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Lead Building Reviewer / Architect
(Posted 4/16/2007}

The Company:

The Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS), a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, exists to provide impartial evaluations, research and technical assistance to reduce the burden on Federal, state and local government agencies.

IBTS strives to provide private sector efficiency with governmental credibility. Located in Herndon, Virginia, IBTS has a staff of 120 people, including engineers, architects, inspectors, and regulatory specialists. It has field personnel located throughout the nation. The Institute's multi-disciplined staff of engineers and technicians has expertise in program administration, performance measurement, auditing, quality management, information systems and support, housing/building regulations, and design and construction contract administration.

Responsibilities:

Examining plans.
Calculations and specifications for legal and technical compliance with applicable standards, ordinances and building code/laws.

Duties include:

Plan review.
Acting as the technical advisor on electrical problems and code requirements.
Reviewing the work of other personnel to ensure uniformity with the interpretation and enforcement of code requirements.

Minimum qualifications:

Certification as a registered architect.
B.S. / B.A. in Architecture or related field.
Excellent oral and written communications skills.

Additional Requirements:

10 or more years of experience with increasing levels of responsibility in design and construction for a wide variety of building systems in projects of all scale including multi-family residential, restaurants and high rise buildings.
A detailed understanding of IBC and related codes.

For immediate consideration please email your resume and salary requirements to HResources@ibts.org or fax to the attention of Andrea Parker at: 703-481-0704.

EOE

Director, Franchise Design Services
(Posted 4/25/07}

Description

This position is responsible for managing the architectural needs of the franchisees and their consultants for the growth of the franchise program by coordinating with Franchise Sales Directors, Franchise Operations, providing critical information to outside consultants, reviewing progress documents and overseeing the brand standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Provide conceptual site plans for potential franchise
new construction projects
Provide architectural and FF&E development services for
Franchise conversions
Provide exterior renderings for architectural
enhancements on potential conversion properties using
Photoshop
Review architectural plan specifications
and design submittals for franchise new construction and
conversions
Review and make recommendations on
Franchise interior design packages to meet Company
Standards
Maintain and update prototype plans and
FF&E standard manuals
Review and evaluate outside
vendors, and suppliers products to meet Company Standards
Support to Franchisees and their outside consultants to
provide directions of Brand Standards Correspondence by
letter or plan documents
Solicit, hire, train and
manage outside consultants hired to perform prototype
updates, PIPs and plan reviews.
Negotiate and
coordinate all contractual agreements with the outside
design consultants
Review the draft PIP with the
consultants prior to submitting the final PIP to the
franchise sales consultant
Develop various design
solutions that addresses required design/operational
program
Perform site visits to hotels under
construction for inspections of construction materials, device and fixture locations and general compliance with documents and prototype standards

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

Bachelor Degree in Architecture
Master's preferred
Registered Architect in the State of Texas required

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

7 to 10 years in commercial architecture
Commercial site planning and conceptual design
experience is required
Hotel experience required

MINIMUM SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be capable of using digital photography equipment
and able to use photo modification software
Proficient in AutoCAD Release 2000

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

Working conditions of the position are in a normal
office situation
May work alone or closely with others
Work is completed sitting at a desk or table with
intermittently standing and stooping
May be required to do light lifting or carrying
Capable of working in a fast paced environment and in
stressful situations
Must respond to multiple task interruptions and still
provide service to internal and external customers in a professional and courteous manner
Requires overnight travel 40% of the time
Requires good near or distant vision
Requires distinguishing colors and/or depth perception

Location:US-TX-Dallas, DFW Metro Area

Base Pay: 6 Figure Executive package, based on qualifications. Bonus: Up to $18,500.00. Other Compensation/Benefits/Perks: Health Insurance, 401(k), Vacation, Discounted Hotel Rooms

Employee Type: Exempt Full-Time Employee

Industry: Architecture - Building - Hotel - Resort

Manages Others: Yes

Job Type: Hospitality - Hotel, Business Development, Construction

Req'd Education: 4 Year Degree

Req'd Experience: More than 7 Years

Req'd Travel: Up to 50%

Relocation Covered: Yes

Verifications: Background including credit and pre-employment drug screening

Start Date: ASAP!

Qualified candidates please forward by email cover letter outlining compensation, geographical preferences, availability and a professional resume in complete confidence to: David Pailin, Sr. Partner, 214-495-7789 dpailin@pailingroup.com

Pailin Group Professsional Search Consultants

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