What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Architect position at Vandelay Hospitality Group?
Project Architect for Vandelay Hospitality Group
About Vandelay Hospitality Group
For over a decade, Vandelay Hospitality Group has built a legacy of iconic dining experiences, growing our portfolio across brands and markets nationwide. Guided by a shared vision, our team creates timeless spaces that embody the best of American hospitality – where quality, authenticity and a sense of place unite to leave a lasting impression.
About the Opportunity
Project architects are responsible for restaurant design, coordination, and execution of architectural projects from concept through completion. Will oversee the restaurant design process to ensure codes and standards are met while achieving the client goals. Responsible for timeline and budget for all phases of the project while leading all consultants, coordination, and general contractors.
Core Responsibilities
- Research the project location, demographics, brand vision, architecture trends, and target market to determine guest experience and architectural intent
- Meet with the owner, operations, design, and marketing staff to understand project goals and requirements
- Ability to coordinate with various stakeholders, negotiate effectively, and build strong relationships
- Build and coordinate the master schedule with a consultant team to track project durations and schedule
- Lead, collaborate, and coordinate with architects, engineers, interior designers, lighting designers, and other consultants as required
- Strong communication, collaboration, and coordination skills to communicate to consultant team and general contractors
- Review and create complete construction documents, specifications, and details
- Ensure all zoning laws, building codes, sustainability, fire and safety, and accessibility codes are met
- Work with general contractors to manage sub and vendor relationships, cost, lead time and delivery dates to site
- Manage, review and respond to all submittals and RFI’s in a timely manner to issue to general contractors
- Oversee architectural and design mockups and sample reviews as required
- Visit job sites to ensure project coordination, design intent, codes, and standards are being followed
- Collaborate with general contractors to resolve design or construction issues
- Provide cost estimates throughout each phase of the project in collaboration with consultants and general contractors
- Provide value engineering solutions when needed without compromising design aesthetic and integrity
- Provide complete architectural specifications with revisions as required
- Attend a punch walk with general contractors and design team to document owner and design comments
- Ability to lead a team and manage multiple restaurant projects simultaneously
Requirements
- Degree in Architecture, Licensed Architect a plus
- 8 years related hospitality/restaurant
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills to address design and construction challenges
- Financial acumen for budgeting and coordination
- Strong leadership, multitasking, and organizational skills for decision making
- Understanding of building codes, accessibility standards, fire safety regulations, construction processes, and sustainable design practices
- Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, Sketchup, BIM, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite
Perks
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits available
- Professional development and career growth as part of a rapidly growing hospitality group
- Paid Time Off
- Generous dining discounts at all Vandelay Hospitality Group concepts
- All Vandelay Hospitality Group restaurants are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and the 4th of July so our team can celebrate with their friends and family
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to work standing and walking for extended periods of time
Vandelay Hospitality Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other federal/state protected category.