Director of Engineering – Luxury Hotel Ops

Hyatt Taleo; United States; On-site; USD 106,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k)

Paid Family Bonding Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Discounted room nights

Relocation opportunities

Job summary

Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle’s Southport seeks a Director of Engineering to lead the maintenance department, ensure safe operations, and support capital projects. You will supervise a skilled team, coordinate with corporate and hotel leadership, and oversee building systems with a focus on reliability and guest comfort.

The role demands strong technical expertise, strategic planning, and the ability to respond to emergencies while driving cost-effective improvements.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to manage diverse facilities teams.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• English communication at a professional level.
• Experience in hotel or building management is preferred.
• Must be proficient with Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts and negotiate revisions with vendors, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Direct maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems and plan budgets.
• Coordinate with supervisory personnel, owners, and design professionals on projects.
• Ensure compliance with building and safety codes through inspections.
• Lead safety training and emergency response planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety

Budgeting

Troubleshooting

Education

Engineering/Facility Management degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle’s Southport seeks a Director of Engineering to lead the maintenance department, ensure safe operations, and support capital projects. You will supervise a skilled team, coordinate with corporate and hotel leadership, and oversee building systems with a focus on reliability and guest comfort.

The role demands strong technical expertise, strategic planning, and the ability to respond to emergencies while driving cost-effective improvements.