Executive Director, Engineering & Capital Projects

Hyatt Taleo; Vail (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals for colleagues

Free on-site parking

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Grand Hyatt Vail is seeking a Director of Engineering & Capital Projects to lead the resort's engineering, capital investments, and asset strategy. This executive role reports to the Managing Director and shapes long‑term infrastructure and capital plans to maximize asset value and guest satisfaction.

The position requires strong leadership across operations, renovations, and sustainability initiatives, with responsibility for budgets, safety, regulatory compliance, and cross‑functional

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience overseeing engineering, facilities, construction, or property operations.
• Proven experience leading capital projects, renovations, or major facility improvements.
• Strong knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life-safety).
• Experience developing and managing operating and capital budgets.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders and teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve on the Resort Executive Leadership Committee and lead long-range asset preservation and capital investment strategies.
• Oversee engineering, maintenance, utilities, and facility operations across the resort.
• Direct project bidding, vendor selection, and construction management for capital improvements.
• Develop operating budgets and monitor capital expenditure to ensure performance against plans.
• Collaborate with ownership, corporate leadership, architects, engineers, and contractors.

Skills

Leadership

Capital Projects

Project Management

Budgeting

Facilities Operations

Job description

Grand Hyatt Vail is seeking a Director of Engineering & Capital Projects to lead the resort's engineering, capital investments, and asset strategy. This executive role reports to the Managing Director and shapes long‑term infrastructure and capital plans to maximize asset value and guest satisfaction.

The position requires strong leadership across operations, renovations, and sustainability initiatives, with responsibility for budgets, safety, regulatory compliance, and cross‑functional