Director of Engineering

The Crescent Hotels Group; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa in Honolulu, HI, seeks a strategic Director of Engineering to lead all hotel engineering, maintenance, facilities, and building operations. You will safeguard the property’s infrastructure, equipment, and assets while delivering safe, efficient, and high‑quality guest experiences.

You will manage an engineering team, oversee HVAC and life-safety systems, develop budgets, lead capital projects, and partner with departments to maximize room availability and guest

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, facilities management, construction management, or related field.
• 5–7 years in engineering facilities leadership in hospitality or similar.
• Experience with life safety systems and certifications preferred.
• Ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance and building operations across the property.
• Oversee HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boilers, and safety systems.
• Manage budgets, labor, inventory, and contracts.
• Develop capital projects and renovations with minimal guest disruption.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, ADA, fire and building codes.
• Partner with Front Office, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, Sales, and Operations.
• Drive energy conservation and continuous improvement.
• Maintain vendor relationships and contracted services quality.
• Serve as a key hotel leadership team member for strategic planning.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Budget management

Preventive maintenance

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Facilities Management

Job description

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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