Bourbon Orleans - Director Engineering

Evolution Hospitality; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Term Life & AD&D

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Evolution Hospitality is seeking a Director of Engineering for our New Orleans property to oversee the facilities maintenance function, ensuring efficient operation and service of all equipment. You will lead a skilled engineering team and manage maintenance programs across the hotel.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years in a related field and prior management experience, ideally within a hotel setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of related experience, including prior management.
• Experience in a hotel or related field is required.
• Trade license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise the Maintenance staff and oversee the maintenance of buildings and grounds.
• Oversee facilities maintenance to ensure efficient operation, service and repair of equipment.
• Evaluate issues quickly and decide on actions in high‑pressure situations.

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Technical expertise

Problem solving & decision making

Communication skills

Financial acumen

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree + 5+ years exp (hotel/related field)

Job description

Join Our Team as a Director of Engineering!

About Us

The Director of Engineering is responsible for overseeing the property’s facilities maintenance function, ensuring efficient operation, maintenance, service and repair of all equipment. The Director of Engineering is a skilled leader with technical expertise in engineering and maintenance.

Key Skills/Responsibilities

• Leadership and Supervision: Direct and supervise the Maintenance staff, overseeing the maintenance of buildings and grounds.
• Technical Expertise: Apply extensive experience in engineering, maintenance and related fields to ensure efficient operations.
• Problem‑Solving and Decision Making: Evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately, handling problems effectively in high‑pressure situations.
• Communication Skills: Convey information and ideas clearly and effectively, listen to and understand issues raised by co‑workers and guests.
• Financial Acumen: Work with and understand financial information and data, including basic arithmetic functions to support maintenance operations.
• Project Management: Develop and implement policies and procedures for maintenance requests, schedule maintenance and ensure compliance with regulations.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in a related field, including prior management experience.
• Experience in a hotel or related field is required, with a trade license preferred.

Benefits

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full‑time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

• Now offering Daily Pay! Ask your Recruiter for more details.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Income.
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.

Property Information

Experience a Historic New Orleans Hotel. Once a high‑society ballroom and later a convent, the Bourbon Orleans has centuries of stories to tell. Push past the lively scene of Bourbon Street and walk into a hushed haven of gilded details, Belle Époque‑style, polished marble and a warm welcome that is pure Louisiana. This is where your Crescent City story starts.

About Evolution Hospitality. As the dedicated lifestyle vertical at Aimbridge, Evolution Hospitality creates distinct lifestyle experiences and drives performance throughout our curated collection of independent, luxury, boutique, lifestyle, and soft brand hotels, as well as restaurants, bars, and lounges throughout North America. At Evolution Hospitality, our focus on equal parts culture and results is what determines who makes the cut to be a part of this talented group, both at the corporate office and in the field. Honesty and humility are just as important as intellect and ability, and each member of the team embraces the challenge of becoming a better human being, both personally and professionally, as part of the package. And it’s this magical combination of brilliant, caring individuals that makes Evolution Hospitality the world‑class operation it is today.