Corporate Director of Engineering

Coury Hospitality; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Coury Hospitality’s Grapevine, TX corporate engineering director role leads a portfolio of hotels, setting engineering standards, overseeing preventive maintenance, and partnering with operations, finance, and ownership to protect assets and guest experiences.

The role requires travel, hands-on leadership, and development of capital plans while ensuring safety codes, brand standards, and efficient operations across properties.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of progressive engineering or facilities management experience, preferably in hospitality.
• Experience in multi-property, regional, or corporate engineering leadership strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems, elevators, and life safety systems.
• Experience developing and managing preventive maintenance programs, capital plans, budgets, and vendor relationships.
• Familiarity with Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, or other major hotel brand standards preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate property conditions, identify deferred maintenance, and recommend cost-effective solutions.
• Strong understanding of building codes, safety regulations, asset preservation, and operational risk management.
• Proven ability to provide technical guidance, coach engineering leaders, and influence performance across multiple locations.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical leadership and operational support across a diverse portfolio of hotels.
• Establishing consistent engineering standards, preventive maintenance programs, and operating procedures.
• Visiting properties, evaluating building systems, identifying opportunities for improvement, and partnering with teams to develop practical solutions.
• Serving as a technical resource for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems, elevators, life safety, and other critical building systems.
• Developing annual and multiyear capital plans that balance operational needs, brand requirements, deferred maintenance, equipment replacement, and long-term asset preservation.
• Working alongside property and regional leadership to identify capital priorities, develop project scopes, and support sound investment decisions.
• Finding innovative ways to improve operational efficiency, reduce maintenance expenses, conserve energy, and extend the life of building systems.
• Evaluating vendors, service contracts, and purchasing opportunities to maximize value and improve reliability.
• Supporting engineering needs during hotel openings, transitions, renovations, and other major property initiatives.
• Traveling throughout the portfolio to provide hands-on guidance, assess property needs, and help engineering teams succeed.

Skills

Technical leadership

Facilities management

Hospitality operations understanding

Leadership and coaching

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Facilities Management

Job description

Coury Hospitality has an amazing opportunity as a Corporate Director of Engineering.

You should join our team if you believe...

• That exceptional hospitality begins with well-maintained properties, safe environments, and thoughtful attention to every detail.
• That engineering is more than fixing what breaks. It's about anticipating needs, protecting assets, and ensuring every property operates at its best.
• That preventive maintenance, proactive planning, and operational consistency are essential to delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• That great leaders empower and develop their teams while creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• That strong partnerships between Engineering, Operations, Finance, Procurement, and property leadership drive better results.
• That protecting owner investments and creating unmatched guest experiences go hand in hand.

You're a great fit for this role if you love...

• Providing technical leadership and operational support across a diverse portfolio of lifestyle, full-service, and select-service hotels.
• Establishing consistent engineering standards, preventive maintenance programs, and operating procedures that improve property conditions and performance.
• Visiting properties, evaluating building systems, identifying opportunities for improvement, and partnering with teams to develop practical solutions.
• Serving as a technical resource for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems, elevators, life safety, and other critical building systems.
• Developing annual and multiyear capital plans that balance operational needs, brand requirements, deferred maintenance, equipment replacement, and long-term asset preservation.
• Working alongside property and regional leadership to identify capital priorities, develop project scopes, and support sound investment decisions.
• Finding innovative ways to improve operational efficiency, reduce maintenance expenses, conserve energy, and extend the life of building systems.
• Evaluating vendors, service contracts, and purchasing opportunities to maximize value and improve reliability.
• Supporting engineering needs during hotel openings, transitions, renovations, and other major property initiatives.
• Traveling throughout the portfolio to provide hands-on guidance, assess property needs, and help engineering teams succeed.

We're excited to have you join us because...

• You bring extensive engineering and facilities management experience, with a strong understanding of the unique demands of hospitality operations.
• You understand that engineering performance directly impacts guest satisfaction, property conditions, brand service scores, and profitability.
• You can identify potential issues before they become major problems and develop clear action plans to address them.
• You know how to balance immediate operational needs with long-term capital planning and asset preservation strategies.
• You are comfortable working with General Managers, Regional Vice Presidents, property engineering leaders, ownership groups, and corporate leadership to drive results.
• You bring the technical expertise and sound judgment to address critical building conditions, safety concerns, and operational risks.
• You understand building codes, fire and life safety requirements, and the importance of maintaining brand and regulatory compliance.
• You can develop meaningful engineering performance metrics, reporting standards, and accountability measures across multiple properties.
• You embrace technology, automation, and industry best practices to improve engineering operations and productivity.
• You are a hands-on, collaborative leader who enjoys coaching and developing engineering talent while supporting property leadership in staffing, training, and performance improvement.
• You are comfortable providing functional leadership across property engineering teams while partnering with General Managers, who retain direct supervisory responsibility.
• You communicate clearly, follow through on commitments, and know how to turn property inspections and operational observations into measurable improvements.

Education and Experience

• 8-10 years of progressive engineering or facilities management experience, preferably in hospitality.
• Experience in multi-property, regional, or corporate engineering leadership strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems, elevators, and life safety systems.
• Experience developing and managing preventive maintenance programs, capital plans, budgets, and vendor relationships.
• Familiarity with Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, or other major hotel brand standards preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate property conditions, identify deferred maintenance, and recommend cost-effective solutions.
• Strong understanding of building codes, safety regulations, asset preservation, and operational risk management.
• Proven ability to provide technical guidance, coach engineering leaders, and influence performance across multiple locations.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with property leadership, corporate departments, and ownership representatives.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently throughout the United States.

Work Environment and Travel Requirements

• This position is based in Grapevine, Texas, in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
• Frequent domestic travel is required to support hotels throughout the Coury Hospitality portfolio.
• Ability to work in a variety of hotel environments, including guestrooms, public spaces, mechanical rooms, back-of-house areas, and active maintenance or renovation sites.
• Ability to conduct property inspections, assess building systems, and participate in operational and capital planning meetings.
• Ability to balance on-site property support, corporate responsibilities, and changing operational priorities.
• Flexibility to respond to critical engineering, safety, and property needs as business conditions require.

Here's the Core of Coury Hospitality:

We have a place for you on our team if your passion is to curate UNMATCHED MOMENTS.

What else do YOU need to know...

This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant. We are an equal opportunity employer.