Hospitality Engineering Director — Lead Multi-Property Teams

Coury Hospitality; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Coury Hospitality’s Grapevine, TX corporate engineering director role leads a portfolio of hotels, setting engineering standards, overseeing preventive maintenance, and partnering with operations, finance, and ownership to protect assets and guest experiences.

The role requires travel, hands-on leadership, and development of capital plans while ensuring safety codes, brand standards, and efficient operations across properties.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of progressive engineering or facilities management experience, preferably in hospitality.
• Experience in multi-property, regional, or corporate engineering leadership strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems, elevators, and life safety systems.
• Experience developing and managing preventive maintenance programs, capital plans, budgets, and vendor relationships.
• Familiarity with Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, or other major hotel brand standards preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate property conditions, identify deferred maintenance, and recommend cost-effective solutions.
• Strong understanding of building codes, safety regulations, asset preservation, and operational risk management.
• Proven ability to provide technical guidance, coach engineering leaders, and influence performance across multiple locations.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical leadership and operational support across a diverse portfolio of hotels.
• Establishing consistent engineering standards, preventive maintenance programs, and operating procedures.
• Visiting properties, evaluating building systems, identifying opportunities for improvement, and partnering with teams to develop practical solutions.
• Serving as a technical resource for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems, elevators, life safety, and other critical building systems.
• Developing annual and multiyear capital plans that balance operational needs, brand requirements, deferred maintenance, equipment replacement, and long-term asset preservation.
• Working alongside property and regional leadership to identify capital priorities, develop project scopes, and support sound investment decisions.
• Finding innovative ways to improve operational efficiency, reduce maintenance expenses, conserve energy, and extend the life of building systems.
• Evaluating vendors, service contracts, and purchasing opportunities to maximize value and improve reliability.
• Supporting engineering needs during hotel openings, transitions, renovations, and other major property initiatives.
• Traveling throughout the portfolio to provide hands-on guidance, assess property needs, and help engineering teams succeed.

Skills

Technical leadership

Facilities management

Hospitality operations understanding

Leadership and coaching

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Facilities Management

Job description

Coury Hospitality’s Grapevine, TX corporate engineering director role leads a portfolio of hotels, setting engineering standards, overseeing preventive maintenance, and partnering with operations, finance, and ownership to protect assets and guest experiences.

The role requires travel, hands-on leadership, and development of capital plans while ensuring safety codes, brand standards, and efficient operations across properties.