Director of Engineering

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation and sick leave

401(k)

Relocation opportunities

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle’s Southport seeks a Director of Engineering to lead the maintenance department, ensuring hotel operations, safety, and equipment reliability. The role requires independent work and collaboration with colleagues, vendors, and corporate teams.

You will manage building systems, safety protocols, and capital projects while guiding staff to Hyatt service standards. The position emphasizes strong leadership, problem-solving, and cost-control, with salary

Qualifications

• 6 years or more of progressive hotel or building management experience
• Experience in opening hotels or pre-opening preferred
• Strong English communication skills
• Proficient in Word and Excel

Responsibilities

• Maintain the exterior of the building, parking lot, and common areas
• Maintain all equipment in guest rooms and perform monthly safety inspections
• Train staff on safety and emergency procedures
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate with corporate maintenance on projects
• Plan, organize, and direct maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems
• Prepare and submit budget estimates and cost tracking reports
• Develop and implement quality control programs
• Inspect projects for compliance with building and safety codes

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Entrepreneurial spirit

Education

Engineering/Facility Management degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle's Southport

Engineering/Facility Maintenance

Director

Full-time

106,300.00 Yearly US Dollar (USD) pay basis

Summary

Located on the shores of Lake Washington, Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle’s Southport, a recent AAA Four Diamond and Best of Housekeeping award winner, perfectly combines the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest with modern amenities. Enjoy close proximity access to Sea-Tac International Airport, downtown Seattle and Bellevue, Mount Rainier National Park, Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, and more. Explore the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, then return to your comfortable room in Renton.

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.

Job Overview

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

Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether it’s career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

Wage Information

The salary range for this position is $106,300 to $177,200. The starting salary for this position will be between $106,300-$141,750. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on a number of factors, including experience, qualifications and education.

This is not your typical career opportunity. This is the Hyatt Touch.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, 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

As a colleague, we have you covered with awesome benefits and perks! Some of those include:

• Free Uniforms and Cleaning of your Uniform


• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance after 30 days of employment


• Paid Vacation, sick leave and up to 2 floating holidays


• 401(k)


• Paid Family Bonding Time


• Adoption Assistance


• Tuition and Wellness Reimbursement


• Free Parking


• Discounted room nights andFriends and Family discounts at any participating Hyatt location starting on your first day of employment


• Up to 12 complimentary rooms at any participating Hyatt location after 30 days of service

Unlimited growth potential with Hyatt. Ability to relocate for advancement opportunities in the future.

All 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.

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