Corporate Director of Engineering

MECCA Hospitality Recruitment; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MECCA Hospitality Recruitment is seeking a Corporate Director of Engineering to lead Engineering and Maintenance across multiple hotel properties. You will set maintenance standards, oversee preventative programs, support capital planning, and ensure safe, compliant, guest-ready environments.

You will work with hotel leadership, ownership groups, and corporate teams to optimize asset performance, drive operational excellence, and mentor engineering staff through policy development, training, and

Qualifications

• Five or more years of facilities maintenance, engineering, or hotel operations experience.
• Two or more years of multi-property hotel engineering leadership experience.
• Technical or trade school certification or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and oversight of Engineering and Maintenance operations across multiple properties.
• Establishes engineering standards, preventative maintenance programs, and best practices.
• Partners with General Managers and Chief Engineers to improve efficiency, asset preservation, and guest satisfaction.
• Conducts property visits and audits to evaluate performance, safety, and compliance.
• Supports capital planning, renovations, and long-term asset management.
• Assists with troubleshooting building systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, pools, kitchens and life-safety.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Engineering leadership

Multi-property management

Budgeting & forecasting

Safety compliance

Education

Technical or trade school certification

Job description

The Corporate Director of Engineering provides strategic leadership and oversight of Engineering and Maintenance operations across multiple hotel properties. This role establishes maintenance standards, oversees preventative maintenance programs, supports capital planning, and ensures properties maintain safe, compliant, efficient, and guest-ready environments. The position works closely with hotel leadership, ownership groups, and corporate teams to protect assets and drive operational excellence.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and oversight of Engineering and Maintenance operations across all properties.
• Establishes engineering standards, preventative maintenance programs, and operational best practices.
• Partners with General Managers and Chief Engineers to improve efficiency, asset preservation, and guest satisfaction.
• Conducts property visits, facility assessments, and engineering audits to evaluate performance, safety, and compliance.
• Supports capital planning, renovations, equipment replacement, and long-term asset management.
• Assists with troubleshooting complex building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, pools, kitchens, and life safety systems.
• Ensures compliance with applicable regulations, OSHA requirements, fire and life safety standards, and brand requirements.
• Supports engineering leadership through recruiting, training, development, and performance management.
• Develops and implements maintenance policies, procedures, SOPs, and training programs.
• Provides support during facility emergencies, equipment failures, and operational disruptions.
• Evaluates vendor relationships, service agreements, and maintenance contracts to ensure cost effectiveness.
• Assists with budgeting, expense management, capital expenditures, and financial forecasting.
• Identifies opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, enhance sustainability, and minimize operational risk.
• Communicates regularly with property and corporate leadership regarding facility conditions and priorities.
• Attends meetings, completes required training, and adheres to company policies and safety standards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Provides leadership and direction to Engineering teams, overseeing departmental performance, staffing, budgets, and operational standards.

• Establishing departmental goals, policies, and procedures.
• Assigning, monitoring, and evaluating team performance.
• Recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and training team members.
• Providing coaching, corrective action, and performance management.
• Resolving employee concerns and operational challenges.
• Managing departmental budgets, inventory, and resources.
• Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company standards.
• Identifying and mitigating operational risks.

Requirements and Experience

• Technical or trade school certification, or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in facilities maintenance, engineering, or hotel operations.
• Minimum of two (2) years of multi-property hotel engineering leadership experience.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Certification.