Veterans Preferred - Director of New Projects - Bunkhouse Hotels

Company: Hyatt
Location: Austin
Posted on: May 10, 2025

Job Description:

Military Veterans are Encouraged to Apply. - Director of New Projects - Lifestyle Job Description

The Opportunity

Hyatt seeks an enthusiastic Director of New Projects to join our Lifestyle Group where you will be part of a team of professionals who love what they do. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting the Head of Design (Bunkhouse JdV) in all things design related for the properties. Y ou will be instrumental in continuing to make Hyatt a leading hospitality company. You will be part of a team passionate and committed to nurturing curiosity and new skills and building connections across the organization with stakeholders, colleagues, and guests.

Who We Are
At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging and creating a culture of care, where our colleague's become family. Since 1957, our colleagues and our guests have been at the heart of our business and helped Hyatt become one of the best, and fastest growing hospitality brands in the world. Our transformative growth and the addition of new hotels, brands and business lines can open the door for exciting career and growth opportunities to our colleagues.

As we continue to grow, we never lose sight of what's most important: People. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences and jobs into careers.

Why Now?
This is an exciting time to be at Hyatt. We are growing rapidly and are looking for passionate changemakers to be a part of our journey. The hospitality industry is resilient and continues to offer dynamic opportunities for upward mobility, and Hyatt is no exception.

How We Care for Our People
What sets us apart is our purpose-to care for people so they can be their best. Every business decision is made through the lens of our purpose, and it informs how we have and will continue to support each other as members of the Hyatt family. Our care for our colleagues is the key to our success. We're proud to have earned a place on Fortune's prestigious 100 Best Companies to Work For - list for the last ten years. This recognition is a testament to the tremendous way our Hyatt family continues to come together to care for one another.

We're proud to offer exceptional corporate benefits which include:

• Annual allotment of free hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally.
• Work-life benefits including wellbeing initiatives such as a complimentary Headspace subscription.
• A global family assistance policy with paid time off following the birth or adoption of a child as well as financial assistance for adoption.
• Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match.
  
  Who You Are
  As our ideal candidate, you understand the power and purpose of our culture of care. You enjoy working with others, are results driven and are looking for a variety of opportunities to develop personally and professionally.
  
  Position Summary
  
  The Director of New Projects leads the design-driven project management of all new hotel developments and acquisitions, from early planning and programming through construction and turnover to operations. This role ensures each project is delivered on time, on budget, and in alignment with Bunkhouse's creative standards and operational goals.
  
  The person in this position must have good communication skills, the ability to resolve conflict, and a thorough understanding of company policies. Furthermore, all Design team members must develop and maintain the company's culture, values, and reputation in the public eye, and with all staff, guests, vendors, and partners.
  
  Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  
  • Manage the design-side project lifecycle for all new builds and hotel conversions, including scope, timeline, and budget.
  • Lead early-phase planning: space planning, hotel programming, and coordination with the development team to support feasibility and proformas.
  • Create property improvement plans for potential repositions.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for internal teams and external stakeholders including architects, engineers, contractors, and ownership.
  • Oversee consultant selection and coordination-including architects, interior designers, and engineers-ensuring alignment with brand vision.
  • Collaborate closely with internal teams (Operations, IT, F&B, Marketing, etc.) to ensure project milestones are met and transitions are seamless.
  • Coordinate and lead pre-opening efforts, ensuring departments are aligned with opening schedules and financial plans.
  • Track construction progress and support issue resolution alongside contractors and consultants.
  • Maintain comprehensive project documentation including schedules, contracts, cost reports, and meeting notes.
  • Review and approve vendor contracts and payment requests, ensuring budget discipline and transparency.
  • Provide regular project updates and financial reporting to leadership.
  • Train and support internal project managers and team members on stakeholder management and project coordination.
  • Stay current on best practices, trends, and codes relevant to hospitality design and development.
  • Support other tasks and initiatives as directed by the Head of Design, JDV and Bunkhouse.
    Qualifications:
    Qualifications
    
    • 8 years of project management experience in hospitality, architecture, or real estate development.
    • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Construction Management, or a related field.
    • Strong leadership skills with experience managing multidisciplinary teams and consultant relationships.
    • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
    • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; multilingual preferred.
    • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and confident in high-pressure environments.
    • Ability to travel and work a flexible schedule, including weekends or holidays as needed.
      
      "All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status."

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