Chief Engineer, Luxury Hotel & Facilities

Biltmore Hotel Limited; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, FL seeks a Director of Engineering to lead technical, mechanical, facilities and utilities operations across the property and golf course, ensuring guest comfort, safety and efficiency. You will manage repair and maintenance, capital projects, and team performance while adhering to BSOPs, hotel policies, and regulatory standards.

Strong leadership and budget skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience.
• 5–7 years of progressive engineering or facilities leadership experience.
• Professional certifications such as CEOE, RPA, FMA or BOMI desirable.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise repair and maintenance of building systems and guest areas.
• Develop preventive maintenance programs and use facilities management software to track work orders.
• Prepare and manage annual Engineering budgets and analyze P&L.
• Plan and execute multi-year capital expenditure programs.
• Coordinate permits, safety inspections and regulatory compliance.
• Recruit, train and supervise Engineering team; manage vendor contracts.

Skills

HVAC systems

Leadership

Budget management

Safety & compliance

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Facilities Management

Tools

Facilities management software

Job description

The Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, FL seeks a Director of Engineering to lead technical, mechanical, facilities and utilities operations across the property and golf course, ensuring guest comfort, safety and efficiency. You will manage repair and maintenance, capital projects, and team performance while adhering to BSOPs, hotel policies, and regulatory standards.

Strong leadership and budget skills are essential.