Director of Engineering

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Engineering

Duties

• Lead and inspire cross-functional engineering and maintenance teams to deliver outstanding property operations, capital improvement projects, and infrastructure upgrades aligned with the hotel's strategic goals.
• Oversee the operation, maintenance, and repair of all building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, elevators, fire suppression, and energy management systems (EMS/BMS).
• Manage large-scale renovation and capital projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget while maintaining high standards for quality, safety compliance, and minimal disruption to guests.
• Develop and enforce best practices for preventive maintenance, work order management, life safety systems, emergency response planning, and business continuity strategies.
• Collaborate with executive hotel leadership (GM, ownership) to define capital expenditure roadmaps, budget allocations, vendor negotiations, and strategic planning for property-wide improvement initiatives.
• Oversee compliance with all applicable codes and regulations including OSHA, ADA, local fire codes, health department standards, and brand/franchise requirements.
• Foster a culture of innovation by integrating emerging technologies such as smart building automation, IoT-enabled asset monitoring, sustainable energy solutions, and green certification programs (LEED, ENERGY STAR).

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large engineering or facilities teams within a full-service hotel, resort, or comparable hospitality environment; prior supervisory roles in technical project and facilities management are essential.
• Extensive knowledge of building systems including HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing, elevators, fire/life safety, and energy management systems (EMS/BMS/PMS integration).
• Strong background in facilities maintenance methodologies, preventive maintenance scheduling, and capital project management; familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated expertise in life safety and regulatory compliance aligned with OSHA, local fire codes, ADA, and brand standards; experience implementing emergency response and evacuation procedures.
• Deep understanding of energy management, sustainability initiatives, utility cost reduction strategies, and water conservation programs relevant to large hotel properties.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously; experience managing vendor and contractor relationships is strongly preferred.
• Exceptional communication skills to coordinate effectively with hotel operations, housekeeping, F&B, and senior leadership, as well as clearly convey technical matters to non-technical stakeholders.

Join us as our Director of Engineering, where your leadership will shape the comfort, safety, and beauty of our property and the guest experience within it. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values innovation and continuous growth; empowering you to make a meaningful impact every day!

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