Director Design & Construction (Remote)

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 143,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks an enthusiastic Director of Design & Construction to join our Americas Design Team. You will oversee assigned hotel projects as the brand expert, guiding owners and consultants through design and construction, while aligning with Hyatt standards.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams across the Americas, drive forward-thinking initiatives, and ensure adherence to brand components and technical standards throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction management, engineering, interior architecture or related field.
• 10+ years with long tenure focusing on design and/or construction in hotel brands.
• Construction certifications and/or architecture license (preferred).
• Familiarity with ADA/IBC regulations and building types.

Responsibilities

• Oversee assigned hotel projects as the brand expert for Hyatt.
• Lead project reviews and dialogue with architects, contractors and consultants.
• Ensure adherence to Hyatt design standards across all phases from design through opening.
• Collaborate with hotel project teams in a cross-functional, team-focused manner.
• Conduct site visits (in person and virtual) to monitor construction progress.
• Help determine opportunities, boundaries and flexibility for project success in collaboration with internal teams.
• Stay current with best practices, industry standards and new products related to hotel design & construction.
• Revise and evolve prototypical documentation, standards, and processes.
• Work across departments to understand managed and franchised hotel design and operations.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction management, engineering, interior architecture or related field

Construction certifications or architecture license (preferred)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Bluebeam Revu

Autodesk AutoCAD

Smartsheet

Job description

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“When you work in Hawaii, in addition to learning about the functional aspects of running a hotel — like the proper way to make a bed or how to best handle luggage — it’s critically important to understand Hawaiian culture and the spirit of ‘ohana, or ‘family.’ When opening the first Andaz property in Hawaii, our team participated in Hawaiian culture training to help us understand what ‘ohana truly means. “

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.

Who We Are

At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging and creating a culture of care, where our colleagues become family. Since 1957, our colleagues and our guests have been at the heart of our business and helped Hyatt become one of the best and fastest-growing hospitality brands in the world. Our transformative growth and the addition of new hotels, brands, and business lines can open the door for exciting career and growth opportunities for our colleagues.

As we continue to grow, we never lose sight of what’s most important: People. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into careers.

Why Now?

This is an exciting time to be at Hyatt. We are growing rapidly and are looking for passionate changemakers to be a part of our journey. The hospitality industry is resilient and continues to offer dynamic opportunities for upward mobility, and Hyatt is no exception.

How We Care for Our People

What sets us apart is our purpose—to care for people so they can be their best. Every business decision is made through the lens of our purpose, and it informs how we have and will continue to support each other as members of the Hyatt family. We’re proud to have earned a place on Fortune’s prestigious 100 Best Companies to Work For® list since 2013. This recognition is a testament to the tremendous way our Hyatt family continues to come together to care for one another, our commitment to a culture of inclusivity, empathy, and respect, and making sure everyone feels like they belong.

We’re proud to offer exceptional corporate benefits which include:

• Annual allotment of free hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally
• Work-life benefits including wellbeing initiatives such as a complimentary Headspace subscription, and a discount at the on-site fitness center
• A global family assistance policy with paid time off following the birth or adoption of a child as well as financial assistance for adoption
• Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match

Who You Are

As our ideal candidate, you understand the power and purpose of our culture of care, and embody our core values of Empathy, Inclusion, Integrity, Experimentation, Respect, and Wellbeing. You enjoy working with others, are results-driven, and are looking for a variety of opportunities to develop personally and professionally.

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.

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.

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