Director of Architecture

Company Description

Job Description

The Director of Architecture is responsible for designing and managing regional and international hospitality/gaming architecture projects in accordance with Wynn Design & Development and Wynn Resorts program criteria. This position provides vision and direction to a team of architects and designers and works closely with the Construction, Design, Purchasing, Accounting and Legal Departments to insure technical, operational, legal and regulatory compliance with all designs and documents. The Director is also responsible for professionally managing the relationships with external firms that form the multi-disciplinary team for planning, design and construction as well as assisting with the analysis of all costs associated with project development.

WDD team members are required, on a continual basis to:

• Contribute to a safe work environment, through compliance with established safety guidelines, identifying potential safety hazards, and reporting same to the appropriate person for proper resolution.
• Maintain a professional and ethical department, company and community reputation and comply with all of the Company’s policies and procedures.
• At all times, demonstrate integrity and honesty in recording all work and project time.
• Demonstrate the expected behaviors and upholds the established values of Wynn Resorts.
• Mentor and provide professional guidance to less senior staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership to multiple directors managing projects in several states and regions; from concept planning phase through design development and construction documents for permitting agencies.
• Conduct due diligence research and coordinate investigative reports required for development of large-scale projects.
• Develop and manage planning schedules.
• Organize project teams and oversee their activities as necessary.
• Work closely with Directors, Vice Presidents and Architects to execute projects to the highest quality, on time, on budget and in a collaborative environment.
• Establish strategic goals, requirements, policy and processes for reporting staff.
• Responsible for the overall design quality of projects and collaborate within the studio to foster a strong design culture.
• Maintain contact with internal clients regarding design and strategic challenges.
• Troubleshoot design delays and oversee design schedule.
• Review and approve design plans and provide design direction and periodic review of all projects to ensure quality standards and design requirements are met.
• Serve as mentor, positive role model for architectural team.
• Ensure compliance with the local building codes/agencies and promote sound planning and design principles.
• Serve as an integral part of the leadership team and must be an active participant in client management and project development.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• Undergraduate degree in Architecture from an accredited university or college
• Registered Architect in the State of Nevada
• Any person licensed as an Architect in another state must become licensed as an Architect in Nevada within six (6) months following the date of appointment as a condition of employment.
• 10 years’ experience as lead architect in hospitality/resort/hotel design with a world-class architectural firm.
• Minimum 7 years of experience leading a team/performance management.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Architecture
• International business and design experience
• LEED certification

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Self-motivation to inspire the work, creativity, initiative and dedication of reporting team and co-workers.
• Ability to formulate project feasibility studies, forecasts, program complex projects and develop conceptual designs.
• History of fostering and maintaining positive, trusting business relationship with peers and direct reports.
• Exquisite attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ethical and moral integrity.
• Strong team management skills with an entrepreneurial style and approa