Director of Engineering

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Location: Florence, KY (Resource Center)
Reports To: SVP of Operations

Purpose

The Director of Engineering provides strategic oversight and technical guidance for all engineering and maintenance operations across Athena Hospitality Group’s managed hotels. This role ensures all properties maintain operational excellence, safety, and compliance while optimizing preventive maintenance programs, capital planning, and energy efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and technical expertise to property-level Chief Engineers and Maintenance teams.
• Establish and monitor preventive maintenance programs to ensure long-term asset protection and operational efficiency.
• Oversee execution of capital improvement projects and coordinate with Construction and Operations teams.
• Support property teams in resolving complex mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) issues.
• Develop and maintain standardized engineering SOPs, checklists, and performance metrics across all brands.
• Assist in managing vendor relationships for HVAC, life safety, elevator, and utility services.
• Oversee energy management initiatives to reduce utility costs and environmental impact.
• Collaborate with Operations and Finance on budgeting, capital planning, and asset lifecycle forecasting.
• Ensure adherence to OSHA, ADA, fire safety, and local code requirements.
• Conduct quarterly site inspections to assess building systems, safety standards, brand compliance and produce property status reports to operations.
• Conducting property reports twice a year targeting Q1 and Q3 identifying compliance on PMs and overall physical health of the building.
• Produce semi-annual utility consumption reports in Q2 and Q4 identifying areas of concern and cost variances to budgeted and historical ratios.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in hotel or commercial facilities management.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and building systems.
• Experience managing multi-property engineering operations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel regularly to hotel properties.

Disclaimer

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of people assigned to this position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. All employees may be required to perform activities outside of their normal job responsibilities from time to time as needed.

EOE - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.