Engineering Manager CALA

As a Manager of Engineering on the CALA AD&C team, reporting to the Senior Director of Engineering, you will work on projects across Hilton's brand portfolio, including projects for all brands in Mexico and Central America. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.