancestry, national origin, age, protected veteran status, marital status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state or local laws.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local laws. Falcon’s Treehouse, LLC is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability with the job application process, please contact us at 407.909.9350 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

About Us:

Falcon’s Beyond is a diversified global entertainment, consumer experience, and technology enterprise that is reimagining how we play, travel, shop, dine, relax and are entertained.

Situated at the intersection of technology and entertainment, Falcon’s accelerates intellectual property (IP) activations concurrently across physical and digital experiences through three core business units: Falcon’s Creative Group, Falcon’s Beyond Destinations and Falcon’s Beyond Brands. Falcon’s Creative Group is one of the world’s leading master planners having planned more than $100 billion worth of award-winning experiences. Falcon’s Beyond Destinations develops, owns, and operates resort hotels, theme parks, retail, dining and entertainment venues, including Falcon’s Resort by Meliá in Punta Cana and its award-winning Katmandu theme parks. Falcon’s Beyond Brands develops and deploys both proprietary and partner IP across multiple platforms through animated and live-action media content, gaming, music and retail consumer products. The company is headquartered in Orlando, FL, USA. Learn more at falconsbeyond.com.

NOTE:

This document outlines the general nature and level of work expected from individuals in this role. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and/or skills. Additional duties may be required as necessary by supervisory personnel. The employee is expected to adhere to all work rules, procedures, and policies established by the company, including, but not limited to, those contained in the employee handbook.