Vice President, Technical Services

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Starwood Hotels is seeking an innovative and technically skilled leader to join our team as the Vice President, Technical Services. This role is essential in ensuring architectural excellence, sustainability integration, and compliance with Starwood Design and Technical Standards across our properties. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented project manager who excels at executing Technical Services Agreements (TSA) in collaboration with property owners, consultants, and development teams.

• Serve as the primary Starwood Hotels contact for select projects, managing Technical Services Agreements (TSA) per SOP guidelines.
• Oversee TSA meetings with owners, architects, and contractors from project kickoff to construction.
• Coordinate internal document reviews and ensure milestone deliverables are met.
• Provide technical guidance on drawing submissions and specifications.
• Act as the technical lead for internal and external disciplines, including MEP, technology, surveillance, landscaping, lighting, multimedia, kitchen, and laundry consultants.
• Collaborate closely with Interior Design and Food & Beverage teams.

• Review and provide input on architectural, building system, and LEED Silver sustainability requirements.
• Support contract evaluations and strategize deviations with the executive team.
• Implement sustainability initiatives to optimize Starwood Hotels’ carbon footprint.
• Develop reports and recommendations for sustainable building solutions.
• Identify cost-effective, innovative solutions to enhance sustainability without compromising quality.

• Oversee the construction phase, ensuring alignment with brand standards and project goals.
• Provide regular budget, schedule, and program updates to Starwood Hotels Executive Team.
• Manage submittals, material samples, and routine site walk-throughs with action reports.
• Support punch list resolution, commissioning verification, and final documentation.

• Maintain and update all Architecture & Construction Design Standards.
• Oversee content for key standard divisions, including:
• Architectural Design
• TSA Process Documents
• Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP)
• Life & Fire Safety
• Technology & Sustainability Guideline

• Advocate for LEED Silver certification across projects.
• Conduct sustainability workshops and assist owners in defining project sustainability goals.
• Oversee LEED submittals and technical…