Global Engineering Director, Luxury Hotels

Starwood Hotels; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Starwood Hotels seeks a Corporate Director of Engineering to lead engineering operations and capital planning for its luxury and lifestyle hotel portfolio, including 1 Hotels, Baccarat Hotels, and Treehouse Hotels.

The role partners with property GMs, Directors of Engineering, owners, Finance, Design & Construction, Sustainability, IT, and Security to ensure safe, efficient operations and strategic asset value with disciplined CAPEX execution.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of progressive engineering, facilities, asset management, or technical operations experience with leadership responsibility in luxury hospitality.
• Experience overseeing engineering operations and capital programs across multiple hotels or large 24/7 assets.
• Deep knowledge of central HVAC, electrical distribution, building systems, and life safety in hotels.

Responsibilities

• Lead portfolio-wide engineering framework across operating hotels.
• Partner with General Managers, Directors of Engineering, ownership groups, and corporate functions.
• Oversee annual and multi-year CAPEX planning, major renovations, and infrastructure replacements.
• Ensure safety, reliability, and long-term asset value across properties.

Skills

Leadership

Capital planning

HVAC systems

Building systems

Budget management

Executive communication

Asset management

Project management

Facilities management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Facilities or related field

Significant hospitality engineering leadership experience

Tools

BMS/BAS platforms

ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager

Job description

Starwood Hotels seeks a Corporate Director of Engineering to lead engineering operations and capital planning for its luxury and lifestyle hotel portfolio, including 1 Hotels, Baccarat Hotels, and Treehouse Hotels.

The role partners with property GMs, Directors of Engineering, owners, Finance, Design & Construction, Sustainability, IT, and Security to ensure safe, efficient operations and strategic asset value with disciplined CAPEX execution.