Director of Engineering/Facilities

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Galloway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is seeking a Director of Engineering for Seaview, A Destination by Hyatt. The role focuses on maintaining hotel operations, leading maintenance staff, and coordinating safety programs in a luxury property context.

The position requires strong leadership, experience in facility management, and the ability to work with corporate teams on capital projects. The incumbent will report to the General Manager and supervise engineering staff across all hotel facilities.

Qualifications

• Requires strong leadership in hotel or building management.
• Experience with facilities management and safety procedures.
• Proficiency in English and professional presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts and negotiate revisions with vendors and contractors.
• Plan and direct maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems.
• Prepare budget estimates and cost tracking reports.
• Ensure compliance with building and safety codes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

English proficiency

Customer service

Team coordination

Education

Engineering/Facility Management degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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"Hyatt is a place of learning – similar to a university. The company offers so many ways for me to learn and grow, both professionally and personally."

The salary range for this position is $110,000 - $120,000. This is the pay range for this position that Seaview reasonably expects to pay. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on a number of factors, such as experience and education.

Seaview, A Destination by Hyatt is comprised of 296 luxury accommodations including 280 guest rooms and 16 suites with approximately 34,500 square feet of versatile indoor meeting space, lobby level 3-meal restaurant and bar, marketplace, large outdoor event terrace and both indoor and outdoor pools.

Hyatt is a place where high expectations aren't just met-they're exceeded. It's a place of outstanding rewards, where talent opens doors to exciting challenges in the hospitality industry. It's a place where career opportunities are as unlimited as your imagination. Discover your place to shine in our warm, respectful, and inclusive culture.

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 Seaview’s Leadership 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 leadership in hotel or building management experience
• 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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