Design Director

At Americaribe, we are more than builders-we are innovators, problem-solvers, and teammates. Building for Life means creating structures that stand the test of time while fostering a workplace where talent thrives.We take pride in our culture of collaboration, agility, and expertise, driving impactful projects across industries-from offices and hotels to airports, hospitals, and beyond. As a subsidiary of Bouygues Bâtiment International, we leverage a global network spanning over 20 countries to deliver excellence through technical innovation and forward-thinking solutions.At Americaribe, your growth matters.

We offer competitive compensation, professional development programs, and hands-on experience that help shape leaders in the construction industry. Whether you bring technical expertise, creativity, or fresh perspectives, your contributions will shape the future of our company and the communities we build.

Join us and be part of something bigger - Building for Life.

POSITION SUMMARY

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 the Caribbean.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Design Director guarantees the optimum management of the design from start to finish and during the construction period. They will liaise 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
• Organizing and participating 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.

Americaribe LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer