Director Architecture, Design & Construction - Lifestyle

Hilton · United States · $110k – $145k · posted today ago

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About this role

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What you'll do during a typical day:

Provide technical and construction leadership across all development phases.
Review design and construction documents for alignment with Hilton requirements and project ambitions.
Influence decisions to strengthen design, brand expression, operational performance and commercial value.
Conduct site inspections, identify risks and drive prompt resolution.
Champion Lifestyle experiences informed by design, F&B, and cultural trends.
Travel 40–50% for owner meetings, design reviews, site inspections and openings across North America.

How you'll collaborate with others:

Strengthen an inclusive, high-performing AD&C culture by sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues and raising the bar.
Build long-term trust with owners, positioning Hilton as a strategic partner of choice.
Partner with Development to support growth and secure the right projects.
Translate Brand vision into culturally relevant and commercially successful hotels.
Partner with AD&C Design to elevate design quality, guest experience and food and beverage.
Unite internal teams around shared priorities, driving decisions and successful openings.

Projectsyou'll take ownership of:

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Take full ownership of developments, conversions, adaptive-reuse projects and brand changes, serving as Hilton's project lead from pre-signing through opening.

Establish project vision, delivery strategy, milestones and accountabilities.

Oversee design and construction, balancing Brand vision, operational efficiency and commercial priorities.

Guide value engineering without compromising design quality or guest experience.

Anticipate risks, remove obstacles and drive decisions with urgency.

Maintain disciplined, accurate reporting of forecast starts, openings, milestones and risks.

Drive consistent communication and hold internal and external teams accountable for actions, timelines and quality.

Continuously elevate delivery and the finished product, creating distinctive Lifestyle hotels that perform for guests, owners and Hilton.

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You have these minimum qualifications:

It would be useful if you have:

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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 parents

Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones

Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care

Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Generous paid time off (PTO) – Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most

Health & welfare benefits – From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered

Financial security for your future – Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what's next