PIP Senior Manager

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

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks an energetic Senior Manager to join the Design & Construction Services team at our corporate office. You will collaborate with Development, Feasibility, and Operations teams to advance Hyatt’s hotel projects and ensure brand standards across new-builds and conversions.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years in architectural or engineering design, a relevant degree, and willingness to travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-graduate experience in an Architectural or Engineering field.
• Architectural or Engineering Design Degree or foreign equivalent.
• Availability for frequent travel (domestic and international) up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with owners, developers, and Hyatt teams to strengthen market position on hotel design and construction projects.
• Lead or contribute to special projects that support Design & Construction Services priorities.
• Provide design guidance to ensure brand fit and adherence to Hyatt standards.
• Apply knowledge of building systems, codes, and standards (NFPA, IBC).
• Support development of project scope, design direction, and lifecycle deliverables.

Skills

Architectural design

Engineering design

Leadership

Communication

Education

Architectural or Engineering degree

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

The Opportunity

Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks an enthusiastic Senior Manager to join our Design & Construction Services team. In this role, you will be collaborating closely with the broader Design & Construction Services, Development, Feasibility, and Operations teams, where you will 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.

Organization- Hyatt Corporate Office

Summary

The Opportunity

Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks an enthusiastic Senior Manager to join our Design & Construction Services team. In this role, you will be collaborating closely with the broader Design & Construction Services, Development, Feasibility, and Operations teams, where you will 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. Our care for our colleagues is the key to our success. 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
• Flexible work schedule
• 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

Responsibilities include collaborating with owners, developers, and other Hyatt teams to strengthen Hyatt’s position in the marketplace by analyzing potential new-build and conversion opportunities. The role also involves improving team tools and deliverables, using AI to streamline everyday workflows, and leading or contributing to special projects that support Design & Construction Services priorities.

• Develop Property Improvement Plans (PIPs) and area programs, and complete desktop reviews to guide project scope, design direction, and alignment with Hyatt brand standards. Provide full lifecycle support of these deliverables.
• Visit existing and potential conversion hotels to assess site conditions, identify design opportunities, and inform project recommendations.
• Provide design and programming guidance to ensure brand fit and adherence to brand standards.
• Prioritize project design goals to align with scope of project and budget in a strongly client-oriented manner.
• Collaborate with owners, developers, and internal stakeholders such as Development, Feasibility, and Operations teams, to achieve desired outcomes in a team-focused manner that adds value to projects and relationships.
• Apply working knowledge of building fire and life safety systems, components, and applicable codes and standards, such as NFPA and IBC.
• Provide observations based on familiarity with common MEP, Lighting, AV, and Security systems including identification of basic components and their visual condition and key features

Understand brand concepts and recommend regional and local brand design interpretations for property conversions

Qualifications

Experience Required:

• Minimum 5 years’ post-graduate experience in an Architectural or Engineering field, with strong familiarity of technical construction knowledge
• Architectural or Engineering Design Degree or foreign equivalent
• Ability to leverage past experience within the design industry to knowledgably and credibly collaborate on a wide range of topics relevant to hotel design and construction
• Microsoft Office and Bluebeam Revu skills
• Excellent verbal, written and graphic communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively while exercising good judgment and critical thinking
• Strong sense of responsibility and ownership over projects
• Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities, and to adapt to changing circumstances
• Eagerness and ability to learn when exposed to new tasks
• Available for frequent travel both domestically and abroad (50%)
• English fluency is required

Experience Preferred:

• Client facing experience
• Spanish proficiency
• AI including Chat GPT and Microsoft CoPilot
• Professional association registration preferred (AIA, NCDIQ, or similar)

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 $98,600 -$128,000 . This position is also eligible to earn incentive awards, an annual bonus, monthly or quarterly incentives, etc.

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.