Summary:
The Opportunity
Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks an enthusiastic Director of Design & Construction to join our Americas Design Team consisting of cross-functional field professionals who love what they do. In this role, you will be collaborating closely with the broader Americas Organization where you'll be instrumental in continuing to make Hyatt a leading hospitality company. You will be part of a team that is passionate about our purpose, committed to nurturing curiosity and new skills, and building connections across the organization with colleagues, customers, and guests.
The Role
The Director of Design & Construction will oversee assigned hotel projects as the brand expert for Hyatt. Using established standards and guidelines to advise owners and consultants through active listening and thoughtful communication. Additionally, this team member will influence and carry out forward thinking initiatives and evolving brand updates relating to the role's responsibilities.
• Lead project reviews and dialogue to assist architects, contractors, and other outside consultants throughout the design & construction process.
• Be fully knowledgeable and conversant on Hyatt's established brand components, design documents and technical standards.
• Ensure adherence of standards are met in all phases of the project cycle through hotel opening.
• Liaise and interface with hotel project team in a collaborative, team-focused manner.
• Conduct strategic and valuable site visits both in person and virtually to oversee the construction process and guide projects successfully.
• Help determine in collaboration with internal development teams appropriate opportunities, boundaries, and flexibility for projects to be successful.
• Be knowledgeable and continue to learn about best practices, industry standards and new products as it relates to hotel design & construction.
• Assist in revising, maintaining, and evolving prototypical documentation, standards, and processes.
• Work in a cross-functional manner with internal teams to understand managed and franchised hotel design and operations holistically.
Qualifications:
Experience Required:
• 10+ years with long tenure working for or with hotel brands focusing on design and/or construction.
• Bachelor's degree in architecture, construction management, engineering, interior architecture or related field required.
Experience Preferred:
• Construction certifications and/or architecture license.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Blubeam Revu, Autodesk AutoCAD, Smartsheet
Additional Comments:
• Ability to travel throughout the Americas approximately 30-40%.
• Must understand architectural drawings/specifications and have familiarity with ADA/IBC regulations.
• Knowledge of various building types, MEP systems, construction planning processes and cost methods.
• Management, people leadership or mentor experience is valued.
The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all-encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
We welcome you:
Research shows that individuals tend to apply to jobs only if they meet all the listed job qualifications. Unsure if you check every box, but feeling inspired to enhance your career? Apply. We'd love to consider your unique experiences and how you could make Hyatt even better.
The salary range for this position is $142,500 - $190,000. This position is also eligible to earn an annual bonus. The final pay rate/salary offered to the successful candidate will depend on experience, skill level and other qualifications for the role, as well as the location of the performance of work.Pay for the successful candidate will meet local requirements, including the local minimum wage rate.
We value our relationships with recruitment partners and require that agencies contact us first before submitting any candidates. Hyatt will not be responsible for any fees and obligations associated with unsolicited submissions unless a formal agreement is in place.
