Director of Engineering & Capital Projects

Grand Hyatt; Vail (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Annual incentive

Free meals

Free parking on-site

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

PTO 17 days

Job summary

Grand Hyatt Vail is seeking a Director of Engineering & Capital Projects to lead our engineering operations, capital investments, and asset strategy for a premier Hyatt resort. You will join the Executive Leadership Committee and shape long-range plans, budgets, and project delivery to maximize asset value and guest satisfaction.

The role oversees engineering, facilities, and capital projects, partnering with ownership, corporate leaders, architects, and contractors to drive multi-million-dollar

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience overseeing engineering, facilities, or capital projects in large-scale environments.
• Proven track record leading capital projects, renovations, or major initiatives.
• Experience developing and managing operating and capital budgets.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Strong project management, financial analysis, and strategic planning capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve on the Resort Executive Leadership Committee and set asset strategy.
• Lead capital planning, budgeting, and execution of major renovations and projects.
• Oversee engineering, maintenance, utilities, and facility operations across the resort.
• Drive sustainability, energy management, and cost-optimization initiatives.
• Coach and develop a high-performing engineering and facilities team.

Skills

Leadership experience

Capital projects leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder management

Project management

Job description

Director of Engineering & Capital Projects

Salary: $150,000 - $170,000 + Relocation Assistance Available

Lead Engineering Operations, Capital Investments, and Asset Strategy for a Premier Hyatt Resort

At Hyatt, we believe exceptional guest experiences begin behind the scenes. Every memorable stay is supported by innovative leaders who ensure our facilities, infrastructure, and physical assets operate at the highest standard.

Organization - Grand Hyatt Vail

We are seeking a Director of Engineering & Capital Projects to join our Executive Leadership Committee and lead the strategic direction, operational performance, and long-term stewardship of our resort's engineering and facilities portfolio.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this highly visible executive leadership role is responsible for engineering operations, capital project delivery, asset preservation, infrastructure planning, sustainability initiatives, regulatory compliance, and team leadership across the property.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced engineering, facilities, construction, or capital projects leader who wants to influence major business decisions, lead multi-million-dollar investments, and partner directly with ownership groups, corporate leadership, contractors, architects, and consultants.

What You'll Lead

Executive Leadership & Asset Strategy

• Serve as a key member of the Resort Executive Leadership Committee.
• Develop and execute long-range asset preservation and capital investment strategies.
• Partner with ownership groups and Hyatt corporate leaders to maximize asset value and operational performance.
• Lead annual capital planning, forecasting, and budgeting initiatives.
• Provide strategic recommendations regarding infrastructure improvements, equipment replacement, and property enhancements.

Engineering & Facilities Operations

• Oversee all engineering, maintenance, utilities, and facility operations across the resort.
• Ensure reliable operation of HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, life-safety, and energy management systems.
• Direct preventive and predictive maintenance programs that protect guest satisfaction and asset longevity.
• Maintain compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.

Capital Projects & Renovations

• Lead the planning and execution of major renovation, infrastructure, and capital improvement projects.
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, risks, and stakeholder expectations.
• Partner with architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and vendors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee project bidding, contract review, vendor selection, and construction management activities.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to Hyatt quality standards.
• Act as the primary liaison between ownership, hotel leadership, and project teams for capital initiatives.

Financial & Operational Performance

• Develop and manage engineering operating budgets and capital expenditure plans.
• Monitor project spending and financial performance against approved budgets.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and reduce operating costs.
• Evaluate equipment replacement strategies and return-on-investment opportunities.
• Support sustainability and energy management initiatives that improve performance and reduce expenses.

Team Leadership & Development

• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing engineering and facilities team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and operational excellence.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and career development opportunities for team members.
• Lead emergency preparedness, risk management, and safety compliance programs.
• Develop future leaders within the engineering organization.

Stakeholder & Ownership Relations

• Communicate facility performance, project status, and capital recommendations to ownership and corporate stakeholders.
• Collaborate with regulatory agencies, building officials, and planning departments as required.
• Build strong partnerships across operations, finance, rooms, food and beverage, and other departments.
• Serve as a trusted advisor regarding the property's long-term infrastructure and capital investment needs.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience overseeing engineering, facilities, construction, or property operations within hospitality, healthcare, higher education, commercial real estate, manufacturing, or other large-scale environments.
• Proven experience leading capital projects, renovations, infrastructure upgrades, or major facility improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and life-safety systems.
• Experience developing and managing operating and capital budgets.
• Demonstrated success leading teams and managing multiple stakeholders.
• Strong project management, financial analysis, and strategic planning capabilities.
• Knowledge of applicable building codes, safety regulations, and compliance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hotel, resort, or hospitality engineering leadership experience.
• Experience managing multi-million-dollar capital improvement programs.
• Background in energy management and sustainability initiatives.
• Construction management, owner's representative, or renovation leadership experience.
• Professional certifications, licenses, or technical credentials.
• Experience supporting luxury, upscale, or destination resort properties.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Executive Visibility

Work directly with the Managing Director, ownership groups, and Hyatt corporate leadership on strategic business and asset decisions.

Lead Major Capital Investments

Drive high-impact renovation and infrastructure projects that shape the future of the resort.

Strategic Influence

Play a critical role in long-term planning, asset preservation, sustainability initiatives, and operational excellence.

Career Growth with Hyatt

Join one of the world's leading hospitality companies with opportunities for advancement across Hyatt's global portfolio.

Competitive Compensation

• Salary Range: $150,000 - $170,000
• Relocation Assistance Available
• Annual incentive opportunity

Why Work at Hyatt

• Enjoy free meals in our colleague cafeteria for every shift worked
• Free parking on-site
• 1 hours of sick pay earned for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours/year
• Discounted & Complimentary hotel room nights
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Basic Life Insurance
• PTO earned based on hours worked, up to 17 days within your first year
• Opportunities to work around the world with Hyatt Hotels and Resorts

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

This application window is anticipated to be open at a maximum of 30 days from July 28th to August 27th or until a candidate is selected. Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received.