Director AD&C Project Management - Full Service Brands

Hilton is seeking a Director for its Architecture, Design & Construction Full Service team. The role manages design and construction projects across Hilton’s Full Service portfolio in North America, providing technical guidance, reviewing plans and documents, conducting inspections, and coordinating with owners and internal partners.

Responsibilities:

• 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
• 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
• 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

Requirements:

• 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
• 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