Director of Engineering

Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa in Honolulu, HI is seeking a seasoned engineering leader to oversee all hotel engineering, maintenance, facilities, and building operations. You will ensure safety, efficiency, and asset reliability across the property.

You will lead a diverse team, manage budgets, capital projects, and vendor contracts while maintaining life-safety systems and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with departments to deliver exceptional guest experiences and drive energy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Hospitality Management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of five to seven years of progressive engineering or facilities management leadership experience in a full-service hotel or similar property.
• Experience managing hotel engineering operations, preventive maintenance, capital projects, and life safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead preventive maintenance, repairs, inspections, engineering operations, and emergency response.
• Manage and develop the engineering team through recruiting, training, coaching, performance management, and succession planning.
• Oversee HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boilers, chillers, elevators, generators, kitchen and laundry equipment, pools, fire protection, and building systems.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, labor, inventory, vendor contracts, utilities, and capital expenditures.
• Lead capital improvement, renovation, and construction projects while minimizing operational and guest disruption.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, ADA, fire and building codes, environmental regulations, life safety requirements, brand standards, and company policies.
• Partner with Front Office, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, Sales, and Operations to maximize room availability, support events, and maintain exceptional guest experiences.
• Drive energy conservation, sustainability, cost-control, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain strong vendor relationships and ensure contracted services meet quality, safety, and financial standards.
• Serve as a key member of the hotel leadership team, contributing to strategic planning, forecasting, risk management, and overall operational performance.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Facilities management

HVAC knowledge

Life safety systems

Regulatory compliance

Energy management

Vendor contracts

Building automation

EPA refrigerant

CPO certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $125,000 USD to $150,000 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Uniquely located in the heart of Honolulu, guests have the convenience of the city outside their front door yet are surrounded by the beauty of the island through stunning ocean views. At Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa, we invite you to embrace adventure and embark on a journey beyond the ordinary.

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals deeply connected to, and proud of, the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our associates are the shining stars of what we do!

We understand what it takes to be part of something great. We encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we celebrate you, and we cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it’s our health & wellness programs, best‑in‑class learning and development, or our travel discounts that “feed your inner explorer,” we work hard to create and deliver on what you need. Join us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Provide strategic leadership and oversight of all hotel engineering, maintenance, facilities, grounds, and building operations. Ensure the property’s infrastructure, equipment, and physical assets are maintained safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead preventive maintenance, repairs, inspections, engineering operations, and emergency response across the property.
• Manage and develop the engineering team through recruiting, training, coaching, performance management, and succession planning.
• Oversee HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boilers, chillers, elevators, generators, kitchen and laundry equipment, pools, fire protection, and building systems.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, labor, inventory, vendor contracts, utilities, and capital expenditures.
• Lead capital improvement, renovation, and construction projects while minimizing operational and guest disruption.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, ADA, fire and building codes, environmental regulations, life safety requirements, brand standards, and company policies.
• Partner with Front Office, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, Sales, and Operations to maximize room availability, support events, and maintain exceptional guest experiences.
• Drive energy conservation, sustainability, cost‑control, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain strong vendor relationships and ensure contracted services meet quality, safety, and financial standards.
• Serve as a key member of the hotel leadership team, contributing to strategic planning, forecasting, risk management, and overall operational performance.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Hospitality Management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of five to seven years of progressive engineering or facilities management leadership experience, including senior management responsibility within a full-service hotel, resort, convention hotel, healthcare facility, or comparable commercial property.
• Previous experience managing hotel engineering operations, preventive maintenance programs, capital projects, and life safety systems required.
• Demonstrated experience managing departmental budgets, labor planning, vendor contracts, energy management, regulatory compliance, and associate development.
• Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, life safety systems, building automation systems, and commercial maintenance practices.
• Universal EPA Refrigerant Certification, Certified Pool Operator (CPO), or other applicable technical certifications preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, overnight shifts, and emergency call coverage as business demands require.

Join Us

If you’re highly organized, hospitality-minded, and thrive on keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, this is your opportunity to shine with the Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa.

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