VP Design &Construction
VP Design & Construction
$208,000 to $251,100 per year
Purpose: The Vice President of Design & Construction oversees the department responsible for design, construction, and development of new restaurants and retail stores including Duty Free locations, remodel projects, and concept conversions across the company’s portfolio of North America airports.
Essentials Functions:
Oversees the Design and Construction function and leads departmental staff consisting of internal project, procurement, design, estimating and architectural professionals; develops and enhances department procedures, training, tools, and capabilities
Contributes strategic guidance and direction to Business Development and Operations partners on new business proposals, re-development programs, and other real estate maximization projects and initiatives
Provides strategic and tactical guidance for all capital projects from initial opportunity assessments through restaurant and retail store hand-off and throughout lease terms during mid-term reinvestments, concept conversions, etc.
Partners with Global Shop Development on Duty-Free retail design development, retail standards best practices, process improvement, and internal audit initiatives
Establishes reporting protocols, cadence, and form of project progress, scope change, schedule adherence, and budget compliance communications; regularly meets with executive leadership to communicate project status
Coaches staff to find innovative and creative design and construction solutions; drives a culture of engagement, innovation, and collaboration within the function
Monitors progress on design and construction projects and provides coaching and support as needed to optimize team effectiveness and project delivery performance; ensures compliance with the company’s capital policies and procedures
Establishes and develops a community of highly capable external third-party designers, architects, engineers, contractors, project managers, equipment/furniture vendors, etc. to support the company’ goals and commitments
Proactively drives and supports the company’s ESG goals and initiatives, including adopting sustainable practices, establishing minority and women-owned partnerships, and utilizing technology and building processes that are more efficient and have less of a long-term impact on the environment
Reporting Relationship: The Vice President of Design & Construction reports to the Senior Vice President, Business Development
Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:
Education and Experience: The combination of education and professional experience must exceed 12 years:
In a leadership role: Requires 7 years of experience leading a senior level team of construction management professionals engaged in developing and executing design & construction programs
In a technical role: Requires 10 years of experience engaged in developing and delivering design & construction programs
A bachelor’s degree in a program related to the functional area can count for 3 of the ten-year requirement
An MBA or a master’s level degree in a program related to the functional area can count for an additional 2 years of the ten-year requirement
In the industry: 3-5 years of Hospitality, F&B and/or Retail experience
Specialized Training:
Knowledge of relevant state and federal regulations and statutes
Specialized Skillset/Competencies/Traits:
Expert level of knowledge and experience with design/build and project management, budgeting and cost control of food service and retail facility construction, and management of in-house personnel and outside consultants and contractors
Requires excellent skills in communication, consulting, influencing, and negotiating and a proven ability to operate effectively and professionally at all levels of an organization
Highly advanced business acumen and also has the strategic mindset required to understand the long-term implications of design & construction management decisions and to advance the organization’s goals
Demonstrated history of anticipating and balancing the needs of the business with the needs of complex stakeholders, the employee population and individual circumstances
Demonstrated history of creating and maintaining positive work environments through coaching, developing, and leading virtual teams to achieve common goals
Demonstrated experience exhibiting a continuous improvement mindset with the ability to optimize work processes and achieve positive results
Disclaimer:
All job requirements are subject to change to reflect the evolving position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to which will be required in this position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor/manager (within guidelines and compliance with Federal and State Laws). Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.
Dufry, Hudson, and HMSHost are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.
About HMSHost
We are a global hospitality company with a passion for service! HMSHost offers the size, resources, training, and advancement opportunities you need to reach your most important career goals.
We believe in a culture of engagement. We strive to practice behaviors that set all associates up for success. We foster a culture of appreciation, caring and inclusion. We also believe in being the best version of yourself that you can be. We support this with competitive wages, robust benefits and recognition for a job well done.
HMSHost managers are coaches, guiding their teams to achieve great results while having fun and making a difference every day. Our managers show their passion for service and hospitality, are open to different ideas and perspectives, can adjust to the pace of our business, and serve the needs of our associates, guests, brands and other stakeholders.
We value manager-coaches who are reliable, can be counted on to do the right thing and focus on the simplicity of our mission – ensuring everyone feels great at work, and that our travelers are feeling great on the move.
At HMSHost, we know our success is based on great people, strong teams, and a fun environment. If you have positive energy, a passion for serving others, enjoy a fast-paced environment, are a team player, like to learn and grow and have fun at work – apply now!
HMSHost
Bethesda, MD
HMSHost is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. HMSHost is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you are an applicant with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access HMSHost’s online applicant portal as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to OSCHR@HMSHost.com.