Director of Engineering

Sage Hospitality Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus position

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

HSAs and FSAs

Life insurance (Basic) and AD&D

Paid time off (vacation, sick, hols)

401(k) with employer matching

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Hotel/Restaurant discounts

Job summary

UNC Charlotte Marriott, managed by Sage Hospitality, is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead the engineering team on campus. You’ll shape maintenance strategies, drive efficiency, and oversee budgets to ensure top-tier facility operations and guest experiences.

The role offers opportunities for growth within a premier Marriott-branded hotel environment, with a focus on safe, reliable, and exceptional service delivery.

Qualifications

• Requires advanced knowledge of building management/engineering.
• Advanced working knowledge of other hotel areas and the ability to integrate information.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and manage emergency programs for hotel operations and maintenance.
• Plan short and long term maintenance and day-to-day engineering activities.
• Recommend department budget and capital expenditures; manage expenses within approved budgets.
• Participate in hotel executive management and lead the engineering team.

Skills

Building management/engineering

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

Education

Post-high-school education

Job description

Exciting Job Opportunity at UNC Charlotte Marriott!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? UNC Charlotte Marriott is thrilled to announce an opening for Director of Engineering — and we want YOU to be part of our dynamic team!

Join the #1 team in the University area and help us grow together on this incredible hospitality journey. At UNC Charlotte Marriott, we’re more than just a hotel — we’re a vibrant community hub, featuring 226 inviting rooms, 24,000 sq ft of versatile meeting space, and our popular

Located conveniently north of downtown Charlotte on the beautiful campus of UNC Charlotte, our hotel is managed by Sage Hospitality and prides itself on award-winning service. Recently recognized as the Hotel of the Year by the NFL NFC for outstanding service and ranked among the top Marriott-branded hotels, our team is passionate, dedicated, and always striving for excellence.

As our Director of Engineering, you’ll be at the forefront of our success — shaping strategies, driving growth, and inspiring a talented team. This is a fantastic opportunity for personal and professional development in a culture that values innovation, support, and community engagement.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a winning, award-winning team
• Play a vital role in our continued growth
• Impact guests’ experiences and community connections
• Enjoy a friendly, inclusive, and energizing work environment
• Grow your career in hospitality with a company that believes in making the ordinary extraordinary

If you’re passionate about hospitality and ready to lead with purpose, we want to hear from you!

Join forces with us and help create memorable moments — because at UNC Charlotte Marriott, you truly #workwhereYOUBELONG.

Make your mark at the quintessential spot in the University City, a true landmark location.

A Rewarding Experience

• Bonused position.
• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Paid time off for vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more

Develop, implement and manage emergency programs for the operation and maintenance of all equipment and physical structures and landscaping in compliance with corporate/franchise standards, local, state and national codes and regulations to protect the asset, guests and employees, to ensure optimum operations, minimize expenses and maximize customer satisfaction. Position is responsible for the short and long term planning and day-to-day operations of the engineering division. Recommends the department's budget and capital expenditures and manages expenses within approved budget constraints. Participates in total hotel management as a member of the hotel Executive Committee.

• Supervise the Human Resources in the division to attract, retain and motivate the staff; hire, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, conduct performance and salary reviews, resolve problems, provide open communication vehicles, discipline and terminate, as appropriate.
• Develop, recommend, implement and manage the department's budget capital expenditure plan, forecasts and objectives consistent with maintaining a first class property and management's expectations.
• Develop, implement and manage a maintenance program and negotiate maintenance contracts for the hotel, the grounds and all of the equipment in compliance with corporate/franchise standards and local, state and national codes and regulations to ensure the safety, convenience and satisfaction of all guests, managers and employees to protect the asset and maintain the property in first class condition.
• Develop, implement and direct all Emergency Programs; ensure all equipment is maintained, conduct inspections and drills, ensure compliance with all codes and regulations, train all employees and maintain accurate records to ensure a safe environment which protects the asset, guests and employees.
• Develop, implement and manage energy conservation programs for the property to minimize expenses.
• Coordinate renovation bidding, define the cost and scope of the project and oversee the general contractor and subcontractors to ensure quality work is performed for minimal cost.

Education/Formal Training

More than two years of post high school education

Experience

Experience required by position is from four to five years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).

Knowledge/Skills

• Requires advanced knowledge of building management/engineering. May require advanced working knowledge of other major areas in the hotel and the skill to integrate and communicate that information.
• Requires advanced knowledge of building management/engineering and housekeeping operations.
• May require considerable working knowledge of other major areas in the hotel and the skill to integrate and communicate that information.
• Must have advanced working knowledge in the following areas
• General plumbing, refrigeration, air conditioning, electrical systems, boilers, bathroom fixtures and tiling,
• painting - prep to finish, basic carpentry, groundskeeping. Requires advanced knowledge of building management/engineering.
• Requires analyzing activities and/or information involving some original data manipulation or interpretation to arrive at logical conclusions.
• Requires management skills.
• Ability to provide information and associated services to hotel management and guests.
• Excellent comprehension and literacy required for procedures, reports, budgets, instructions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to communicate with management and staff.
• Ability check hotel premises.
• Ability to communicate with management and staff.
• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying of weights up to 25 lbs. and occasionally greater, for all hotel equipment and machinery. 50-75% of job function.
• Frequent bending and/or kneeling throughout the day for repairs and maintenance of hotel property, equipment and machinery. 50% of job function.
• Mobility - throughout the hotel, all floors, varying heights and distances. Use of ladders and lifts required at times. Generally 75-80% of job function.
• Continuous standing required in varying degrees throughout the day.
• Climbing stairs up to approximately 210 steps 5% of each day.
• Driving - limited driving on an occasional basis for supplies, equipment, etc. Generally within 20 miles.

Environment

Work inside 95% of week; outside 5% of week. Abnormal temperatures - walk-in freezers - below 32 degrees, 1% of the time.