Architect & Senior Project Manager

Overview

Join Nikki Beach Hospitality Group !

Job Title : Architect & Senior Project Manager

Location : Barcelona, Spain

Job Type : Permanent, Full-Time

Responsibilities

• Support the architectural design review process for new hotel developments and renovations, from concept through construction documentation working with consultant Architects and Interior designers, as well as Nikki Beach’s Brand Architectural & Interior Design Manager for Beach Clubs and F&B outlets.
• Develop design proposals, space planning solutions, and feasibility studies.
• Ensure designs meet hospitality industry standards, brand guidelines, building codes, and sustainability goals.
• Coordinate with interior designers, consultants, and other stakeholders to deliver cohesive and functional hospitality environments.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of hotel projects including scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and quality control.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between stakeholders including clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
• Manage permitting and approval processes with local authorities.
• Travel to conduct site visits to monitor progress, resolve issues, and ensure compliance with design and construction specifications.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, reports, and status updates.
• Collaborate with developers, hotel operators, and brand representatives to integrate operational requirements into the design.
• Facilitate regular meetings with internal and external stakeholders to review progress and align expectations.
• Support the group’s Beach Club and F&B division’s projects, where not directly associated with hotels.
• Experience with luxury hotel brands and familiarity with operator approval processes.
• Proven experience managing hotel projects from concept through completion.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, codes (NFPA), and construction processes.
• Oversee content for key standard divisions, including Architectural Design, TSA Process Documents, Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP), Life & Fire Safety, Technology & Sustainability Guidelines.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam, AutoCAD and MS Project (or similar PM tools) highly desired.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and negotiation skills.
• This role is for global projects and periods of travel away from Barcelona are expected throughout the year to adapt to the design process, approval and construction. This is not a site-based role, but in pre-opening, some periods of site inspection will be required.
• This role is based in the Nikki Beach offices in Barcelona, Spain and candidates should be already based in Barcelona or ready to relocate with limited further assistance.

Required Qualifications And Competencies

Benefits

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