Bouygues Bâtiment International has specialized for nearly 50 years in complex building projects, regardless of their nature or location. Present on all five continents through a network of long-standing local offices, we also rely on the high-level expertise of our central teams to offer all our clients increasingly comprehensive, innovative, sustainable solutions tailored to their development needs.
We are committed to the well-being of our employees, and together we contribute to building a better future.
Would you like to develop your professional skills in an international environment, with innovative projects and a fresh vision of the construction industry? Don’t hesitate—apply and join us!
We are currently seeking a Design Director to join our project team for the construction of a large-scale luxury hotel in the Bahamas.
The Design Director oversees the entire design process throughout the construction lifecycle—from the conceptual stage by the Architects and Engineers (A&E) team, through planning and permitting, to final Construction Documents, and during Construction (Construction Administration). This role ensures the design aligns with the client’s vision while staying within schedule and budget constraints.
The Design Director serves as the main point of contact for Architects and Engineers throughout the design phase and continues to be involved during construction.
The position will be based in Nassau, Bahamas.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Design Director guarantees the optimum management of the design from start to finish and during the construction period. He liaises with all stakeholders including but not limited to architects and consultants, ownership, estimating teams and operation teams, Authorities and contractors to ensure alignment, optimization, constructability and efficiency.
The Design Director consolidates and manages the various design consultants involved in the project and is responsible for:
- Reviewing and supervising the distribution design documents in accordance with contractual deadlines and quality standards, including:
- Design Phase: Drawings, specifications, schedules, narratives, calculations, etc.
- Preconstruction and Construction Phases: Shop drawings, RFIs (Requests for Information), PTSs (Purchase Technical Specifications), narratives, calculations, design-related NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports), SDAs (Site Design Amendments), Change Directives, and Change Orders.
- Monitoring design coordination to ensure compliance with:
- Contractual technical conditions
- Codes and regulations
- Construction practices and technical details
- Constructability and budget feedback from the Preconstruction Manager, Estimating Team and other stakeholders
- Monitoring the design schedule and its integration into the overall project schedule
- Organizing and participating in design review meetings & in design planning and related procedures
- Managing third-party design contracts
- Establishing and tracking the design execution schedule
- Supporting construction teams in understanding and implementing design documents
- Supervising design managers/coordinators and document controllers to ensure the latest versions of design documents are always accessible at the right location and that the design sets are checked and cleaned as needed
- Facilitating communication between all project stakeholders.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in architecture, engineering or a related field
- At least 15 years of experience in the building construction industry in design management
- Proven experience in a similar role on major building projects (multi $100M projects)
- Proven experience in high end / high luxury hospitality and/or residential projects
- Proficient in English with excellent communication skills
- Highly skilled in managing multiple high-stake stakeholders (ownership, architects…)
- In-depth knowledge of U.S. and international building regulations, including IBC, NFPA, and ASTM codes.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize effectively, and perform well under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, Bluebeam, Procore and/or similar tools.
Our work environment:
Joining us means becoming part of an international group that offers numerous opportunities for development and mobility. It also means benefiting from a rich and diverse training offering, attractive employment conditions, and the possibility to organize your work flexibly.
We welcome your application regardless of any discriminatory grounds. What matters to us is your originality, your motivation, and your skills. Join our team and let’s build the future together based on shared values.
If you have any questions feel free to contact Marina FEIGNANT