Area Director of Engineering- Select Service Division

Highgate; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Highgate Hotels is seeking an Area Director of Engineering to lead the engineering team across hotels in the San Antonio area, focusing on corporate wide issues as well as local site challenges. You will work with property teams and the Corporate office to maximize asset value and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities include maintaining SOPs, audits, energy conservation, safety, budgeting, and supporting capital projects.

Qualifications

• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Travel related to company business sometimes required.
• Ability to stand during entire shift.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards.

Responsibilities

• The Area Director of Engineering is equally responsible for the operational maintenance of hotels within direct oversight.
• Establish relationships with all the properties in the area as well as with the Corporate office team.
• Work to develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOP) and policies.
• Monitor and control all out of order rooms, responsible for getting them back in service quickly to avoid occupancy disruptions.
• Develop energy conservation initiatives and promote their use.
• Assure and assist properties in ongoing mandatory preventative maintenance activities throughout the organization.
• Assist with deployment of preventative maintenance programs and platform within the Area.
• Promote operational safety throughout the organization.
• Further the advancement of the engineering discipline throughout the organization.
• Participate in conference calls and meetings on a regular basis.
• Participate in training and mentoring programs to support the Directors of Engineering and Engineering departments in the Area, in partnership with General Managers and Area Managing Directors as applicable in the Area.
• Conduct a minimum of 2 property audits for all hotels in the Area utilizing the standardized Engineering audit format.
• Conduct engineering analysis of products and processes (i.e. capital equipment, new technology) and make recommendations for the area and the corporation.
• In some instances, may be required to marginally assist with capital projects in conjunction with VP of Facilities and under advisement of VP of Operations.
• Assist in the budgeting and planning process at all hotels in the assigned area as needed.
• Stay up to date with industry trends.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Multitasking

Safety

Job description

Compensation Type

Yearly

Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a rapidly expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Highgate’s portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $20B and generates over $5B in cumulative revenues. The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry-leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry’s most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle.

Location

La Quinta San Antonio - Riverwalk

303 BlumSan Antonio, TX 78205

Overview

The Area Director of Engineering is responsible for being part of an engineering team that will focus on corporate wide engineering issues as well as local hotel issues that require support or collaboration from the corporate team. The goal of the team will be to leverage the skills and talent of the engineering organization to maximize value to the guest, associates, and the hotel assets.

Responsibilities

• The Area Director of Engineering is equally responsible for the operational maintenance of hotels within direct oversight.
• Establish relationships with all the properties in the area as well as with the Corporate office team.
• Work to develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOP) and policies.
• Monitor and control all out of order rooms, responsible for getting them back in service quickly to avoid occupancy disruptions.
• Develop energy conservation initiatives and promote their use.
• Assure and assist properties in ongoing mandatory preventative maintenance activities throughout the organization.
• Assist with deployment of preventative maintenance programs and platform within the Area.
• Promote operational safety throughout the organization.
• Further the advancement of the engineering discipline throughout the organization.
• Participate in conference calls and meetings on a regular basis.
• Participate in training and mentoring programs to support the Directors of Engineering and Engineering departments in the Area, in partnership with General Managers and Area Managing Directors as applicable in the Area.
• Conduct a minimum of 2 property audits for all hotels in the Area utilizing the standardized Engineering audit format.
• Conduct engineering analysis of products and processes (i.e. capital equipment, new technology) and make recommendations for the area and the corporation.
• In some instances, may be required to marginally assist with capital projects in conjunction with VP of Facilities and under advisement of VP of Operations.
• Assist in the budgeting and planning process at all hotels in the assigned area as needed.
• Stay up to date with industry trends.

Qualifications

• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Heavy work – Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and /or 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Travel related to company business sometimes required.
• Ability to stand during entire shift.
• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing nametags.
• Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
• Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must be able to understand and evaluate complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Benefits

We are pleased to offer to our full-time associates a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future.

• Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contributions
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave (provided in accordance with applicable law)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Educational opportunities / Tuition reimbursement
• Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law

For Employees Based in Washington:

• 8 paid holidays per year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
• Paid Sick & Safe Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, with up to 72 hours of unused time carried over from one anniversary year to the next.

For Employees Based in Colorado:

• 8 paid holidays per year; employees working in the City of Denver receive 64 hours of designated holiday time per calendar year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
• 6 days or 48 hours of Paid Sick Leave per year, accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.

For Employees Based in California:

• 8 paid holidays per year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service, capped at 1.5x annual accrual rate; non-supervisory employees working in the City of Los Angeles accrue up to 22 days of Compensated Time Off, based on length of service capped at 192 hours of combined PST and CTO.
• Paid Sick Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, unused time is carried over from one anniversary year to the next up to a maximum of 80 hours; employees working in the City of Los Angeles are provided 40 hours of Paid Sick Time annually on their anniversary, unused time is not carried over from one anniversary year to the next.

Please note that certain benefits described above for associates in Washington, Colorado, and California may vary for associates covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement(“CBA”). For such associates, eligibility for and the terms and conditions of benefits are governed by the applicable CBA and any applicable plan documents, and may differ from the benefits described above. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency, the terms of the applicable CBA and governing plan documents will control, as applicable.

**The above-referenced benefits do not apply to part-time positions

Posting Date

This job opening was posted on 10/14/26 and will remain open for at least 75 days.