Director Engineering
Hilton
- São Paulo - SP
- Permanente
- Período integral
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- Review engineering MEP&FP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection) drawings, calculations, and construction documents during the project's design phase.
- Identify deviations from D&C (Design and Construction) Brand Standards and best industry practices.
- Review the FLS (Fire Life Safety) strategy at an early stage of the project to comply with D&C Brand Standards and the referenced International Standards.
- Participate in VE (Value Engineering) coordination and review to ensure project efficient and cost-effective construction practices.
- Review primary construction submittals, shop drawings, and construction details to ensure compliance with D&C Brand Standards and best industry practices.
- Visit projects (as needed) during construction to ensure compliance with the submitted and approved drawings and construction documents.
- Ensure the implementation of Testing, Balancing, and Commissioning of the MEP&FP systems and handover documentation for successful opening of the hotels in the assigned region.
- Work with Hilton’s AD&C team to provide a review of MEP&FP systems (design and installation) for new development projects for assigned regions.
- Assist Project Managers in meeting engineering requirements for developing and implementing PIPs (Property Improvement Plans) for existing hotels and proposed hotel conversions.
- Chairing engineering review meetings and workshops with design consultants, construction contractors, commissioning providers, ownership groups, and developers, communicating D&C Brand Standard requirements, code interpretations, and best industry practices.
- Assist the AD&C team and guide the incorporation of ESG (Environmental and Sustainability Governance) and Energy and Water Efficiency strategies in the project design.
- Review engineering requirements and changes in the Brand Standards and provide recommendations for updates to adapt to best industry practices and regional particularities.
- Review design and construction of MEP&FP systems to develop new hotels (from signing to opening) in South America.
- Provide engineering support to Project Managers and PIP writers for existing hotels being converted or renovated.
- Fifteen (15) years or more of work experience in the design and construction administration of MEP&FP systems, including five (5) years of management experience and working with clients.
- A minimum of five (5) years of hospitality experience, including lead design roles in new construction and renovation projects, ideally for an international hotel group.
- University, Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a similar field related to engineering design and construction for building systems.
- Licensed Professional Engineer or recognized professional qualification for design and construction-related license for practicing engineering.
- Good knowledge of FLS (Fire Life Safety) principles and experience in applying NFPA and International Standards.
- Fluency in English, Spanish, and Portuguese is essential.
- Travel up to 50-75% (as required).
- On-site practical experience, including testing and commissioning of MEP&FP systems for hospitality projects.
- Experience and knowledge of sustainable design, energy efficiency, and operations principles.
- Capability to proactively identify, prioritize, and implement actions required to achieve functional goals.