Juan Caceres

Experience

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  Kobi Karp - Architecture and Interior Design

  Dec 2004 - Jan 2014

  Project Manager

  • Successfully completed multiple high-rise residential projects from conception to execution, overseeing design development, building code compliance, and the preparation of permit packages.• Provided innovative solutions for construction details, coordinating across various disciplines and conducting reviews with city officials to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.• Led a team of drafters, ensuring compliance with code specifications and project timelines, while fostering a collaborative work environment.• Organized and facilitated meetings both in the USA and internationally for effective presentations and coordination with clients, enhancing project communication and alignment.• Collaborated with numerous disciplines, including structural engineering, M.E.P. (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing), landscape architecture, and interior design, to ensure seamless project integration.• Presented project proposals and updates to city agents for key developments, ensuring stakeholder engagement and facilitating the approval process.• Communicated presentations of projects to city agents, such as:o Los Micos: Resort Hotel | Beach & Golf Resort | de Tela, Honduras | Design Team & Construction Documents Bahia | 2011 to 2013o Resort Hotel – Zoo | Wildlife Park & Resort, Resort Residential | Al Ain, UAE | Design Development | 2009 to 2010 o Tiziano II | 1451 Brickell | Empire World Towers - Design Teamo One Las Vegas | La Perla | One West | Sunny Isles | Cancun Promenade Town C - Construction Documentso Fisher Island | Da Vinci - Design Team & Construction Documents. Show less

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  ADD Inc, now with Stantec

  Jan 2014 - May 2014

  Project Manager

  • Chaired meetings both in the USA and offshore to present and coordinate with clients, ensuring effective communication and project alignment.• Liaised between multiple disciplines including structural engineering, M.E.P. (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing), landscape architecture, and interior design, facilitating collaboration across teams.• Led a team of drafters, ensuring compliance with code specifications and project schedules while maintaining high-quality standards.• Managed the delivery of multiple high-rise residential projects from design initiation through the implementation of building codes, steering teams to develop comprehensive permit packages.• Developed and provided solutions for construction details, conducting site visits and coordinating reviews with city officials to ensure regulatory compliance.• Presented project updates and proposals to city agents for high-profile projects, including Solitaire Brickell, Midtown 8, and Midtown 29, enhancing stakeholder engagement and approval processes.• Delivered quality design and efficient coordination among diverse, multicultural disciplines involved in architectural projects, consistently meeting timeline and quality standards. Show less

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  Marriott International

  Jun 2014 - Sept 2024

  Senior Design Manager

  • Managed a pipeline of more than 180 hotel projects, including TownePlace Suites, Fairfield Inn, Residence Inn, SpringHill Suites, and Courtyard, as a Classic Select Service Brands Senior Design Reviewer.• Managed all aspects of design management for Marriott’s select-service brand portfolio, ensuring alignment with brand standards and project goals.• Acted as Brand Champion for TownePlace Suites and Residence Inn brands, advocating for and providing specialized expertise to these brands within Global Design Americas and across Marriott International teams.• Served as Subject Matter Expert for Co-branded franchise projects, providing guidance on design and development.• Represented five select-service brands (TownePlace Suites, Fairfield Inn, Residence Inn, SpringHill Suites, and Courtyard) in the Global Design Americas division on the franchised Hotel Development Committee (HDC).• Developed partnerships with franchisees to improve site development plans, optimizing return on investment for new select-service hotels.• Provided in-site analysis and wrote conversion scope reports for non-Marriott hotel owners seeking to convert their assets into Marriott hotel brands, ensuring alignment with brand standards and facilitating a smooth conversion process.• Directed design management within the Marriott Renovations team for hotel renovation projects requiring Re-License Product Improvement Plans (PIPs).• Communicated regularly with stakeholders, delivering reports on development, brand standards, franchise operations, and ownership, while providing technical guidance and mentorship.• Acted as Global Design Representative on initiatives led by Global Design Strategies and Brand Management, such as the Classic Select Retail Expansion (Markets), Evening Program for Residence Inn, and Modernization of Residence Inn Gen 5/6. Show less

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  PRIME AE Group, Inc.

  Dec 2024 - now

  Director of Architecture - Hospitality

  • Leverage extensive business development expertise gained at Marriott International, building strong relationships with hotel owners, developers, and management companies to drive growth in the hospitality sector.• Strategically identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand the hospitality division, fostering partnerships that result in long-term success and repeat clients.• Collaborate with marketing teams to enhance brand presence through improved portfolios, social media strategies, and participation in industry conferences and seminars. Show less