Director of Engineering

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks a Director of Engineering to lead the maintenance department across Hyatt properties. The role reports to the General Manager and requires independent work alongside collaboration with staff and vendors.

The position emphasizes overseeing mechanical systems, safety programs, and capital projects while delivering Hyatt service standards and cost controls.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to interact with people of diverse backgrounds.
• At least 6 years of progressive hotel or building management experience (typically with Hyatt).
• Pre-opening hotel experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and customer service orientation.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Maintain overall operation of the maintenance department and hotel systems.
• Supervise exterior maintenance, parking areas, and common spaces.
• Conduct monthly safety inspections and staff training on safety procedures.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate with corporate maintenance for major projects.
• Review contracts and negotiate revisions with vendors and subcontractors.
• Prepare and submit budget estimates and cost tracking reports.
• Develop and implement quality control programs.
• Ensure compliance with building and safety codes.

Skills

Cultural awareness

Leadership

Communication

Safety training

Education

Engineering/Facility mgmt degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

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"Our leaders have always encouraged us to try new approaches and learn by experimentation. The biggest learning through this was that persistence and calculated risks, pay off."

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. As a member of the properties Executive Committee, the Director of Engineering is a highly visible role with exposure to Senior and Corporate leadership. This position reports to the hotel General Manager.

The Director of Engineering is responsible for maintaining the overall operation of the maintenance department and the appearance and working order of the hotel. The engineer must be able to work independently, as well as, with others. Responsibilities may include maintaining the exterior of the building, parking lot, and common areas, maintaining all equipment in guest rooms, conducting monthly safety inspections and training the staff on safety and emergency procedures, and working with vendors. The Director of Engineering must be willing to respond to emergencies, and work with corporate maintenance on special remodeling projects or capital expenditure needs. This position requires overall maintenance knowledge and trouble shooting ability with skills in painting, HVAC, carpentry, equipment, and tool usage.

Duties include:

Review contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with vendors, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors

Requisition supplies and materials to complete construction projects

Opening Properties: Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems

Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients, representing the owner or developer

Plan, organize, and direct activities concerned with the maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems

Prepare and submit budget estimates and progress and cost tracking reports

Develop and implement quality control programs

Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, and other regulations

Capable of working with building code officials, planning/zoning officials and community design committees when required

Experience in managing utility systems

Prior equipment specifying and purchasing experience preferred

Maintain communications with Corporate Staff

Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
• 6 years or more of progressive hotel or building management experience (typically with Hyatt)
• With opening hotels, previous hotel pre-opening experience preferred
• Service oriented style with professional presentations skills
• At least 6 years experience in a senior role within facility management
• Proven leadership skills
• Engineering/Facility Management degree preferred
• Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and ability to improve the bottom line
• Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

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