Director of Engineering - Luxury Hotel & Historic Property

BENCHMARK; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, part of the Pyramid Global Hospitality portfolio, invites a Director of Engineering to lead the engineering team across a historic, AAA Four-Diamond property in Riverside, CA. With 238 guest rooms and 160,000 sq ft of event space, the role delivers exceptional service while preserving the property's legacy.

You will manage life safety systems, building automation, and large-scale capital projects, partnering with departments to ensure luxury standards and operational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 7–10 years of progressive engineering or facilities management experience.
• 3–5 years in a leadership role within a luxury hotel, resort, or historic property.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and life safety systems.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance software and CMMS; ability to read blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations of the Engineering Department.
• Develop preventive maintenance program for guest rooms, public spaces, restaurants, spa facilities, meeting spaces, and back-of-house operations.
• Preserve historic character while meeting luxury standards.
• Oversee capital improvements and renovations with minimal disruption to operations.
• Negotiate service agreements with vendors and manage budgets.
• Lead emergency response and collaborate with other departments to ensure guest satisfaction.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

HVAC systems

Life safety

Project management

Budgeting

CMMS

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Equivalent hospitality engineering experience

Tools

CMMS software

BAS

Job description

The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, part of the Pyramid Global Hospitality portfolio, invites a Director of Engineering to lead the engineering team across a historic, AAA Four-Diamond property in Riverside, CA. With 238 guest rooms and 160,000 sq ft of event space, the role delivers exceptional service while preserving the property's legacy.

You will manage life safety systems, building automation, and large-scale capital projects, partnering with departments to ensure luxury standards and operational