Director of Engineering – Award winning hotel!

Our client is seeking a dynamic, hands-on Director of Engineering to oversee all aspects of engineering, maintenance, and facility operations for a luxury hotel. This leadership role is responsible for maintaining the highest standards of safety, efficiency, sustainability, and property presentation while preserving the elegance and functionality the guests expect. So if you are a strategic leader with a passion for hospitality, team development, and operational excellence, we invite you to join the executive leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct all engineering, maintenance, and facilities operations throughout the hotel.
• Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs for guestrooms, public areas, restaurants, spa, pools, mechanical systems, and back-of-house operations.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal safety, environmental, fire, and building regulations.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing engineering team focused on accountability, service, and continuous improvement.
• Prepare and manage departmental operating and capital budgets while identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Oversee capital improvement projects, renovations, and equipment replacements with minimal disruption to guests.
• Manage relationships with contractors, vendors, and service providers while ensuring quality workmanship and cost control.
• Maintain HVAC, plumbing, electrical, kitchen, laundry, pool, elevator, life safety, and building automation systems.
• Partner with Rooms, Food & Beverage, Spa, and Events leadership to support seamless hotel operations.
• Respond effectively to emergency situations and oversee crisis preparedness and recovery procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7–10 years of engineering leadership experience within luxury hotels, resorts, or upscale hospitality environments.
• Previous experience as a Director of Engineering (#1 on property) is essential.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, mechanical systems, building automation systems, and life safety systems.
• Demonstrated experience managing capital projects and preventive maintenance programs.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing operating and capital budgets.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team development skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced luxury environment.