Engineering Director — Property Ops & Budget (Relocation)

Hyatt Indian Wells; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt Regency Panama City is seeking an Engineering Operations Manager to lead engineering operations and budget management for the property, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems.

The role is exempt and salaried, with driving requirements and relocation assistance available. You will oversee service contracts, ensure compliance with SOPs/LSOPs, and guide the engineering leadership team to optimize controllable expenses and asset longevity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 6 years in engineering/maintenance or related field, or equivalent technical training.
• 2-year degree in Building/Construction, Engineering, Mechanics or related major with 4 years experience in engineering/maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Manage Engineering Operations and Budgets to meet/exceed targets.
• Collaborate with property and regional leadership to monitor performance against budget.
• Oversee the physical plant: HVAC, electrical, plumbing, water treatment and life safety systems.
• Administer service contracts to support property needs.
• Ensure building life safety systems and alarm procedures are current and understood.
• Control controllable expenses (wages, utilities, supplies, vendors) and drive cost efficiencies.
• Develop and align engineering strategy with brand/business goals.
• Lead long-term preventative maintenance and 10-year asset protection planning.
• Review financial reports to measure budget performance and identify improvements.
• Communicate departmental goals clearly to the team.

Skills

HVAC-R

Electrical

Plumbing

Education

High school diploma or GED; 6 years engineering/maintenance experience

2-year degree in Building/Construction, Engineering or Mechanics; 4 years experience

Job description

Hyatt Regency Panama City is seeking an Engineering Operations Manager to lead engineering operations and budget management for the property, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems.

The role is exempt and salaried, with driving requirements and relocation assistance available. You will oversee service contracts, ensure compliance with SOPs/LSOPs, and guide the engineering leadership team to optimize controllable expenses and asset longevity.