Engineering Director: Hospitality Operations Leader

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation invites a Director of Engineering to oversee maintenance operations, safety programs, and capital projects for the Park Hyatt Washington property. You will lead a diverse team, manage budgets, and collaborate with corporate leaders to ensure top-tier service and environmental standards.

The role requires extensive hotel or building management experience, strong leadership, and expertise in HVAC, carpentry, and preventive maintenance.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive hotel or building management experience (typically Hyatt)
• Experience in negotiating contracts with vendors and consultants
• Strong leadership with the ability to coach staff and drive safety programs
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel for planning, budgets, and reports

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
• 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
• Maintain communications with Corporate Staff and Hyatt leadership
• Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Contract Negotiation

Vendor Management

HVAC

Painting

Carpentry

Safety Procedures

Emergency Response

Education

Engineering/Facility Management degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Hyatt Hotels Corporation invites a Director of Engineering to oversee maintenance operations, safety programs, and capital projects for the Park Hyatt Washington property. You will lead a diverse team, manage budgets, and collaborate with corporate leaders to ensure top-tier service and environmental standards.

The role requires extensive hotel or building management experience, strong leadership, and expertise in HVAC, carpentry, and preventive maintenance.