This role is based at our corporate office in mexico city, mexico.
responsibilities
what you'll do during a typical day:
* 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 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.
how you'll collaborate with others
* collaborate with project management, design and architectural leads to guide the engineering development of projects, ensuring compliance with d&c brand standards. This includes mep&fp systems design reviews and project fls strategy, project site visits assuring construction methos, and systems installation comply with d&c brand standards.
* assist project managers in meeting engineering requirements for developing pips (property improvement plans) for existing hotels and proposed hotel conversions.
* chair 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.
* advocate for architectural priorities in meetings, offering expertise on project-specific challenges and regional initiatives
projects you'll take ownership of
* review design and construction of mep&fp systems to develop new hotels (from signing to opening) in mexico and central america.
* provide engineering support to project managers and pip writers for existing hotels being converted or renovated.
minimum qualifications
* eight (8) years of work experience in the design and construction administration of mep&fp systems.
* three (3) years of hospitality experience, leading design for new construction and renovation hotel projects.
* bachelor of science degree in mechanical, electrical or fire protection 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 to practice engineering.
* experience implementing fls (fire life safety) principles, applying nfpa and international fls standards.
* fluency in english and spanish.
* willingness to travel up to 50-75% throughout latin america and united states.
optional qualifications
* experience working for an international hotel brand.
* on-site practical experience, including testing and commissioning of mep&fp systems for hospitality projects.
* understanding of sustainable design, energy efficiency, and operations principles.
* experience managing multiple projects across diverse international locations and collaborate with a range of stakeholders.
benefits
* incredible travel perks – enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40 usd/night at our world‑class hotels through our go hilton travel program
* paid parental leave – because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible team members, including partners and adoptive parents
* 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
job: architecture, design, and development
title: engineering manager cala
location: null
requisition id: cor015rh
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