Director of Engineering

White Lodging

Louisville (KY)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO with rollover

Parental Leave

Wellness Tools

Referral Bonuses

401(k) Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Hotel Discounts

Leadership Development

Job summary

White Lodging is seeking a Director of Engineering to act as the Strategic Business Leader for the hotel’s Engineering department in Louisville. You will drive long-term engineering strategies, lead a high-performing team, and ensure safety, quality, and financial performance across all engineering functions.

The role requires strong budgeting skills, expertise with boilers/chillers, and the ability to collaborate with multiple departments to align operations with brand standards and regulatory

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or extensive practical work in facilities management.
5+ years of hospitality facilities management experience.
Previous Chief Engineer or Director of Engineering at a large full-service property.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement long-term engineering strategies aligned with White Lodging and property objectives.
Recruit, hire, train, and mentor a high-performing engineering team.
Ensure technical excellence, safety compliance, and quality standards across all engineering functions.
Oversee planning, execution, and completion of engineering projects on time and within budget.
Manage department budgets, labor, equipment, and resources effectively.
Direct preventive maintenance programs to protect the asset and enhance reliability.
Collaborate with Housekeeping, Front Desk, F&B, Sales, and other departments to ensure operational alignment.
Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and brand standards.
Provide hands-on leadership, troubleshooting, and technical guidance when needed.
Drive continuous improvement in energy management, sustainability, and life-safety systems.

Skills

Certified Pool Operator

HVAC/R Certification

Leadership experience

Computer literacy

Blueprint reading

Budgeting & cost control

Bilingual

Boilers & chillers

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Facilities Management/Engineering/Business

5+ years Hospitality Facilities Management

Tools

BMS software

AutoCAD

Project management software

Job description

SUMMARY - DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING

Functions as the Strategic Business Leader of the hotel’s Engineering department. Position has overall responsibility for building, plant maintenance and protection, grounds landscaping and maintenance, guest and associate satisfaction, as well as the financial performance of the department. Position oversees the development and implementation of departmental strategies and ensures implementation of the brand service strategy and brand initiatives. The position ensures engineering operations meets the brand’s target, customer needs, ensures associate satisfaction and maximizes the financial performance of the department. As an executive committee member, develops and implements hotel-wide strategies that deliver products and services to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the brand’s target customer and property associates. Ensures long term asset protection and effectively manages capital expenditures to maximize the return on investment to the owner and White Lodging.

Description

SUMMARY - DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING

What You’ll Do

Develop and implement long-term engineering strategies aligned with White Lodging and property objectives.
Recruit, hire, train, and mentor a high-performing engineering team.
Ensure technical excellence, safety compliance, and quality standards across all engineering functions.
Oversee planning, execution, and completion of engineering projects on time and within budget.
Manage department budgets, labor, equipment, and resources effectively.
Direct preventive maintenance programs to protect the asset and enhance reliability.
Collaborate with Housekeeping, Front Desk, F&B, Sales, and other departments to ensure operational alignment.
Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and brand standards.
Provide hands-on leadership, troubleshooting, and technical guidance when needed.
Drive continuous improvement in energy management, sustainability, and life-safety systems.

What You’ll Bring

Skills:

Certified Pool Operator or able to be certified within six months
Licenses or certifications in specific trade a plus (HVACR, EPA)
Demonstrated leadership and management skills in the highest level
Proficient in the use of computers, including: word processing software, spreadsheets, email systems, property management systems, and project management systems
Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and project documents
Familiarity with union labor issues where applicable
Knowledge of: budgeting and cost control, building and maintenance automation, fire and life safety systems, capital planning and administration, contract processes and standards, vendor relationship
Bilingual
Experience with boilers and chillers

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction or Business, or extensive practical work experience in facilitites management.
At least 5 years of experience in Hospitality Facilities Management
Has previous positions of Chief Engineer or Director of Engineering in large full service property
Experience in leading facilities, construction and renovation projects

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