Chief Engineering – Luxury Hotel Operations & Assets

Lotte Hotel Seattle; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on KPIs

Recognition for excellence

Competitive wages

Company paid life insurance

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

401k with company matching

Generous paid time off

Public transportation discount (ORCA)

Discounted employee parking

Employee rate program

Employee recognition

Learning and development program

Job summary

Lotte Hotel Seattle is seeking a Director of Engineering to provide strategic leadership for all engineering, maintenance, and facilities operations within a luxury hotel. You will preserve assets, ensure guest comfort, and uphold safety and reliability at the highest level.

You will lead preventive maintenance, capital projects, and vendor partnerships, while mentoring a high-performing team and collaborating with hotel leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences at every touchpoint.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Mechanical Systems, HVAC, Refrigeration, Plumbing, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Progressive engineering leadership experience within luxury hotels, resorts, or high-end hospitality environments preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, building automation, fire life-safety systems, and preventive maintenance practices.
• Demonstrated experience managing capital projects, vendor partnerships, and property improvement initiatives.
• Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to develop engaged, service-oriented teams.
• Sound understanding of hospitality operations, guest service expectations and luxury brand standards.
• Knowledge of applicable building codes, safety regulations, environmental compliance requirements and risk management practices.
• Exceptional organizational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with CMMS and standard business software.

Responsibilities

• Lead all engineering and maintenance operations to reflect luxury hospitality standards.
• Oversee maintenance of guest rooms, public spaces, back-of-house areas, and critical building systems.
• Manage contractor and vendor relationships ensuring work meets brand standards and guest experience expectations.
• Develop and execute preventive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability.
• Ensure prompt resolution of maintenance concerns affecting guests, team members, and operations.
• Support renovation, enhancement, and capital improvement projects.

Skills

Engineering leadership

HVAC knowledge

Facility management

Hospitality operations

Leadership and team development

Organization and problem solving

CMMS proficiency

Education

Engineering/Facilities degree (preferred) or equivalent experience

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Lotte Hotel Seattle is seeking a Director of Engineering to provide strategic leadership for all engineering, maintenance, and facilities operations within a luxury hotel. You will preserve assets, ensure guest comfort, and uphold safety and reliability at the highest level.

You will lead preventive maintenance, capital projects, and vendor partnerships, while mentoring a high-performing team and collaborating with hotel leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences at every touchpoint.