What will I be doing? 

\n\nManagement of Hilton’s interests for all Design & Construction (D&C) aspects of select Development Projects in China - new builds or conversions.\nProject involvement from inception to opening.  \nProvide leadership of those projects as the principal Hilton representative to and from owners and Project consultants.\nEnsure internal communications and effective relationships on those projects with all other Hilton departments and specialists including Brands, F&B, Spa, Dev, Pre-Opening and Ops.\nAssist Hilton Development team to secure agreements for new hotel developments or conversions.\nMaintain a thorough working knowledge of Brand Standards, Narratives and Attributes for brands active in China.\nWork effectively with clients and consultants to optimize the D&C and opening of projects.\nMaintain Project Consultant Panels (PCPs) for selected design consultants in China and relationships with key regional consultants.\nReview designs at all stages of projects for conformity to Hilton Brand standards and Design & Construction guidelines and Corporate Brand Direction. \nContribute to China-specific addenda to global Brand standards for all Hilton brands.\nWork effectively with Global Shared Services group re Brand standards and signage issues.\nRegular reports to management regarding project status and issues.\nPresentations to owners, Hilton management and other Tech Services re their projects.\nOverview or preparation of Project and Design briefs, guidelines and facilities schedules/Area Programs.\nPrepare, present and participate in monthly Project Review Meetings and regular Design Reviews, periodic site reviews and review of mock-up guestrooms.\nPrepare and maintain Non-Compliance Schedules re D&C standards, FLS & Brand standards. Coordinate with Brands re waivers for non-compliant items.\nContribute to the creative and constructive process of value engineering.\nWork with Hilton Pre-Opening Group, GMs and their teams during the Pre-Opening phase.\nPreparation of selected projects to submit to DRC (Design Review Committee) for review.\nParticipation in post-opening Design reviews with Operations.\nCoordinate with QA re pre-opening QA inspections.\nPrepare and maintain a Development and Training Plan and associated training programs.\nExtensive travel within the region for projects or client meetings. \n

What are we looking for?

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EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS            

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·       Architect (preferable), Interior Designer, Engineering, Project Management

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 LANGUAGES            

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·       Mandatory - Fluent English & Mandarin (written & spoken)

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 EXPERIENCE           

\n\n5+ years experience with Mgt or design of hotel projects in Asia Pac with majority in China (mandatory)\nWorking for an international hotel operator (desirable)\n\n

 SKILLS                      

\n\nAbility to work effectively with owners, developers, design consultants, contractors and with all Hilton departments (incl Executive management, Development, Pre-Opening, Operations, Brand management and other AD&C people) \nAbility to review Architectural, ID fit-out & other designs quickly and make constructive suggestions for improvements \nGood people skills \nGood communications both written and verbal\nFlexibility to handle changing circumstances\nAble to work independently and with the Global support teams\nAble to work on multiple projects at one time\n\n

 COMPUTER SKILLS

\n\nWord, excel, powerpoint, email (mandatory)\nCAD and Database (desirable)\n\n

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What will it be like to work for Hilton?

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Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!