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Overview Join to apply for the Director of MEP Services, Lifestyle role at Hyatt . The Lifestyle Group at Hyatt seeks a passionate and detail-oriented Director of MEP Services to join our team in the NYC Creative Hub. This role supports the Design & Technical Services team to shape distinctive, design-forward hospitality experiences across Hyatt’s Lifestyle brands. Organization : Standard Hotels Corporate Who We Are At Hyatt, our ambition is bold: to be the most responsive, most innovative, and best-performing company in hospitality. The Lifestyle Group stands apart—anchored in design that resonates, cultural relevance that inspires, and guest experiences that cannot be found anywhere else. The Lifestyle Group is a movement within hospitality, focused on agility, accountability, and inspiration, with commitments to colleagues, guests, and owners alike. We are building an organization that prioritizes culture, care, and transformative experiences. You will help write the next chapter of hospitality—defined by cultural relevance, brand integrity, and design-forward experiences. Why Now This is an exciting time to be at Hyatt. We are growing rapidly and seek passionate changemakers to be part of the journey. The hospitality industry offers dynamic opportunities for upward mobility, and Hyatt is no exception. How We Care For Our People Our purpose sets us apart: to care for people so they can be their best. Decisions are made through this lens, and we support each other as part of the Hyatt family. We’re proud to have earned Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For list for the last ten years, reflecting our commitment to inclusivity, empathy, respect, and belonging. We offer exceptional corporate benefits including: Annual allotment of free hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally Well-being initiatives (e.g., Headspace subscription) Family assistance policy with paid time off for birth/adoption and financial assistance for adoption Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match Who You Are Our ideal candidate understands the power of our Culture of Care and embodies our core values: Empathy, Inclusion, Integrity, Experimentation, Respect, and Well-being. You are results-driven, collaborative, and eager for professional growth. The Role As the Director of MEP Services – Lifestyle, you will lead and coordinate all Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) strategy and execution across new developments, hotel renovations, and capital improvements in the Americas. You will work closely with internal design leadership and external consultants to ensure MEP systems support brand ethos, design intent, and operational functionality throughout the project lifecycle. This role bridges the design and construction gap, guiding MEP planning in new builds, participating in design reviews, ensuring long-term maintainability, and supporting handover to hotel operations. Your goal is to ensure each property functions as beautifully as it looks. Key Responsibilities New Development / New Projects & Coordination with MEP Consultants and In-House Design Team: act as primary liaison between internal design teams and external MEP consultants for new developments and major renovations; translate design vision into technically sound MEP solutions; participate in feasibility, LOI, schematic design; lead MEP technical reviews, drawing coordination, and system validation; ensure deliverables meet design, cost, and sustainability objectives; influence decisions on system types and integration. Regular Review & Project Work with In-House Design Team: embed as a technical voice within the Design & Technical Services team; participate in design coordination meetings; provide input on space planning for technical rooms; support VE exercises; identify MEP technologies for sustainability and long-term maintainability. CAPEX Work & Coordination with In-House Design Team: provide MEP design oversight for CAPEX and renovations across operating properties; review infrastructure upgrade scopes; participate in five-year CAPEX planning; collaborate on RFPs and consultant selections; ensure CAPEX projects reflect progressive, sustainable design and resilience. Participating in Openings & Integrating On-Property Engineers: act as the technical bridge during openings; coordinate with on-property Engineering teams during late-stage construction and handover; oversee MEP commissioning, startup protocols, and documentation handover; guide local Chief Engineers on design intent and maintenance; train hotel engineering teams on system nuances; travel as required for project support. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering (Master’s preferred) 7–10 years’ experience in MEP design coordination or technical services, ideally in hospitality, lifestyle, or mixed-use sectors Strong understanding of regional building codes, sustainability benchmarks, and cross-border project experience Proven experience translating architectural intent into executable, guest-centric engineering solutions Skilled in reading and marking up drawings; experience with Revit, AutoCAD, or BIM platforms a plus Familiarity with luxury/lifestyle hospitality standards and brand guidelines The salary range for this position is $147,250 - $162,750. The final pay rate will depend on experience, skill level, and location, and will meet local requirements. EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hyatt

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