Design & Projects Manager , Greater China & Mongolia (Shenzhen Based)
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- Aug 27, 2020 Post Date
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- APA013IZ Requisition #
China is one of its largest markets outside of the United States and is of strategic position in Hilton’s global growth. Hilton already has 190+ hotels in China and has 450+ in pipeline, aiming to reach 1,000 hotels by 2025. To grasp the growth momentum along with the booming middle class and consumer premiumization trend in China, Hilton will be expanding the presence of the Hilton Garden Inn (HGI) brand within the China market.
What will I be doing?
As a Design & Projects Manager - China (Shenzhen Based) you would be responsible for managing of Hilton’s interests for all Architectural, Design & Construction (AD&C) aspects of selected Focus Services Brands Development Projects in China - new builds or conversions in continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
- Project involvement from inception to opening.
- Provide leadership of those projects as the principal Hilton representative to & from owners & Project consultants.
- Ensure internal communications & effective relationships on those projects with all other Hilton departments & specialists including Brands, F&B, Dev, Pre-Opening & Ops.
- Assist Hilton development to secure agreements for new hotel developments or conversions.
- Maintain a thorough working knowledge of Brand Standards, Narratives & Attributes for Focus Services brands active in China.
- Work effectively with owners & consultants to optimize the design, construction and opening of projects.
- Review designs at all stages of projects for conformity to Hilton Focus Services Brand standards and Design & Construction guidelines and Corporate Brand Direction.
- Work effectively with Global Shared Services group re Brand standards & signage issues.
- Regular reports to management regarding projects status & issues.
- Presentations to owners, Hilton management and other Technical Services re their projects.
- Overview or preparation of Project and Design briefs & guidelines and facilities schedules/ Area Programs
- Prepare, present & participate in monthly Project Review Meetings & regular Design Reviews, periodic site reviews and review of mock-up guestrooms.
- Prepare & maintain Non-Compliance Schedules re AD&C standards, FLS & Brand standards. Co-ordinate with Brands re waivers for non-compliant items
- Contribute to the creative & constructive process of value engineering.
- Work with Hilton Pre-Opening Team, GMs and their teams during the Pre-Opening phase.
- Preparation of selected projects to submit to DRC (Design Review Committee) for review
- Participation in post-opening Design reviews with Operations.
- Co-ordinate with QA re pre-opening QA inspections.
- Prepare & maintain a Development & Training Plan and associated training programs.
- Extensive travel within the region for projects or client meetings.
What are we looking for?
To fulfill this role successfully, you must possess the following minimum qualifications and experience:
- Architect (preferable), Interior Designer, Project Management
- Mandatory - Fluent English & Mandarin. – written & spoken
- 3+ years of experience with Mgt or design of hotel projects in Asia Pac with majority in China. (mandatory)
- Working for an international hotel operator (desirable)
- Ability 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 Tech Services team members)
- Ability to review Architectural, ID fit-out & other designs quickly and make constructive suggestions for improvements
- Good people skills
- Good communications both written and verbal
- Able to work on multiple projects at one time
- Word, excel, Powerpoint , email (mandatory)
- CAD and Database (desirable)
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!
