Director of Engineering & Facilities - Luxury Hotel

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

Job summary

Seaview, A Destination by Hyatt is seeking a Director of Engineering to oversee maintenance, safety, and capital projects for a luxury hotel. You will manage the engineering team, coordinate with vendors, and ensure compliance with building codes while supporting guest service excellence.

The role requires extensive leadership experience in hotel or building operations, plus strong communication and budgeting abilities.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Leadership

English

Communications

Vendor management

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Engineering/Facility Management degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Seaview, A Destination by Hyatt is seeking a Director of Engineering to oversee maintenance, safety, and capital projects for a luxury hotel. You will manage the engineering team, coordinate with vendors, and ensure compliance with building codes while supporting guest service excellence.

The role requires extensive leadership experience in hotel or building operations, plus strong communication and budgeting abilities.