Senior Project Architect

Senior Project Architect for Vandelay Companies

About Vandelay Companie

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For over a decade, Vandelay Companies 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 impressio

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About the Opportun

ity
Vandelay Companies is looking for a Senior Project Architect to lead our restaurant design, coordination, and execution of architectural projects from concept through completion. The Senior Project Architect will oversee the restaurant design process to ensure codes and standards are met, oversee timeline and budget for all phases of projects while leading all consultants, coordination, and general contract

ors.
Core Responsibili

• ties
  Research project locations, demographics, brand vision, architecture trends, and target market to determine guest experience and architectural
• intentCoordinate with operations, design, and marketing teams to understand project goals and requir
• ementsBuild and own the master project schedule to track project durations and schedule and drive comp
• letionLead, collaborate, and coordinate with architects, engineers, interior designers, lighting designers, and other consultants as re
• quiredStrong communication, collaboration, and coordination
• skillsEnsure all zoning laws, building codes, sustainability, fire and safety, and accessibility codes a
• re metWork with general contractors to manage sub contractors and vendor relationships, cost, lead time, and delivery dates t
• o siteManage, review, and respond to all submittals and RFIs in a timely manner to issue to general contr
• actorsOversee architectural and design mockups and sample reviews as re
• quiredVisit job sites to ensure project coordination, design intent, codes, and standards are being fo
• llowedCollaborate with general contractors to resolve design or construction
• issuesProvide cost estimates throughout all phases of pr
• ojectsProvide complete architectural specifications with revisions as re
• quiredAttend punch walks with general contractors and desig
• n teamAbility to lead a team and manage multiple restaurant projects simultan

eously
Requir

• ements
  Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, or related field
• required5-8 years of experience specifically in hospitality/restaurant environmen
• t a plusStrong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinkin
• g skillsSuperior financial acumen for budgeting and coor
• dinationStrong leadership, multitasking, and organizational skills for decisio
• n makingUnderstanding of building codes, accessibility standards, fire safety regulations, construction processes, and sustainable design p
• racticesProficient in AutoCAD, Revit, Sketchup, BIM, and Adobe Creati

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• ite
  Perks
  Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• availableProfessional development and career growth as part of a rapidly growing hospita
• lity groupGenerous Pai
• d Time OffDining discounts available at all Vandelay Hospitality Grou

p concepts
Physical R

• equirements
  Ability to lift up
• to 50 poundsAbility to work standing and walking for extended per

iods of time