Director AD&C Project Management - Full Service Brands

Hilton; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incredible travel perks - 110 nights/"

ESP P with 15% discount to Hilton

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Hilton is seeking a Director for its in-house Architecture, Design & Construction Full Service team, based in Memphis or McLean or remote. Lead design and construction for new development, conversions, and brand changes across North America, with travel up to 50%.

You will guide owners, review site plans, provide programming feasibility, and ensure adherence to Hilton standards. This role requires senior-level expertise and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Ten years in hospitality architecture, design, construction, or hotel development.
• Seven years leading complex hospitality developments from design through completion.
• Interpret and evaluate building codes, life safety requirements, architectural drawings, engineering plans, specs.
• Strong communication, collaboration, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• BA/BS in Architecture, Engineering, Design, or Construction related field.
• Travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic technical guidance and enforce design and construction standards with owners while building trusted relationships with ownership groups and stakeholders.
• Review site plans for proposed new hotels to evaluate feasibility and site program alignment with Hilton standards.
• Provide hotel programming guidance and feasibility analysis for development projects.
• Review construction documents to ensure projects follow Hilton requirements.
• Conduct on-site construction inspections for each hotel addressing non-compliance issues.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Travel readiness

Education

BA/BS in Architecture, Engineering, Design, or Construction related field

Tools

Bluebeam

Job description

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

This role is based at one of our corporate offices in Memphis, TN or McLean, VA; or Remote

This is your chance to be part of an in-house Architecture, Design & Construction team that delivers exceptional properties that delight our guests, reward our partners, and reflect the unique cultures of their geographical locations! As a Director on the AD& C Full Service team reporting to the Senior Director of AD& C Full Service Project Management, you will work on Hilton's Full Service portfolio, which includes Signia Hilton, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, and DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, and Apartments Collection by Hilton, providing project management for the design and construction of new development, conversions, adaptive reuse, room addition, and brand change projects in North America.

What you'll do during a typical day:

• Provide strategic technical guidance and services and enforce design and construction standards and best practices with owners while also building trusted relationships with key ownership groups and stakeholders.
• Review site plans for proposed new hotels, including complex projects, as part of the franchise approval process to evaluate site feasibility and confirm the site can support the proposed hotel program in accordance with Hilton standards.
• Provide hotel programming guidance and feasibility analysis for potential development projects, evaluating program requirements, space allocations, functional relationships, and direct and indirect adjacencies to help ensure proposed hotels are operationally sound, efficient, and aligned with brand and project objectives.
• Review construction documents for hotels (new development, adaptive reuse, conversions, room additions, and brand changes) to ensure the proposed project follows Hilton requirements.
• Conduct on-site construction inspections for each hotel to address and identify non-complying issues.

How you'll collaborate with others:

• Build and manage relationships with ownership groups, consultants, and key cross-functional partners.
• Lead meetings, conference calls, and webinars to align stakeholders and drive successful project outcomes.
• Propose revisions of AD& C documents to standards and brand design teams.
• Collaborate with other Hilton functions, including Development, Brands, Design, Engineering Support, Food & Beverage, Spa and Fitness, Brand Opening Teams, Brand Performance Support, and Quality Assurance, leveraging expertise to influence decisions and support Hilton priorities.

Projects you'll take ownership of:

• Review architectural and engineering plans for complex Hilton managed and franchise projects, including schematic design, design development, construction documents, construction submittals, and shop drawings.
• Provide forecasted construction start and hotel opening dates as well as key risks and project status to senior leadership.
• Resolve issues immediately with the hotel owner/franchisee regarding deficiencies or non-compliance with brand standards or with PIP scope.

What It Takes to Make the Stay

You have these minimum qualifications:

• Ten (10) years of experience in hospitality architecture, design, construction, or hotel development, including full-service, luxury, lifestyle, or convention hotel projects
• Seven (7) project management experience leading complex hospitality developments from design through completion
• Interpret and evaluate building codes, life safety requirements, architectural drawings, engineering plans, specifications, and related technical documentation
• Strong communication, collaboration, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• BA/BS/Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Design, or Construction related field.
• Travel up to 50%

It would be useful if you have:

• Professional licensure or certifications such as Registered Architect (RA), Professional Engineer (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP), or Certified Construction Manager (CCM). Design, construction or renovation experience in hospitality, particularly full-service branded hotels
• Experience with Bluebeam
• Knowledge of hospitality programming, design review processes, entitlement and permitting requirements, and construction delivery methods

How We'll Help You Thrive

At Hilton, the hospitality we're known for doesn't end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members' wellbeing, supporting you through all of life's moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*:

• Incredible travel perks - Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
• Own a piece of Hilton - Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future
• Paid parental leave - Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive pare