Director of Engineering

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt seeks a Director of Engineering in Houston to lead maintenance for the hotel, ensuring high standards of operation and safety. The role reports to the General Manager and interfaces with corporate leadership on capital projects.

The candidate will supervise maintenance staff, manage vendor contracts, and drive cost control while maintaining guest room and public area facilities. Strong leadership, English communication, and proficiency in MS Word/Excel are essential.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in progressive hotel or building management, typically with Hyatt
• Senior role experience in facility management
• Proven leadership and customer service orientation
• English communication skills; proficient with MS Word/Excel

Responsibilities

• Review contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to commercial agreements with vendors, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors
• Requisition supplies and materials to complete construction projects
• Coordinate with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve issues
• Interpret plans and contract terms for staff and clients
• Plan, organize, and direct maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems
• Prepare and submit budgets and cost tracking reports
• Develop and implement quality control programs
• Inspect projects for compliance with building and safety codes
• Collaborate with code officials, planning/zoning, and community design committees as required
• Manage utility systems experience
• Oversee equipment purchasing
• Maintain communications with Corporate staff
• Coach staff to reflect Hyatt service standards

Skills

Leadership

Facilities Management

Vendor management

Budgeting

Safety compliance

Contract negotiation

Communication

English proficiency

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Engineering/Facility Management degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Summary

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.

• 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

Our Values: Empathy | Integrity | Respect | Inclusion | Experimentation | Wellbeing

Hyatt is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.