Who We Are
At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging and creating a culture of care, where our colleagues 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.
Your Role
As Director of Building Systems, you will serve as a strategic and technical leader responsible for ensuring the integrity, efficiency, and compliance of building infrastructure across a diverse portfolio of hotels. Acting as a vital bridge between development strategy and on-the-ground engineering execution, you will guide projects from concept through completion while upholding Hyatt’s global standards.
This role blends technical expertise with stakeholder collaboration, enabling you to influence how our hotels are designed, built, and operated—ensuring they deliver exceptional performance, sustainability, and guest experiences.
This position is based in Zurich, Switzerland, with a start date of September 2026.
Your Responsibilities
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Champion Hyatt’s technical standards by ensuring all properties meet brand requirements across MEP systems, fire and life safety, and technology guidelines
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Lead the technical lifecycle of projects, including new builds, conversions, and renovations—from initial planning agreements through construction and final commissioning
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Drive sustainability initiatives across the portfolio, advancing energy efficiency, carbon reduction, and certification efforts such as LEED or Energy Star
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Serve as the primary technical advisor to owners, developers, architects, and consultants, ensuring alignment and successful delivery of key milestones
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Oversee the transition from construction to operations, ensuring building systems are fully functional and hotel teams are equipped for ongoing maintenance and performance
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Conduct site visits and provide expert guidance throughout development phases, supporting quality assurance and brand compliance
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Collaborate within a global, matrixed environment, partnering with regional and corporate teams to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes
