PIP & Hotel Design Strategy Lead

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free hotel stays

Flexible work schedule

Headspace subscription

Fitness center discount

Family assistance policy with PTO/adop

Adoption assistance

Health & retirement benefits (PTO, 401

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks a Senior Manager to join our Design & Construction Services team in Chicago. You will collaborate with Development, Feasibility, Operations and other Hyatt teams to advance hotel design and conversion projects, while leading or contributing to strategic initiatives that support Hyatt’s brand standards.

The role emphasizes strong communication, cross-functional leadership, and travel readiness to sites nationwide.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' post-graduate experience in an Architectural or Engineering field.
• Architectural or Engineering Design Degree or foreign equivalent.
• Ability to collaborate credibly across topics in hotel design and construction.
• Excellent verbal, written and graphic communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively; strong judgment and critical thinking.
• Willingness to travel frequently (50%).
• English fluency is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with owners, developers, and Hyatt teams to analyze potential hotel build and conversion opportunities.
• Improve team tools and deliverables; apply AI to streamline workflows; participate in special projects for Design & Construction Services.
• Develop Property Improvement Plans (PIPs) and area programs; provide full lifecycle support for deliverables.
• Visit existing and potential conversion hotels to assess site conditions and inform recommendations.
• Provide design and programming guidance to ensure brand fit and adherence to Hyatt standards.
• Prioritize project design goals to align with scope and budget; maintain client-focused approach.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to add value to projects and relationships.
• Apply knowledge of fire/life safety codes (NFPA, IBC) and common MEP/Lighting/AV/Security components.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Graphic communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Time management

Travel readiness

English fluency

Education

Architectural or Engineering Design Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks a Senior Manager to join our Design & Construction Services team in Chicago. You will collaborate with Development, Feasibility, Operations and other Hyatt teams to advance hotel design and conversion projects, while leading or contributing to strategic initiatives that support Hyatt’s brand standards.

The role emphasizes strong communication, cross-functional leadership, and travel readiness to sites nationwide.