Hospitality · Director
Director of Design & Construction (Hospitality) Salary
Compensation benchmarks from 255 verified sources including industry surveys, published reports, and market intelligence.
National Compensation Range
P25
$80,000
25th percentile
P50
$170,000
Median
P75
$165,000
75th percentile
CANDIDATE MARKET
Tight
Scarcity: 7/10
EST. CANDIDATE POOL
15-40
Active candidates nationally
DEMAND TREND
Stable
6% year-over-year
RETENTION
4 yr avg tenure
12% annual turnover
Director of Design & Construction (Hospitality) Salary by City
Median (P50) adjusted for metro cost of labor.
Market Trends
Hotel management companies expanding portfolios, driving demand for corporate-level leadership. Asset-light models increasing need for strong brand, development, and franchise management expertise.
Also Known As
Director of Technical Services (Hospitality), Head of Design & Construction — Hotels, Director of Capital Projects (Hospitality), Director of FF&E & Design
What Does a Director of Design & Construction (Hospitality) Do?
The Director of Design & Construction (Hospitality) operates within luxury hotels, resorts, private clubs, and hospitality groups, overseeing guest experience, food and beverage operations, and property performance. Professionals in this role typically bring 10 to 16 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Director level, this position draws from a tight candidate market with an estimated pool of 15-40 qualified professionals, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.
What Drives Director of Design & Construction (Hospitality) Compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for a Director of Design & Construction (Hospitality) is $170,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $80,000 to $165,000. The 48% spread between P25 and P75 reflects significant pay variation driven by property size and star rating, revenue under management, brand affiliation (independent vs. flagged), market tier (gateway city vs. resort), and whether the role carries full P&L responsibility. Demand for this role is trending upward with 0.06% year-over-year growth, which is putting upward pressure on compensation at all levels.
Director of Design & Construction (Hospitality) Career Path
Professionals who move into Director of Design & Construction (Hospitality) roles most commonly come from branded luxury hotel operations, food and beverage management, revenue management, or hospitality management programs at top-tier schools. From this position, the typical trajectory leads toward multi-property or regional oversight, VP of operations for hotel groups, or independent resort ownership and advisory roles. The average tenure in this role is approximately 4 years, with an annual turnover rate of 12%.
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